~ IN MEMORY ~
WWII veteran, PNA/WAL Capt. Patrick ‘Pat’ Fisher
March 13, 1925 ~ November 14, 2013
Word has been received with news of the passing
of PNA/WA retired pilot Captain Patrick James Fisher, age 88. Captain
Fisher hired on with Pacific Northern Airlines 05-01-1953 and retired with
Western Airlines in 1985, based SEA. Captain Fisher is survived by his wife
Helen. They had most recently resided in Kent WA but perhaps the best contact
for the family would be c/o son Daniel at Dan.j.jfisher48@gmail.com as is noted in
Captain Fisher’s obituary.
To view/sign the online guestbook please visit http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx?n=patrick-james-fisher&pid=168176785
As was Captain Fisher’s request, there will be no services.
Thank you,~ Carol
Patrick James Fisher, 1925-2013
Born in Buxton, OR to Frank and Margaret Fisher. Graduated from Battle
Ground High School in 1943. He served in the Navy in WWII aboard the USS Fred T.
Berry as Radarman. Upon discharge he continued in Radio at Multnomah college and
started Flight Training.
In 1946 he married Helen Fox, sharing a long and loving marriage for 67
years.
In 1950 he moved his family to Anchorage, AK where he was a Radio Engineer
at station KFQD and continued Flight Training. Soon he was flying the greater
Alaska Bush in a single engine and float planes. Later became a Flight
Instructor at Merrill Field. After twin engine training he became a Commercial
Pilot with Pacific Northern Airlines, eventually merging with Western/Delta. He
retired as Captain after 32 years. He felt honored to have flown the last
Lockheed "Connie" commercial flight in the U.S.
At retirement, he and his sons started a refrigerated trucking company in
five states. After 6 years he gave up his rights as the onset of
deregulation.
Pat was an avid reader and enjoyed being home with his family. Soaring
became his hobby. We remember his humor came easily - his boldness helped him to
meet his life's goals.
He is survived by his wife Helen; brother Michael Fisher of Brush Prairie,
sister Patricia Powers of Kelso, WA; four sons, Michael (Gretchen) of Tacoma WA,
Daniel (Terry) of Auburn, WA, Lawrence of Kent, WA, Stephen (Joy) of Sumner, WA;
7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
The family is grateful to the kind staff at Hallmark Manor.
At Pat's request there will be no services. Remembrances may be made to
Children's Hospital or cancer research; or a charity of your choice.
. Published in The Seattle Times on Nov. 24, 2013
Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2013 5:56
PM
Subject: Passing of PNA/WAL Captain Pat Fisher
It
is with regrets that I pass along the passing of PNA/WAL Captain Pat
Fisher.
Dick
Born March 13, 1925 Died 11/14/2013
At Pat's request there will be no services. Remembrances may be made to Children's Hospital or cancer research; or a charity of your choice. Dan.i.fisher48@@gmail.com
Dick
Born March 13, 1925 Died 11/14/2013
At Pat's request there will be no services. Remembrances may be made to Children's Hospital or cancer research; or a charity of your choice. Dan.i.fisher48@@gmail.com
