We are sad to announce that McLane (Mike) Fisher, Jr. passed away on Saturday, December 13, at the age of 87. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Betty Griswold Fisher and Louis McLane Fisher. He attended Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia; graduated from Hampton Sydney College in Farmville, Virginia; and University of Virginia, and University of Oregon to receive his MBA.
Most of his career was spent as CFO of CH2M HILL. After retiring from CH2M HILL, Mike served on the boards of several engineering companies, and formed his own consulting company, Quaere.
Mike was a lover of nature, a bird hunter, and an accomplished fly fisherman, especially on the Big Horn River in Montana, the Deschutes, and the Metolius. He taught all his children to love the sport. He was also crazy about lacrosse and played into his 70s. He was very proud of his Championship Medal from the World Games in Perth, Australia, in 2002.
His love of the arts was apparent in his large collection of paintings and bronze sculptures. He was a big fan of John Denver and used to sing and play his songs on his guitar.
Mike is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sue Fisher; one daughter, Kathy Aschwald; three sons, Mark, Matt, Andy; and two brothers, Alec and Este. He is also survived by one stepdaughter, Sonja Ponath, nine nieces and nephews, 13 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Betsy Fisher Gorman, stepson Rolf Hansen, stepdaughter Kirsten Hansen, and nephew Kirk Fisher. If desired, memorial contributions can be sent to Sisters Habitat for Humanity, or The Native Fish Society, POB 1536, Oregon City, OR 97045.