Donald Lee Fisher

Donald L. "Don" Fisher Sr.November 26, 1938 April 21, 2009 Donald Lee Fisher, 70, joined his and our Heavenly Father on April 21, 2009. He was born November 26, 1938 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Harley A. and Mabel Fisher. He spent his early life in his hometown of Mount Vernon where he met and married the one true love of his life, Pat Staley. Don and Pat moved to Odessa, Texas in 1960, and a few years later moved to Midland. Don worked as a truck driver, mechanic, deliveryman, and shipping and receiving manager until his retirement. He had a vivid imagination and was very good with his hands. This resulted in becoming an avid wood worker. His shop was always full of various furniture projects. The projects he enjoyed the most were building toys for children and handy craft projects for "Pat's kids" in her Sunday school and summer Bible school classes. He was a soft -spoken, loving, compassionate man, and a true and strong friend. For several years he shared his giving nature by spending part of his Saturdays doing yard work and home repair for the older members of the church and community. Although he asked for nothing in return, several of the ladies would not let him leave without giving him something from their kitchen for his kids. His faith in his Lord Jesus was and is the foundation of his life. His loving wife shared this same faith, and together it guided the direction of their life. His devotion to Jesus was the source of his strength to be a good husband and father. His love of Jesus was the roots of his compassion that he shared with all. Don was preceded in death by his father, Harley A. Fisher; his mother, Mabel Fisher; his brothers, Carl Fisher, Harley Fisher and Harold Fisher; sisters, Evelyn Fisher and Anna Maud Fisher. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Pat Fisher of Midland; children, Rev. Don and Rhonda Fisher Jr. of Hoisington, KS, Becky Fisher of Midland and Tim Lyles of Midland. He was 'Grandpa' to his grandchildren, Dustin and Lisa Thompson, Tricia Elam, Chris Lyles and Edward McClure and great-grandchildren, Riley and Chloe Elam. Survivors also include his sisters, Imogene Fisher and Ruby Morgan; sister-in-laws, Paula Fisher, Shirley Fisher and Pat Preister. He also leaves behind beloved in-laws, many cousins, nieces and nephews, friends he adopted as family, and other friends who will miss him. A visitation will be held at Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home on Thursday, April 23, 2009 between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. The Celebration of God's Victory and Don's life will be on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 1:30 pm at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Chapel officiated by Rev. Terry Pierce and Rev. Don Fisher Jr. Interment will follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens Pallbearers are Ed McClure, Tricia Elam, Paul Fisher, Heath Fisher, Dennis Haney and Ruben Bustillos. Honorary pallbearers, Bob Childers, Johnny Carrasco, Paul Johnson, Johnny Crabtree and Jim Barber. The family encourages memorials be sent to Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas, Midland, Texas 79701 or First Church of the Nazarene, 2223 Lyndale Dr., Odessa, Texas 79762. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com.,