FISHER, Delbert John

November 7, 1931 – May 30, 2013

 

Delbert Fisher passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30 after a courageous battle with cancer. Del is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Joyce, and loving children Glenda (Gerry) Kemp, Debbie (Peter) Leary, Rene (Jann) Fisher, and Colleen (Kevin) Buye, as well as his beloved grandchildren Scott (Rachel) Wenger, Paul (Amy) Wenger, Jill (Kelsey) Plett, Chad Fisher, Cooper (Janelle) Leary, Brooks Leary, Allisha Fisher, Brandon Buye, and Keegan Buye, and great-grandchildren Samuel, Isaiah, and Selah.  He is further survived by his sister Carol Munro, brother Maurice (Norma) Fisher, numerous extended family members. Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on November 7, 1931. He was the owner of Del Fisher Insurance and Coldwell Insurance. He fought his battle with cancer positively, maintaining his quick wit and keen sense of humour.  The family would like to thank Strathmore Home Care for their wonderful service, and the staff at Sarcee Hospice for their help at this most difficult time.  A Celebration of Del’s Life will be held at in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home, (1605 100 Street SE, Calgary) on Friday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre ( 1331 – 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2)  or Strathmore Hospital Home Care Program, (200 Brent Blvd., Strathmore, AB t1P 1J9) would be greatly appreciated. To express condolences please visit www.mountainviewmemorial.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home, Reception Centre & Crematorium, 1605 – 100 Street SE (GPS: 242013 – 100 Street SE), Calgary, AB (403) 272- 5555.