Brian Keith Fisher, of Port Orchard, Washington, died at his home on Sunday May 3 from metastatic prostate cancer. He was seventy-five years old. Brian is survived by his wife, Casandra Firman; daughters Cassandra Swoope (Douglas), Keri Multerer (Boyd), Cheryl Fisher, and Gabriella Fisher; and three younger siblings, Diane Fisher, Lynn Corrigan (Dan), and Al Fisher (Tammy).
Brian's life was driven by his need to learn, innovate, and leave the world a better place. His long-term career in electronics began in the 1960's at Hewlett Packard. He went on to work as an engineer for John Fluke Manufacturing and Mica Laminates. In the 1970's; Brian, with his then wife, Lillian, and brother Al, founded American Pacific Marketing (APM) which provided the electronics industry with many of the consumables now used in electronic plating and drilling. Starting in his garage, APM eventually filled a large Redmond warehouse and employed over 60 people. In 1997, APM was sold to Electrical Insulation Suppliers (EIS) and Brian joined forces with them to coordinate sales of APM's broad product line. Brian left EIS to manage the North American division of the Luxemburg-based copper foil supplier, Circuit Foil.
In the early 2000's, Brian's career path switched from electronics to agriculture, specifically to the field of controlled pollination. Brian worked with pollen industry leaders to develop improved application, harvesting, and processing technologies and was a leader in domestic and international sales. Brian was actively meeting with orchardists and pollen processers and distributers in New Zealand only months before his death. He had no plans to retire. Brian loved his work and the people he worked with.
Brian was seldom at rest. During the late 1970s and 80s, he sailed boats for pleasure and competition. As a private pilot he traveled all over the United States, including Alaska. He was a scuba diver and dove in many of the oceans of the world, including Truk Lagoon, Palau, Yap, Cozumel, the Virgin Islands, as well as in his own back yard: Puget Sound and the inland waterways. Brian enjoyed hunting with Black Powder rifles. Being in the woods at elk camp was one of his greatest joys. He and his wife, Casandra, traveled together extensively throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and New Zealand.
Brian loved the challenge of building something from nothing. With his sawmill, a well-equipped woodshop, and whatever logs he could buy or salvage, Brian created everything from board games and garden sheds to fine furniture. His handiwork is present in the house he built with his wife, and many of his friends and relatives also benefitted from the products of his woodworking.
People who knew him well would characterize Brian as a teacher and mentor. He was generous with his time, and the friends who visited his woodshop were soon participating in one woodworking project or another, with Brian cheerleading them on. On some level, he is cheering them on still.
Brian's personality was as warm and impactful as his hair and beard were wild and unruly. His legacy of achievement through grit and determination will be passed on through the stories of his children, grandchildren, and others touched by his friendship. Brian loved his family tremendously. He will be missed by all he knew. In his memory, and to honor his commitment to the agriculture industry and the workers who labor to bring food to our tables,
Brian's life was driven by his need to learn, innovate, and leave the world a better place. His long-term career in electronics began in the 1960's at Hewlett Packard. He went on to work as an engineer for John Fluke Manufacturing and Mica Laminates. In the 1970's; Brian, with his then wife, Lillian, and brother Al, founded American Pacific Marketing (APM) which provided the electronics industry with many of the consumables now used in electronic plating and drilling. Starting in his garage, APM eventually filled a large Redmond warehouse and employed over 60 people. In 1997, APM was sold to Electrical Insulation Suppliers (EIS) and Brian joined forces with them to coordinate sales of APM's broad product line. Brian left EIS to manage the North American division of the Luxemburg-based copper foil supplier, Circuit Foil.
In the early 2000's, Brian's career path switched from electronics to agriculture, specifically to the field of controlled pollination. Brian worked with pollen industry leaders to develop improved application, harvesting, and processing technologies and was a leader in domestic and international sales. Brian was actively meeting with orchardists and pollen processers and distributers in New Zealand only months before his death. He had no plans to retire. Brian loved his work and the people he worked with.
Brian was seldom at rest. During the late 1970s and 80s, he sailed boats for pleasure and competition. As a private pilot he traveled all over the United States, including Alaska. He was a scuba diver and dove in many of the oceans of the world, including Truk Lagoon, Palau, Yap, Cozumel, the Virgin Islands, as well as in his own back yard: Puget Sound and the inland waterways. Brian enjoyed hunting with Black Powder rifles. Being in the woods at elk camp was one of his greatest joys. He and his wife, Casandra, traveled together extensively throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and New Zealand.
Brian loved the challenge of building something from nothing. With his sawmill, a well-equipped woodshop, and whatever logs he could buy or salvage, Brian created everything from board games and garden sheds to fine furniture. His handiwork is present in the house he built with his wife, and many of his friends and relatives also benefitted from the products of his woodworking.
People who knew him well would characterize Brian as a teacher and mentor. He was generous with his time, and the friends who visited his woodshop were soon participating in one woodworking project or another, with Brian cheerleading them on. On some level, he is cheering them on still.
