Obituary for John Fisher

John Calvin Fisher, Jr., age 72, of Holland, went to the loving arms of his Lord on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, after a short, courageous battle with brain cancer.

John was a member of Christ Memorial Church. He was a graduate of Hope College and worked as a letter carrier for the Holland Post Office for over 20 years. John loved boating and grilling. But his greatest love was his family – his wife, his children, and his precious grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Eunice Fisher, and father-in-law, John VanZanten.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Marti
Children: Steve and Nichole Fisher of Holland, Ryan and Tracey Fisher of TN, John and Ginger Fisher of TN, Josh and Sarah Fisher of Grand Rapids; 11 Grandchildren: Courtnie, Caleb, Cameron, Bree, Sydnie, Macy, Colbey, Dawson, Darion, Ellise and Morgan; Mother-in-law: Irene VanZanten of Holland; Step-Mother: Francis Fisher of FL; Sister: Judy and Dave Tanis of Holland; Brothers and sisters in law: Mark and Sue VanZanten of Grand Rapids; Mary and George Brander of Grandville. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins

A memorial service will be 10:30am, Saturday, November 23, 2013 in the Chapel at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Road, in Holland. Please use entrance D and E. Rev. Bill Boersma will officiate. Entombment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 22 from 2-4:00PM and 6-8:00PM at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street, in Holland.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Hospice House of Holland.

Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the Fisher family.