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LT Isaac Albert Fisher, USN (RET)
March 7, 2007

LT Isaac Albert Fisher, USN Retired, returned to the Lord on March 7, 2007. Devoted to God, to his family and to his country, Isaac, 77, succumbed to cancer at his home. He was born on March 9, 1930 in Port Jervis, NY and grew up during the depression in various cities on the East Coast. After graduating from high school in Philadelphia, Isaac enlisted in the Navy in 1948. Following at-sea tours on the USS Siboney and USS Midway, Isaac transferred to the US Naval Security Group. During his twenty-seven year career he rose through the ranks receiving a commission in 1962. He retired as a lieutenant in 1975. Isaac's overseas tours included Japan, Morocco, Spain, and England. While on active duty, he received a degree in business administration from the University of Maryland.

After the Navy, Isaac began his second career as the business manager at Glen Burnie High School, where he worked until his retirement in 1995. His second retirement still didn't suit him, so he remained active as a substitute and interim business manager in Anne Arundel County high schools.

The church has long been an anchor for Isaac and his family. Even during his overseas deployments he remained active in the church, taking on responsibilities as Sunday school leader on-base in Morocco and Spain. In England, Isaac and his family were active members of the local parish of St. Mary in the Village of Charlton Kings in Gloucestershire. When the family returned to the United States, he was an active member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Glen Burnie and later, of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Annapolis. Isaac was a member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew in both churches, as well as having served as a vestry member, lay reader, and youth group leader.

Isaac was a devoted father to his four children and a mentor to many midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy. Starting in 1979, he and his wife Frances sponsored midshipmen, opening their hearts and their home to them.

They continued to give the midshipmen a home away from home for many years sponsoring over twenty and inviting many of their sponsored midshipmen's friends and company mates to share their home. These young men, who came to see Isaac and Frances as surrogate parents, have kept in touch as they grew and had families of their own.

Isaac is survived by his wife, Frances, whom he married in 1954, and four sons: Isaac Jr., John, David, and Mark, as well as eight grandchildren.

Always a friend to anyone in need, Isaac leaves behind too many close friends to name. His quiet strength, steadfast faith, and steady moral compass will be missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Jemicy School at 11 Celadon Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117.

Source: http://obit.hardestyfuneralhome.com/obit_display.cgi?id=388465&listing=Current

From: Don Cruse
3/16/07