William P. Fisher
William P. ‘Bill’ Fisher, age 80, of Shelby, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby surrounded by his family.
Bill was born July 28, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio and was a 1946 graduate of Shelby High School. Bill spent 57 years in the upholstering business, 44 of those years he was the owner of Quality Upholstering on Post Street in Shelby. Bill was a member of First United Church of Christ. Bill enjoyed wood carving, but was most proud of the beautiful orchids he grew.
Bill is survived by his step children; Sue Ann and Bob Payne, of Shelby, Mikel and Sara Abbott, of Gahanna, Deb Radebaugh, of Shelby, and Lynda Blair Glover, of Phenix City, Alabama; 9 step grandchildren; 13 step great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Bill Meek, of Shiloh; and a sister-in-law, Janet Swartz, of Bucyrus. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, John and Vera (Brady) Fisher, his wife, Leola M. ‘Lee’ (Meek) Fisher in 2006, his daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Ron Wright in 1995, a step son, Mark Abbott in 1990, and a step daughter, Nancy Jo Davis in 2008.
Friends may call on Friday November 28, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 AM with Rev. Dr. Rich Rader officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby. Memorial contributions can be made to the First United Church of Christ, Hospice of North Central Ohio, or St. Mary’s School in Shelby.
The family would appreciate on-line condolences at: penwellturner.com
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Family_of: grandpa fisher
Your_Name: tiffany
Date: 08-11-26
Condolence:
I GUESS IM AT A LOSS FOR WORDS RIGHT NOW BUT I WANT TO LET EVERYONE KNOW HOW MUCH I APPRECIATE ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME I KNOW YOU CANT READ THIS BUT I KNOW YOU ARE LOOKIN DOWN AND WATCHING OVER ME I AM SAD THAT YOU ARE GONE BUT ONLY TO SHINE BRIGHTER THAN EVER AND I KNOW THAT YOU ARE VERY HAPPY WHERE YOU ARE AT YOU ARE WITH YOUR WIFE, DAUGHTER, AND MY MOTHER NOW YOUR LIFE IS COMPLETE AGAIN.. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE AND THAT IS HOW I AM DEALING WITH THE PAIN..JUST GIVE MY MOM AND MY GRANDMA A BIG HUG AND KISS FOR ME AND TELL THEM I WILL SEE THEM ONE DAY WHEN IT IS MY TIME AND UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN YOU ALL WILL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER AND EVER… I LOVE YOU ALL AND ALWAYS WILL… IN SYMPATHY… YOUR GRAND DAUGHTER TIFFANY
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Family_of: William P. Fisher
Your_Name: Robert Ellis
Date: 08-11-27
Condolence:
I extend my sincere sympathy. “Bill” was a neighbor, a classmate, and a long-time and valued friend for over 65 years. I shall miss him……
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Family_of: Bill Fisher
Your_Name: Barbara Parsons Fensch
Date: 08-11-26
Condolence:
Sue Ann, Mikel, Lynda, and family, So very sorry about Bill’s passing. I know this is very hard on all of you, having just lost Nancy. I remember Bill as a quiet pleasant man, great to all of you. My prayers are with you. May your Thanksgiving be one of many cherished memories of times passed. God bless you. Love, Barbara
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Family_of: William Fisher
Your_Name: Lynda Blair Glover
Date: 08-11-29
Condolence:
To My Adopted Family:
SueAnn,Bob,Mikel,Sara, & all of Nancy’s children.
There are no words to express for the extreme sadness we feel as our family is getting smaller & smaller. Although Bill was relitively a quiet man in our growing up years & all those long distance calls I had with Leola, my second “MoM”. he kept up with all the calls in the last couple of years with terriffic history lessons of the people in Shelby & the town that I missed by being so far away. For that I will be forever grateful! May the Lord give you more strengh as the holidays are upon us & all the coming years! My sincere condolences & all my Love. Lynda, the fifth kid
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Family_of: Bill Fisher
Your_Name: Gene & Marilyn Hopkins
Condolence:
Keeping all of you in our thoughts.
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Family_of: WILLIAM FISHER
Your_Name: LINDA STENTZ
Date: 08-11-30
Condolence:
TO THE ABBOTT CLAN,
I SO ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR STEPFATHER . HE AND YOUR MOM WERE VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE . I DELIVERED THE THE PAPER TO BILL FOR 11 YEARS. I VISITED HIM AT THE NURSING HOME A FEW TIMES . BUT THE LAST COUPLE OF TIMES HE DIDN’T EVEN KNOW I WAS THERE. I’M SORRY IDIDN’T MAKE IT TO THE CALLING HOURS OR FUNERAL. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICUILT TIME WITH THE LOSS OF BILL AND YOUR SISTER.
Letter From Heaven
To my dearest family, some things I’d like to say .
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I’m writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there’s no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I’m out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon, and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, “I welcome you.
It’s good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they will be here later on.
There’s so much that we have to do, do help our mortal man.”
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day’s chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you…..in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years,
because you’re only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all what God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn’t understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o’er.
I’m closer to you now, than I ever was
before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb:
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always a philosophy and I’d like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who’s in sorrow and pain:
Then you can say to God at night….”My day was not in vain.”
And now I am contented….that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you’re walking down the street and you’ve got Me on your mind;
I’m walking in your footsteps, only half a step behind.
And when it’s time for you to go…from that body to be free,
Remember you’re not going…..you’re coming here to Me.
To my dearest family, some things I’d like to say .
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I’m writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there’s no more tears of sadness;
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I’m out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon, and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, “I welcome you.
It’s good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they will be here later on.
There’s so much that we have to do, do help our mortal man.”
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day’s chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you…..in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years,
because you’re only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all what God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn’t understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o’er.
I’m closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb:
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always a philosophy and I’d like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who’s in sorrow and pain:
Then you can say to God at night….”My day was not in vain.”
And now I am contented….that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you’re walking down the street and you’ve got Me on your mind;
I’m walking in your footsteps, only half a step behind.
And when it’s time for you to go…from that body to be free,
Remember you’re not going…..you’re coming here to Me.
LINDA STENTZ