Philip Neff Fisher

Philip Neff Fisher 1934 ~ 2009 Philip Neff Fisher went home to with be his parents on 16 March 2009. He said goodbye to most of his family and friends, telling them he loved them, and he'd see them later. Phil was born 3 June 1934 in Hillspring, Alberta, Canada. He was the second son of Neff Gibb, and Erma Fae Skipworth Fisher. Phil came to Utah with his family as a teenager and attended schools in Hillspring, Perry, and Provo. He attended Provo high school where he met his eternal sweetheart, Carol Hettie Ostler. They were married 29 October 1953 in the Salt Lake City, LDS temple. They had three sons and lived in Tooele, Grantsville, Provo, Springville, and Orem. Phil made his living in various occupations, but mostly in the construction trades. He retired as a millwright /welder in 1986 after the industrial accident that almost took his life. Several men spoke highly of Phil's integrity and his leadership abilities on the job. Many friends and co-workers will miss him. To say he loved fishing would be an understatement. Phil lived to go fishing and hunting. In later years, Phil loved to keep the fire going in hunting camp, and listen to his sons, and nephews talk about the big ones that got away. He elevated gardening to an art form, and with his greenhouse, he became the source of many adopted tomato plants every spring. The LDS Church was important to him, and he often took opportunities to bear his testimony. He served in many callings such as, Elders Quorum President, High Priest Group leader, and Branch President of the Seville Care Center branch. He was most proud to serve in the Provo, and Mount Timpanogos, Temples for many years. Phil leaves behind his wife Carol. sons, Brent Fisher, Keith (Wendy) Fisher, and Fred Fisher; grandchildren, Alexandria Vincent, Shane Fisher, and Keisha Fisher; two great grandchildren; siblings--Joy Hansen, Gloria Chipman, James (Ann) Fisher, Morgon (Kathy) Fisher, and Thelma Sorensen. Preceded in death by his parents and brother Raymon Ladell Fisher and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will held Thursday, March 19th, at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Orem Park 7th Ward Chapel 1160 West 400 South Orem. Family and friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem and Thursday morning from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be held at the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuary.com