Michael A. Fiscus

Shady Cove, OR — Michael Aaron Fiscus, 68, died Monday, September 25, 2017 in his home after a short, but valiant battle with cancer.

He leaves his wife of 13 years, Christine Fiscus; his son, Keith Fiscus, his daughters; Liisa Small and Katie O’Connell, and step-sons; Michael Fiscus, Joshua and Caleb Scroggins. He also leaves behind his beloved brothers; Robert, Gregory, Christopher and Kent Fiscus, as well as his cherished grandchildren Jim Robinson, Jackie Ballard, Julie Small, Kyle Fiscus, Kaleb Fiscus, Nicole Buechler-Fiscus, Mason Stelly, Grace Fiscus, Delaney O’Connell, Kiera O’Connell and Dylan O’Connell. He also leaves behind his great-grandchildren; Benjamin and Elliott Ballard, daughter-in-law, Kerry Fiscus, sons-in-law; Glenn Small and Kevin O’Connell, and his extended family of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Born on December 14, 1948 in Bell Gardens, CA and raised in Southern California, Mike was the son of Jack Fiscus and Mickey (Gonderman) Clark. He spent most of his adult life in Northern California and Hendersonville, Tennessee.

As the first-born son and oldest cousin, Mike spent his youth playing with and caring for his siblings and extended family. He served as a United States Marine in Vietnam and was discharged as a Private First Class in June 1969. After serving his country, Mike had a successful career in the car business, first as a salesman and eventually as a general manager of several car dealerships in the Sacramento area.

Mike was fiercely patriotic, he loved his children and adored his grandchildren. He had a long list of hobbies over his lifetime, including golf, oil painting, gold panning, jet skiing, fishing, hunting and shooting, riding motorcycles, refinishing furniture, and reading. His favorite way to spend a Saturday afternoon was taking in a double feature at the movie theater and eating sweet treats.

Mike was a man of strong religious convictions and loved to help others. He went on several mission trips with organizations and served in men’s ministry roles. He was thankful for the opportunity to know the Lord Jesus as his personal savior and wished the same for all his loved ones.