Ian David Fisher of Victoria, BC passed away December 14th, 2016. Born in Kaslo, BC on November 8, 1927, he was pre-deceased by his parents Douglas and Margaret (nee Fraser) Fisher; his elder sister Norah Stevens; and by his first wife Norma McLeod (nee Burnett) Fisher.
A retired Superintendent, Ian served 35 years with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Joining the Force in 1947, he was part of the Musical Ride tour of Canada and the USA in 1948, and the RCMP Coronation Contingent to Britain in 1953. He was also a 60-year Gizeh Shrine member and a member of the Order of St. John. After retirement from the RCMP, Ian served as ministerial assistant to three BC Provincial Government Ministers. The son of settlers in Crawford Bay, BC, his favourite memories were of summers at the family cabin on Kootenay Lake near Nelson, BC.
Ian is survived by his wife Dorothy (nee Ryan) who he married in Vancouver in 1957; sister, Sheila Orr; children, Margaret (David) Shorter, David (Debra) Fisher, Douglas (Carmen Roth) Fisher, Elizabeth Campbell, Ian (Joan) Fisher, and Jillian (Donna Bouzan) Karleen; fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Celebration of Ian’s life will be held in the SEQUOIA CENTRE at McCALL GARDENS, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC, on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 2:00 PM.
Special thanks to the staff of Saanich Peninsula Hospital.
Donations in Ian’s name may be made to the United Way Greater Victoria.
Condolences may be offered below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Peggy Godson
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The Heppells Jill. We’re sorry to hear about your Dad. Thinking about you and your family.
Rob, Cindy, Haleigh and Noah Heppell
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Michele & Jeff Nancy & family
While we never met your grandfather, we know that you loved him dearly & miss him daily.
Love to all of you during this difficult time.
Xo
Jeff & Michele
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Darrell and Jenan Doug, our thoughts are with you and your family.
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Keyo Tremblay Dearest Doddie and all the Fisher family,
Our most heartfelt condolences to you and yours. Ian was a beautiful loving soul and will always be remembered by me for that cute little smile and gentle wink. His family lives on with all the beautiful memories that were created in his lifetime with all of you. Blessings Be ❤❤❤
Love Always Keyo
I am ery sorry to hear of your father/grandfather’s death. You have such fond memories. Let those memories carry you through your sorrow. Peace to his soul. Peggy Godson