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Kenneth Russell Fisher

Emo, ON

January 8, 1947 - July 21, 2016

Kenneth Russell Fisher Obituary

Late Kenneth Russell Fisher Ken Fisher 69, of Emo, ON entered into eternal peace after a courageous battle with cancer on July 21. 2016 with his family by his side. Ken was born in Fort Frances, ON to parents Russell and Mary Fisher. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Alexander on April 26, 1969. At an early age Ken started his farming career down East where he worked at a feedlot. After a year, he returned to Emo, purchased some property along the river and started to farm Charolais cattle. As well as working his own farm, he was honored to continue to farm his Father and Grandfathers’ century homestead farm. Later on he added Belgian draft horses and enjoyed showing at the Emo Fair and giving many sleigh rides to people of the Rainy River District. Prior to farming, Ken worked at various jobs in carpentry, mining, surveying and mineral exploration. He also operated a Bull Test Station on his farm for 20 years and took pride in caring for all breeds. Ken was very involved in numerous organizations; he served 32 years on council for the Municipality of Emo, operated a school bus for 45 years and was the owner of Fisher Monuments. He enjoyed being involved with 4-H and helping the local youth with their cattle. Ken was a member of the Canadian Charolais Association for over 50 years and sponsored a trophy for Charolais cattle at the Emo Fall Fair every year. He was also a loyal sponsor of the Borderland Quarter Horse Association. Ken looked forward to his bi-annual bus trips that he provided for the seniors of both manors in Emo; at Christmastime they toured around town to see the lights and in the Fall he drove them through the countryside to see the leaves changing colors and stopped at various highlights along the way. His wife, Evie, worked tirelessly to support his dreams of farming, the school bus and a family. They enjoyed time together while they worked in their garden every summer and taking short trips to Nevada where they loved the warmth and scenery. Evie was a very dedicated loving wife whom always stayed right by his side. Ken was lucky to have 2 daughters whom each picked up his passion for horses and cattle. Patty loved to be with the horses. She would show the Draft Horses with her Dad and did all the braiding of manes and tails. They worked as a team with Ken visiting and Patty getting the horses prepared. He taught her how to drive a 2 and 4 horse hitch and later showed her the ropes when she got her first Quarter Horse. A passion that continued to her daughter, and Ken’s granddaughter, Paige. He loved watching Paige show her horse and spoke so highly of all her accomplishments. Charlene loved to be with the cattle. Ken and Charlene showed cattle at many local fairs and large exhibitions (Ag-Ex & Agribition) all across Canada and into the United States. Charlene enjoyed fitting the cattle and showing Charolais along side her Dad. It was in the barns that Ken passed on many life lessons to Charlene that she continues to pass on to her daughter, and Ken’s newest granddaughter, Nya. He enjoyed travelling out west to shows and to see his cattle there, and more importantly to see Nya whom he loved to tease. Ken loved to visit over coffee, laugh and tell great stories. He was the life of the party and everywhere he went people were drawn to him and his kind and giving heart. Ken will be greatly missed by his wife Evie, daughters Patty (Randy) McNally, Charlene Fisher, his grandchildren Paige McNally (Nolan Vold), Nya Fisher, sister Gail Paterson, in laws Alvin and Eileen Alexander, brother in laws Fred (Ruth) Alexander and Lawrence Alexander, sister in law Eleanor (Melvin) Morken and numerous nieces and nephews. Ken was predeceased by his parents Russell and Mary Fisher, brother in law Keith Paterson, sister in law Sharon and husband Don Morken, and nephew Lyle Morken. Family and friends were received on Tuesday July 26, 2016 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Northridge Funeral Home followed by a service of celebration and remembrance on Wednesday July 27, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Christian Reformed Church. Lay Pastor Carolyn Kreger officiating. Interment took place in Emo Cemetery. Pall Bearers and Honorary Pall Bearers were Kens family and friends. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Emo Hospital "Palliative Care Room" c/o Northridge Funeral Home, Box 89, Emo, ON, P0W 1E0. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com

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