Melvyn Fisher

Melvyn Leroy Fisher, 87, was gathered into the loving embrace of our lord and savior onthe afternoon of June 30, 2024. Born to Alva and Eileen Fisher on August 30, 1937, in Belgrade,Montana. He was a mountain of a man, not just in stature, but in bearing. His presence was asundeniable and all-encompassing as the beautiful Montana mountains in which he was raised.Melvyn, the baby of his family, was lovingly branded with the nickname of Babe, a namethat stuck throughout his school years and well into adulthood. He attended school in Belgrade,where he was raised, graduating from Belgrade High School in 1956. His first foray into highereducation at Montana State College ended early providing him the opportunity to pursuevocational school. Melvyn acquired numerous certificates of proficiency in Airplane Mechanicsfrom Holgate Technical, Edison Technical, and Renton Vocational Schools. His certifications ledhim into his 37-year career as a certified Aircraft Mechanic, which spanned six different states.Melvyn married Sonya Wegan on September 3, 1961. Together they were blessed withtwo children, Debra Lynn Lambert (Fisher), and Joseph Leroy Fisher. Sonya tragically passedafter a 3-year fight with breast cancer on March 16, 1974. Melvyn placed his faith in God toguide his family through their difficult season of life, his steadfast faith was rewarded when hemarried Jewell Marie Hoffman on October 10,1975. With the blessing of the new marriageMelvyn's family grew as they welcomed Jewell and her two children, Michael Dean Vermillion,and Diane Marie Sachs into the family.Melvyn's dedication to his career in aviation carried over into his hobbies, specifically inthe form of building and flying airplanes. He would occasionally even bring his projects home,pulling parts of airplanes into the basement of the family home and pop-riveting away into thenight, much to the astonishment of his wife and neighbors. Melvyn, being raised with the mountains in his backyard, was an avid outdoorsman, expert hunter, and fisherman. His love ofnature and the mountains was handed down to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The ability to pass his passions down through three generations is a testament tothe impact he made on those around him.Melvyn was preceded in death by his parents Alva and Eileen Fisher, brother AlvinFisher, first wife Sonya Fisher, and daughter Debra Lambert. His memory and legacy will becelebrated and kept alive by his wife Jewell Fisher, son Joseph Fisher, stepdaughter Diane Sachs,stepson Michael Vermillion, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends andfamily.A celebration of Melvyn's life will be held at 6:30 PM with a visitation one hour beforeon Friday, July 12, 2024 at Hope Church,7477 145th St W Saint Paul, MN. Melvyn will belaid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Vancouver, WA.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Melvyn's name to Hope Church.https://applevalleyhope.church/give/

Melvyn Fisher

August 30, 1937 - June 30, 2024