Brian's personality was as warm and impactful as his hair and beard were wild and unruly. His legacy of achievement through grit and determination will be passed on through the stories of his children, grandchildren, and others touched by his friendship. Brian loved his family tremendously. He will be missed by all he knew. In his memory, and to honor his commitment to the agriculture industry and the workers who labor to bring food to our tables,
Brian Keith Fisher, of Port Orchard, Washington, died at his home on Sunday May 3 from metastatic prostate cancer. He was seventy-five years old. Brian is survived by his wife, Casandra Firman; daughters Cassandra Swoope (Douglas), Keri Multerer (Boyd), Cheryl Fisher, and Gabriella Fisher; and three younger siblings, Diane Fisher, Lynn Corrigan (Dan), and Al Fisher (Tammy).
Brian's life was driven by his need to learn, innovate, and leave the world a better place. His long-term career in electronics began in the 1960's at Hewlett Packard. He went on to work as an engineer for John Fluke Manufacturing and Mica Laminates. In the 1970's; Brian, with his then wife, Lillian, and brother Al, founded American Pacific Marketing (APM) which provided the electronics industry with many of the consumables now used in electronic plating and drilling. Starting in his garage, APM eventually filled a large Redmond warehouse and employed over 60 people. In 1997, APM was sold to Electrical Insulation Suppliers (EIS) and Brian joined forces with them to coordinate sales of APM's broad product line. Brian left EIS to manage the North American division of the Luxemburg-based copper foil supplier, Circuit Foil.
In the early 2000's, Brian's career path switched from electronics to agriculture, specifically to the field of controlled pollination. Brian worked with pollen industry leaders to develop improved application, harvesting, and processing technologies and was a leader in domestic and international sales. Brian was actively meeting with orchardists and pollen processers and distributers in New Zealand only months before his death. He had no plans to retire. Brian loved his work and the people he worked with.
Brian was seldom at rest. During the late 1970s and 80s, he sailed boats for pleasure and competition. As a private pilot he traveled all over the United States, including Alaska. He was a scuba diver and dove in many of the oceans of the world, including Truk Lagoon, Palau, Yap, Cozumel, the Virgin Islands, as well as in his own back yard: Puget Sound and the inland waterways. Brian enjoyed hunting with Black Powder rifles. Being in the woods at elk camp was one of his greatest joys. He and his wife, Casandra, traveled together extensively throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and New Zealand.
Brian loved the challenge of building something from nothing. With his sawmill, a well-equipped woodshop, and whatever logs he could buy or salvage, Brian created everything from board games and garden sheds to fine furniture. His handiwork is present in the house he built with his wife, and many of his friends and relatives also benefitted from the products of his woodworking.
People who knew him well would characterize Brian as a teacher and mentor. He was generous with his time, and the friends who visited his woodshop were soon participating in one woodworking project or another, with Brian cheerleading them on. On some level, he is cheering them on still.
Brian's personality was as warm and impactful as his hair and beard were wild and unruly. His legacy of achievement through grit and determination will be passed on through the stories of his children, grandchildren, and others touched by his friendship. Brian loved his family tremendously. He will be missed by all he knew. In his memory, and to honor his commitment to the agriculture industry and the workers who labor to bring food to our tables,
Brian's life was driven by his need to learn, innovate, and leave the world a better place. His long-term career in electronics began in the 1960's at Hewlett Packard. He went on to work as an engineer for John Fluke Manufacturing and Mica Laminates. In the 1970's; Brian, with his then wife, Lillian, and brother Al, founded American Pacific Marketing (APM) which provided the electronics industry with many of the consumables now used in electronic plating and drilling. Starting in his garage, APM eventually filled a large Redmond warehouse and employed over 60 people. In 1997, APM was sold to Electrical Insulation Suppliers (EIS) and Brian joined forces with them to coordinate sales of APM's broad product line. Brian left EIS to manage the North American division of the Luxemburg-based copper foil supplier, Circuit Foil.
In the early 2000's, Brian's career path switched from electronics to agriculture, specifically to the field of controlled pollination. Brian worked with pollen industry leaders to develop improved application, harvesting, and processing technologies and was a leader in domestic and international sales. Brian was actively meeting with orchardists and pollen processers and distributers in New Zealand only months before his death. He had no plans to retire. Brian loved his work and the people he worked with.
Brian was seldom at rest. During the late 1970s and 80s, he sailed boats for pleasure and competition. As a private pilot he traveled all over the United States, including Alaska. He was a scuba diver and dove in many of the oceans of the world, including Truk Lagoon, Palau, Yap, Cozumel, the Virgin Islands, as well as in his own back yard: Puget Sound and the inland waterways. Brian enjoyed hunting with Black Powder rifles. Being in the woods at elk camp was one of his greatest joys. He and his wife, Casandra, traveled together extensively throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and New Zealand.
Brian loved the challenge of building something from nothing. With his sawmill, a well-equipped woodshop, and whatever logs he could buy or salvage, Brian created everything from board games and garden sheds to fine furniture. His handiwork is present in the house he built with his wife, and many of his friends and relatives also benefitted from the products of his woodworking.
People who knew him well would characterize Brian as a teacher and mentor. He was generous with his time, and the friends who visited his woodshop were soon participating in one woodworking project or another, with Brian cheerleading them on. On some level, he is cheering them on still.
Brian's personality was as warm and impactful as his hair and beard were wild and unruly. His legacy of achievement through grit and determination will be passed on through the stories of his children, grandchildren, and others touched by his friendship. Brian loved his family tremendously. He will be missed by all he knew. In his memory, and to honor his commitment to the agriculture industry and the workers who labor to bring food to our tables,
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