Raymond V. Fisher
Sept. 19, 1936 - April 3, 2011
Raymond V. Fisher, 74, passed peacefully Sunday at his home with family by his side.
One recurring theme from those who knew Ray was discussion of his stoic nature. As many of you know, he was first in line to give someone a hand up as opposed to a hand out. Ray never complained; even when things were difficult for him, he would still reach out to ask someone, "How are you doing?"
Ray graduated from Albany High School in 1954, attended Oregon State University on a wrestling scholarship, and served in the United States Army. His love and in-depth knowledge of sports was shared with all who spent time with him. Ray lived for years in the San Francisco area, where he owned and operated a successful glass company. He relocated back to the Albany area.
Ray was proud to be on the board of directors for Benton County Habitat for Humanity. One of his accomplishments during this time included assisting them with acquiring the Corvallis Habitat Retail Store.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Aumell and Mae Fisher.
He is survived by his beloved dog, Peat, and two brothers, Richard Fisher and Gene Fisher. Ray also lives on through his three children, Cynthia Watts of Wasilla, Alaska, Desiree and Timothy Housley of Brownsville, and Vernon Fisher of Albany; nine grandchildren; and five great-granddaughters.
A celebration of life will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Albany Eagles.
Please make all gifts as donations to Samaritan Evergreen Hospice in his name for their assistance with his family during this time and ensuring Ray's wishes were met.