Gerald "Jerry" Robert Fisk

Jerry Fisk passed away on August 27, 2015 from pneumonia after a lengthy battle with MDS. Jerry was 77 years old but always flew under the radar as acting much younger; he had the drive and energy of a man half his age. He savored every day of his life as if it was a 100 point bottle of wine. Jerry became a connoisseur of fine wines. Collected some, drank many and always shared that special bottle with his friends and family. Jerry and his wife, Sherry, lived in Chelan for 10 years where they both became very involved in the community. Jerrry’s hobby was the weather and he was Weather Spotter No. 36 for many years; reporting temperatures and snowfall to the weather service on a regular basis. Jerry was a manufacturers' representative who sold wood, pellet and gas stoves and fireplaces for Travis Industries. He was loved and respected by all who encountered him in the hearth industry and was well-known throughout the country. Jerry mostly traveled the northwest and Alaska logging numerous miles on his vehicle. Over the years his business partners and customers became fabulous friends, part of his family and often times traveling companions. He was often referred to as "the legend" in his industry; a person with an incredible work ethic and exceptionally good at what he did. He was a mentor to many starting out in the industry or those starting out in business in general. He also had a strong affection for Zihuatanejo, Mexico, a small town on the Pacific Coast a bit above Acapulco where he vacationed many times. Jerry will be missed and remembered with affection by all those who knew him. He was a husband, father, grandfather and just became a great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Fisk, his children Tiffany Fisk of Birch Bay, Jennifer Vaughan (Bill) from Spokane and Andrew Fisk (Stacey) from Waverly, grandchildren Victoria Gallaher of Spokane, Madison Michaelis of Spokane, Greg Vaughan of Cheney, Carson, Hudson and Ellie Fisk of Waverly and great grandson Zayden of Spokane and his brother Wesley Fisk of Seattle. A celebration of his life will be held in October in Chelan. Any memorial gifts should be made to givenaked.org which is a local charity to benefit the fire victims of this year’s wildfires in Chelan. Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guest book at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are by Jones & Jones-Betts Funeral Home.

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Gerald "Jerry" Robert Fisk

June 7, 1938 - August 27, 2015