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McNeil Fiske Obituary

McNeil Seymour Fiske Fondly known as "Mac" to a wide circle of family and friends, passed away September 30, 2015 in Lake Forest, Illinois from Pancreatic Cancer. Born in New York City on January 19, 1934, Mac was one of three sons to Robert and Lenore Fiske. After graduating from Williams College in 1955, Mac served in the Air Force until 1958. While stationed in Savannah, Georgia, he met his one true love, Ruth Pietertien Van Puffelen "Tiena", marrying in 1959. Mac and Tiena ventured west to Denver, CO. Mac began his career at the First National Bank of Denver. Mac went on to serve as the financial officer for Motor Cargo and was a partner in several entrepreneurial ventures. His community service work included the Conflict Center in Denver, Interfaith Community Services in Tucson, and the Arizona Chapter of the Parkinson's Disease Association. Mac is survived by his children, Julia Fiske Parker (James), Lucy Carson (Ron Martinez) and Neil Fiske (Sonya) and ten adoring grandchildren. Memorial Services will be private at the family's request. Donations in Mac's honor can be made to: The Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, 17 N. State Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60602; The Conflict Center, 4140j Tejon Street, Denver, Colorado 80211; or Interfaith Community Services, 2820 W. Ina Road, Tucson, AZ 85741.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Oct. 11, 2015.

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Bow McLean

October 10, 2015

I worked with Mac back in the early 70's when we created CEDA, a nationally renowned minority lending program. He was always fun to be around, had a great sense of humor, and was dedicated to his goals. I haven't seen Mac in several years, but I have kept up with him thru mutual friends. My condolences to his family. He will be missed!

John. Fiske

October 9, 2015

"What will I miss the most about Mac?" is the question.
Countless qualities: foremost his creativity, laughter, music, breadth of interests and knowledge, and the sense of his benign watching over me. Love, younger brother John a/k/a Monsieur Voodon (Voo) from a radio program Mac heard in about 1945.

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