Birth date: Aug 22, 1949 Death date: Jun 17, 2021
William Herman Fisk, 71, passed away on June, 17, 2021 after a hard fought battle with cancer. William (Bill) was born in Houston, TX on August 22nd, 1949. He graduated from Jesse H. Jones High School with some continuing educatio Read Obituary
Papa bill was like a surrogate father to me…but especially to my son Aden who is turn 18. We just saw him in may. I’m shocked. I’ve still been sending him text messages about how Aden is doing and how much he wants to see him. I have no idea how I’m going to tell Aden. He was Aden’s role model, cheered at his baseball games, taught him how to hunt, fish…..I will miss him beyond words but it will crush Aden.
I can not share a single memory as there are so many. Bill was a huge part of my life for more than 30 years. Bill and I met when we bowled together, eventually I became his bookkeeper and more important, a lifelong friend. He was a true family man! . When he sold his house, he had not planned ahead. My girls and I stopped to see him as he was packing. When I asked, when do you have to be out of here, his response was, "tomorrow". He was planning to stay in a hotel for a couple days, till he found a place. After we all finished packing, he spent the night (and the next 4 months) at my place. He brought along his prized stuffed duck which he proudly hung on the wall. When he moved on, the duck remained at my place, until one day when the cat attacked and destroyed the duck. I found the poor thing in pieces with feathers all over the room. For months, he asked if he could come pick up the duck and I avoided it. I didn't have the heart to tell him. Eventually, it was revealed that the duck was gone and he forgave me because that's the type of guy he was. For years after that, we always laughed about "the duck".
My youngest girls worked for Bill at the AOJ and he had a positive impact on their lives For that, I am grateful. He was the reason I attended Community Church of Joy. His faith, undeniable! Bill was loving, caring, adventurous, and just fun to have around. His positive attitude was infectious. He always had a smile and hug for those around him.
Bill was loved by many and will be missed by all. God hit a homerun when he hade Bill!!
Rest in peace my friend!
Hard to believe that big heart could be contained in Bill's chest! He always focused on whoever he was with.
In 15/16 I was going through cancer treatments, my insurance company sent me to Tulsa for treatments even though I lived in Phoenix area. The day after Thanksgiving through 10 Jan I had to remain in Tulsa. Bill who was visiting family in TX, rang and asked if he could take me out for New Year's Eve, and he wanted me to pick the "fanciest", restaurant! He flew to Tulsa we had a grand time and I felt totally pampered and cared for. Bill spread a lot of 'caring' around in the the years that I knew him.When I retired I moved to Michigan but we talked via phone, mostly about faith and our missions in life. I told Bill I know Father will not take him until he had completed all he was created to do and at that time he could go in peace
Missions accomplished Bill! I carry you in my heart.
Love and peace to your family.
Shalom, Karen
Somehow I just knew he was gone. I was heartbroken to learn of his passing and grateful to be able to see his service. He loved you all very much and I know that he will be missed greatly. He was a shining star, a tornado, a soft rain and sometimes a thunderstorm. I loved him so very much. I will cherish all the memories. Love, Sherlyn
Bill and I met when we were bowling on the same league in the 90's. We hit it off pretty well and talk a lot about life and his magazine that he was trying to get off the ground. As we got to know each other, I found out the he was having problems with his living arrangements, so I offered him a place to stay. Over the next few years, Bill became like an older brother to me. Bill was passionate about getting his magazine going and we went to a lot of events together. I remember one event that was a stew cook off in Apache Junction that we were going to on a Saturday and Friday night we were preparing the ingredients for the stew. We were going to cook a Buffalo stew, so we were marinating the Buffalo meat in soy sauce, brown sugar and beer. What each of us didn't know is that each of us kept putting more brown sugar in it. The next day at the cook-off we started cooking the stew and a few hours later Bill took the first bite. The look on his face was priceless. Then he said that the stew was so sweet that it could used as a topping on ice cream. We all laughed and that's when we found out that all of us(my nephew and my neighbor) was putting brown sugar in the marinate. At the end of the day our stew took second place. Bill was so proud of all of us. I could go on about all the memories of Bill because we had such a get time. Bill, we will miss you my brother. Rest in peace.
I've tried to think of just one special memory, but heart cannot choose. I remember the special friendship, the countless times we shared with Bill and Peggy, our kids and Melvin, Martha and Gator. I remember the bond between our children over 40+ years that still continues today. While I am unable to attend the service, my heart, prayers and thoughts are with the Fisk family, as well as his wonderful friends Melvin Glass and Bill Mericle. Love, Debbie Mask
