Russell Everett Fisher

I knew Mr. Fisher in 1965, as a student in his 8th grade Science class at Robert E. Lee Junior High School in Roanoke, Virginia. It was fascinating, to be in his class. He would read from "My Ninety Acres" by Louis Bromfield, we watched honeybees in an observational hive, we observed canaries raising their young in a classroom aviary, we saw eggs in an aquarium develop into tadpoles, then adult frogs...I remember the answer to his question, "What is the richest source of B vitamins? Cow...

Nancy and I met Russell back in the late 70's when he had the spring beekeeping classes at Breckenridge Middle School. We always loved him and enjoyed his company. He is one of the people I have met over the years that was a major influence. I always admired his pleasent, positive attitude. He was always inclusive with people. There was always room and time for everyone. Anyone's opinion was included. He taught us how to keep bees and was a shining example of how to be a person in the...

Mrs. Fisher,
I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Fisher. He was a kind man and I always enjoyed the stories he told back when I was a kid, while you were my babysitter. Love and prayers are with you and your family.

I'm sorry that I will not be able to get to the funeral home to see all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your friend and neighbor.

Frances and family,

We are unable to attend the funeral.
Our thoughts and prayers are with
all of you.

We are sorry we cannot be with you at this time, although we are with you in thought and prayer. All of us have fond memories of many happy times together with Russell and all of you. Love, Willard and Jane; JoEtta, Krista, Jim and Mary Beth

Danny,Everett and Jill,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father.You have so many happy memories to comfort you.

I am sorry to hear about Russell's passing. I never met him, but my father would mention him on occasion years ago. I know he will be missed by many.

I met Mr. Fisher when he was a patient in Friendship Manor. He was a find gentleman and I enjoyed the stories he told me from the past.