James Jay Fisher

Stockton, CA

James Jay Fisher

April 13, 1930 - September 9, 2009

James Jay Fisher, beloved husband of Rosemarie Fisher passed away on Wednesday September 9, 2009. He is survived by his three children who will sorely miss him: Heidi Marie Moore (Tracy), Kathleen Sue Foremen (Chuck) and Jonathan Jay Fisher (Lori). James leaves behind six cherished grandchildren: Kevin Charles Foreman, Keith James Foreman, Jonathan Ray Fisher, Jeremy Jay Fisher, Aaron James Fisher, and Austin Michael Fisher. He is also survived by his devoted sisters in-law Cookie Crivello and Ariadne Fisher, plus several nieces and nephews.

Born in Stockton April 13th 1930, James attended Roosevelt Elementary, Lottie Grunsky Elementary and Stockton High School before graduating from Manteca High School in 1948. He then served as an electrician first class and movie projectionist in the U.S. Navy for five years during the Korean War. After an honorable discharge he attended Delta College and then College of the Pacific where he graduated in 1957 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering (BSCE).

James worked as an electrician at Wilson Cannery from 1954-57. After graduation from College of the Pacific, he went to work for State of California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the next 36+ years in a variety of positions. James worked as a Squad Leader in Caltrans Design for 10+ years, as a R/W Engineer Chief in Caltrans R/W Design for 3+ years, as a Lands Unit Supervisor in the CDF Lands Unit for 3+ years, as a Resident Engineer in Caltrans Construction for 10+ years and as a Local Assistance Chief in Caltrans Local Assistance for 10+ years, before retiring in 1993.

Mr. Fish, Dad, Pops, Papa, Grandpa, James, Jimmy, Jim, Jay, J.J.; we knew him by many names and he made a big impact on our lives. He was our rock and our critic, he was funny, ornery and blunt, he "told it like it was", but we always knew he cared.

James enjoyed reading, gardening, golfing, and spending time with his family at the beach in Aptos.

Funeral services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 21st 2009 at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95204. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cherokeememorial.com