Patrick (Pat) Oliver Fisher passed away on February 25, 2025, in Boise, Idaho at 79 years old.
Born on October 29, 1945, in South Bend, Indiana to Harold Fisher and Arlene Davis, he was the middle of three siblings. Surviving his older brother Peter and younger sister Yanette. The first initial of the first names of the family spelled HAPPY. H-Harold, A-Arlene, P-Peter, P-Patrick, and Y-Yanette. Pat spent most of his fond childhood years in Niles, Michigan. Swinging on vines in the forests, haunting the old cemetery, playing football, visiting his grandparents, and playing the tambourine in Tommy’s (Tommy James and the Shondells) basement were some of his favorite memories.
At the age of 19 Pat was Called to Active Duty into the US Navy. He was immensely proud of his time in the Navy. Pat received an honorable discharge in 1967 as an E4 RM3 (Radioman 3rd Class). His Navy time brought him to Dixon, CA where he played on the Semi-Pro Football team – The Sacramento Statesman. Patrick ended up in Napa, CA working for Fireside Thrift Co. There he met Veronica Bryant, got married and had two children Erik and Jessica. He was an amazing father. He coached baseball, attended every sport event and Tae Kwon Do tournament. Always positive, supportive, encouraging and loving.
Camping with his family was one of his favorite adventures. He also enjoyed canoeing, hunting, fishing, taking road trips with his kids and playing pool.
Pat had a commitment to public service extending beyond the military—he was a reserve Firefighter and volunteered for the Napa County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse, in which he was a member for over 30 years, with more than a few terms as Captain. His daughter also joined alongside him and his son was the Sheriff Liaison for the Posse for some time. His love for public service directed him to a new job with the Napa County Department of Corrections for many years. After his retirement from Corrections, Pat continued working in security. At one time he worked alongside his daughter (Jessica Valtierra) and son-in-law (Vince Valtierra) at Queen of the Valley Medical Center. Pat took pride in every job and service he was part of. He was always admired and respected.
Family was Patrick’s everything. When he became a grandfather to Vince and Jessica’s children – Olivia Valtierra (14) and Emily Valtierra (12) and Erik and Lindsay’s children – Hailey Fisher (11) and Austin Fisher (9), he was beyond overjoyed. He made the grandkids their own room in his house, always offered to pick them up for school or just spend time with them. Like he did with his own kids he attempted to make every sporting event or performance they had. Towards the last few years of his life, he said he wanted to live as long as he could, to watch the grandkids grow up and see what they would become. He was very proud of them.
Pat had a gift for making people laugh—his mother would tell him, “You have to laugh at least once a day” he passed this knowledge to his family and made them laugh far more than that. Patrick’s legacy of laughter, love, and dedication to others will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
A committal service with military honors will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Road in Boise.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City. The service will be live-streamed at https://www.bowmanfuneral.com/obituary/patrick-oliver-fisher/ and recorded for later viewing.
Dad/Papa, when asked how you were doing you would joke, “My name wasn’t in the Obituary today, so I guess I am doing ok.” You were so loved and will be greatly missed.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.