Dennis Karl Fish

Dennis was a great guy. To know him was to love him. I was always glad to see him come in to visit at ArtsWest. We weren't ready to say goodbye to him, but he was wanted elsewhere. We will miss everything he brought to all of us.

I had Mr. Fish for biology my sofhomore year. I was a very shy guy and seemed to be on the fringe of trouble. One day Mr. Fish said he wanted to see me after school in the cafeteria. I wondered what I had done wrong. I met Mr. Fish and he gave me a piece of paper and said read this. We were near the stage in the cafeteria, and I did so. He went half way back and said read it again and I did. He went all the way to the back and said read it again, and I did. He took the paper back and I...

Mr. Fish, As so many have said you hear his name and just smile! Enough said!

Mr. Fish was a gifted teacher who encouraged his students to ask questions and seek answers. Lake Stevens High School was a better place because of his influence. At our recent class of 75 reunion, his name was mentioned with more frequency than any other teacher.

How can one think about Mr. Fish and not smile? He was a great and caring Senior Advisor. When I hear Barbara Streisand sing, I can't help but think of Mr. Fish. (He played her records in his office while we studied Biology). All of the "Ologies" he worked so hard to get us to memorize "Ichthyology always comes to my mind!!!" And while some may argue who the father of Biology is, Aristotle or Charles Darwin....In the minds of many of the Class of '75, it was Mr. Fish. Till we see you again my...

I first meet Mr. Fish in 1979 when I signed up for his Biology class, having just moved to Lake Stevens. I loved biology and loved his class. Dennis mentored me through high school and continued to support me in college where I graduated with a science degree and a teaching certificate. My first year teaching was his year to retire. Dennis and I remained close over the years. I miss him very, very much.

I taught next door to Dennis for eight years at Lake Stevens High School. He was a thoughtful colleague who always had his student's best interests at heart.

I loved Mr. Fish and his biology class. Yes, he did make sure we knew who the father of biology was. He was a wonderfully engaging teacher who made everything seem interesting. I hope I am half the teacher.
Kate Davis class of 1971

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.