Stephen Michael "Steve" Fisher

Stephen Michael Fisher of Mesa, AZ passed away Saturday 10/11/2025, age 54.

Steve was born on 11/4/1970 in Moline, Illinois, son of Lois and the late Michael Fisher. He started school at Sacred Heart Catholic elementary school in Rock Island, Illinois. He began his love of sports at an early age playing Little League in Rock Island, winning the City championship.

In 1985 Steve's parents relocated to Tempe, AZ. Steve attended Marcos De Niza High school before graduating from Gilbert High school in 1989. He also attended Mesa Community College and earned his AA degree.

Steve began his career as an Insurance Agent for Farmer's Insurance. After 5 years he decided to open his own independent agency, The Insurance Team, and was licensed in all 50 states, quite an accomplishment.

Steve's love for all sports lasted throughout his lifetime. He was an avid golfer and bowler. He even bowled a perfect score of 300. He was a dedicated Arizona Rattler's indoor football fan with front row seats at every game. He also loved the Phoenix Coyotes Ice Hockey team.

Besides sports, Steve was very active in the Big Brother, Big Sisters of Central Arizona for many years. Due to his unselfish nature, he was awarded Big Brother of the Year.

Steve did not have any children of his own, but he loved MuShu and Willow, his 2 Labrador Retrievers. They were his children.

Steve shared his Mesa home with his partner Cyndi Patterson. Together they enjoyed traveling to Cancun, Spain, Italy, and France. Cyndi best described Steve as personable, vibrant, engaging, and Steve made instant friends wherever they went. Steve was generous and fun-loving.

Steve will be missed by his co-workers, friends and especially his mother Lois. He is preceded in death by his father, Mike (Fish) Fisher, his grandparents and many aunts and uncles. Steve was an organ donor and a donation was made upon his death.

A Celebration of Life for family and friends will honor Steve on Monday 10/20/2025 at Gilbert Memorial Park 1200 E. Queen Creek Rd. Gilbert, AZ from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Cremation will take place at a later time.