David H. Fisher, 70

David H. Fisher, 70, of Hayden, ID passed away February 6, 2014, at his home.

David was born November 11, 1943, in Hastings, Mich., to Emory and Ruthmary (Bliss) Fisher. David attended Hastings High School and graduated in 1961. He later went on to Pierce College where he earned an Associates degree.

David met the love of his life, Margaret “Martie” Ann Askey, and they were later married on August 24, 1972, in Reno, Nev. They were together 42 years when David passed.

David joined the United States Navy and served for four years on what was known as the “Kiddie cruise.” After his honorable discharge, he had many jobs, including: splicer for a phone company, deputy for the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, data systems specialist/supervisor of air traffic controllers for 14 years at the Burbank Airport in California, construction, hard rock miner for three years in Idaho’s Silver Valley, and real estate sales for seven years. He later owned and operated the Appraisal Desk in Hayden, ID for 20 years.

David will be remembered as an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was an excellent craftsman, making various crafts for his friends and family, and was a great man of wisdom.

David is survived by his loving wife, Martie, of the family home in Hayden; five children: Rick McGee of Eagle, ID, Ken and Carla Payton of Agate, Colo., Julie Fisher of Spokane Valley, Wash., Michael Fisher of Hayden, Justin Fisher of Hayden; and his horse, Flint.

Upon his request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, upon his request, donations may be made to Concerned People for Animals, P.O. Box 357, Rathdrum, ID, 83868, www.concernedpeopleforanimals.org/idaho. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bell Tower Funeral Home, and you may view his on-line memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.