Aug. 20, 1936 — Aug. 20, 2024
Jerry Dee Fisher, age 88, passed away on Aug. 20, 2024, departing his earthly existence following an active life of service to family, God and country, returning with honor.
Jerry was preceded in death by his loving parents, Hubert James and Lucille Irene Fisher, sister Darlene, and many loved and dear friends whom he is now greeting in the Spirit World.
Jerry was born, raised and educated in Long Beach, California. He served in the U.S. Air Force intelligence and combat operation units of the Strategic Air Command. During his military service, he met and fell in love with the love of his life, Ruth Garcia.
They were married in a military ceremony on Sept. 29, 1957 in El Paso, Texas. Ruth was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jerry converted in December 1958 and served faithfully the remainder of his life. Their marriage was solemnized for time and all eternity in the Arizona Mesa Temple in 1960.
As a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jerry faithfully served as missionary, high councilor, bishopric counselor, stake and region public affairs director, priesthood leader, gospel teacher, minister and bishop. Following retirement, Jerry and Ruth devoted their lives to senior missionary and temple service.
They served full-time senior missions in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, on the Navajo and Ute Indian Reservations, and in the Washington DC Temple. He celebrated his 65th, 70th and 75th birthdays in missionary service. Jerry also served in Seattle, Portland, Mesa, St. George and Phoenix temples. His legacy of faithful service lives on through his children and grandchildren.
Jerry is survived by his wife Ruth; brother, Dennis (Beverly); daughter, Lorri Lee West (Ralph); son, Rory Lynn Fisher (Laura); 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Surprise, Arizona.
Graveside services with military honors will be held Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 South Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints General Missionary, Book of Mormon, or Humanitarian Aid funds.
Arrangements are under the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Visit the Metcalf Mortuary website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.