Gerald "Gerry" Henry Fisher's Obituary
Rev. Gerald (Gerry) Henry Fisher, 93, of Alva, Florida, went home to Heaven on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 after a long illness. Born in Howe, Indiana on November 26, 1919 to William and Ruth Fisher, he became a “Jesus Man” as a teenager. A beloved pastor in the Evangelical United Brethren and United Methodist Churches in Michigan, he served congregations in Monroe, Blissfield, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and Livonia. His lively and spirit-filled preaching style made him in demand as a speaker at evangelical services. As a retired pastor in Florida, he taught adult Sunday School and served as a leader in Walk to Emmaus. Gerald attended Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, Biblical Seminary in New York City and Evangelical Theological Seminary in Naperville, Illinois. His favorite pastime was visiting with friends, laughing and sharing the gospel. He loved to be surrounded by family. Gerry and his wife, Norma, enjoyed traveling, boating, walking, reading and studying the Bible. His joyful, loving spirit won him friends of all ages wherever he went. He is survived by four daughters: Linda Snider of Fort Myers, Carol Harman (Thomas) of South Beloit, IL, Judith Zayas (Robert) of North Fort Myers and Janet Fisher of Alva; two siblings: Duane Fisher of Baltimore, MD and Sharon Pratt of Tehachapi, CA; four grandchildren: Heather Lind (Thomas), Marcy Harman (Jonathan Parr), Jesse Harman (Sayaka Shoda) and Erika Houser and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Norma and seven siblings. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Grace Church, Fort Myers Shores Campus, 14036 Matanzas Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33905. Friends will be received from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 PM Friday, September 20, 2013 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Church Missions, Fort Myers Shores Campus. The family would like to express special thanks for all the prayers sent on Rev. Fisher’s behalf. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555. Online condolences may be made at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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