Joseph (Joe) Fisher

JOE FISHER IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Joseph Austin "Joe" Fisher, 89, of Swan Valley, passed away August 24, 2008, in Idaho Falls. He was born February 5, 1919, in Poplar, Idaho, to John Caton Fisher and Joanna Austin Brown Fisher. He graduated from Rigby High School in 1937. On June 3, 1940, Joe married June Macksene Jacobson in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was solemnized April 25, 1961, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He served in the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands. He worked for the State Highway Department for five years before joining the Bureau of Reclamation as an Operator for the Palisades Dam in 1953. When he retired, they began spending winters in St. George, Utah. Joe lovingly cared for June for 13 years during her terminal illness. June died January 30, 1983. On June 23, 1983, he married Jean Stuart of Clearfield, Utah, and inherited children and grandchildren from their union. Jean died two months later on August 3, 1983, but Joe enjoyed the relationships with her family for the rest of his life. On February 10, 1984, he married Rita Workman Harris in St. George, Utah, adding more children and grandchildren to his life. Joe really enjoyed visiting with extended family and friends during summers in Idaho and winters in St. George. Rita passed away in 2001. Joe then married Wanda Sandberg Stevens of Washington, Utah, on March 21, 2002, in the St. George LDS Temple. Joe was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had served as a counselor in the Palisades Ward Bishopric and in various other capacities over the years. He also served four years as an ordinance workers in the St. George Temple. He was a member of the American Legion for 62 years. Joe enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and maintaining his property in Swan Valley. He was a kind and caring individual. Survivors include: Wife: Wanda Fisher, Washington, UT Sister: Margaret "J" Fisher Jacobson, Swan Valley, ID 4 nieces and 6 nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, June, Jean, and Rita, two sisters, Bearl Fisher and Velma Lou Fisher, and two brothers, Felix Fisher and Fay Fisher. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 29, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, with Jon Wood officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Barbara Poole I take this opportunity to let you know my husband an I cannot make the funeral as we will be out of town, but we are thinking of you all. Joe truly had an influence in my life as a neighbor and in our church. I have always respected Joe and I am grateful to have had such good examples and good people in my life growing up in Swan Valley. I still think of June also. Sincerely, Barbara Poole My sincere sympathy to Margaret and all the family of Joe. He was a really nice person. My parents thought a lot of Joe and his wives; they had many good times together including temple sessions. Joe was there when my Dad Earnest Hobbs died in the St. George Temple. He supported Sarah through that time. Love, Laura Dickinson and Cleo Ward Lagrande Hobbs