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Gene Fisher Obituary
Gene "Jeff" Fisher, 54 of Phoenix, AZ passed away on Friday, March 5, 2010. Jeff was born on May 21, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama. He moved to Arizona in 1984 and worked at Luke Air Force base as a Judge Advocate General for four years and then continued in the Active Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel until 2004. He worked as an attorney for the Maricopa County Public Defender's office from 1988-2008. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Linda, son Kevin, step-son Keith (Sierra), granddaughter, Lena, sister Evelyn Pillinger (Terry), and a nephew, Trent Pillinger. He was a loyal and kind husband, father, brother, and friend. Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ. Interment of Jeff's cremated remains will talk place at a later date at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Tempe Mortuary.
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for Gene Fisher
March 16, 2010
May the great keeper, keep you in his loving arms for comfort and keep all those fond memories with you always, Your family is in my prayers, Jeff worked with our office for a short time here on the Gila River Indian Community, some of his clients that didn't know him would always say"He's that tall skinny, baldheaded white guy!" I knew they meant Jeff, I used tp call him "Kul-je" (which meant old man) he used to laugh. so every time he went to court he would say this "Kul-je" is going to court. He's a good man!! My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless! Carol J Antone, Gila River Indian Community, Sacaton, Arizona
Tim Roesler
March 13, 2010
Condolences from me and from our many ATO brothers. This sad news is just now making its way electronically around the country to many of the guys that Jeff knew at the ATO house in Lincoln. A memory that will always stick with me was Jeff smiling and constantly singing "Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone!" He would be half laughing as he sang it, and we'd give him grief and he'd just sing it louder!
Frank Sanchez
March 11, 2010
I was greatly saddened to hear that my old boss had passed away. Jeff was the head of the PD's Office in Mesa when I graduated law school. He was a great supervisor; patient, helpful and encouraging. Fifteen years later I still carry his lessons with me to court. Please know that he made a HUGE difference in my life as both an attorney and as a friend.
Wes Peterson
March 11, 2010
Jeff was both a great boss and friend. He was always upbeat and spoke often of Kevin and his skateboarding and other activities and how much he loved him and Linda. He will be greatly missed but he achieved a great deal with his life. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Pat Vroom
March 11, 2010
To the Fisher Family --
I am so sad to learn of Jeff's untimely death. He was my Air Force sponsor, charged with meeting me at the airport on January 1, 1985, when I flew in from Washington, D.C. as a nervous young First Lieutenant to my first assignment as a JAG at Luke. Jeff was a wonderful friend and colleague who went out of his way to make me, and many others who followed, feel welcome. I will miss him.
Irene Esqueda
March 11, 2010
We will miss you Jeff Fisher!! It was not only a privledge but an "Honor" working with you. Kind, humble and good Spirited always. May the Good Lord watch over your family and heal them of this great pain. My deepest condolence to the Family and may God give you strength. God Bless you
March 11, 2010
Dear Linda and Family-So sorry for what you are going through. What a travisty! He was such a gentleman. Why do bad things happen to such good people? Take good care of one another. Love, Jan Gerbe
Chrissy (Wight) Hansen
March 10, 2010
I used to work with Jeff and he was one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was always there to make you smile. I have many fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Gene & Thelma Barnes
March 10, 2010
Our hearts go out to the Fisher family. I had the pleasure of working under Jeff at the Public Defender's office in the mid to late 1990's and then later as a colleague in RCC court. He was a class act and always a gentleman.
Amy (Bagdol) Thomas
March 10, 2010
When I remember Jeff, I smile, can't help it. I was his lead secretary for our first few years in the new Mesa office in the early 90's--a collage of truly beautiful memories. My deepest condolences.
Geo Beatty
March 10, 2010
So sorry for Jeff & Family. Jeff was a really good boss, way back when at the PD in Mesa. Be seeing you, Jeff!
Debra Colvin
March 10, 2010
My sincerest condolences to you all at this time. I was fortunate to have been Jeff's Legal Secretary for several enjoyable years at the Public Defender's Office. He will be greatly missed.
Angie Valenzuela
March 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
william foreman
March 10, 2010
Condolences to Jeff's family. Jeff was a committed public defender who helped many people.
Sr. Rita Hawk
March 10, 2010
My love and condolences go to Linda, Kevin and Keith and all of the family. You are in my prayers and thoughts. I especially remember Jeff and Linda's wonderful hospitality when I visited several years ago. We always looked forward to their coming to Ohio. We hope Linda and all the family will still come. Lots of love and comfort are awaiting you in Ohio. Love, Sr. Rita Hawk SC
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