Edward “Brent” Fisher
Gone from our sight but never from our hearts it is with deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Brent on November 9, 2020.
Brent was born on May 5th, 1943 in Kimberly, BC and his adventure in life took him to Cranbrook, Prince George and Kamloops which became home for 45 years. Brent attended BCIT in obtaining his electrical ticket and worked various construction sites in northern BC and BC Hydro.
Brent’s passion and love of cars lead him, durning a work shut down, to take the position of sales with Jado Motors in Prince George. This temporary move changed his career from electrician into the auto industry and eventually buying into Jado Motors. With partner Marvin Matt they approached Chrysler Canada and were able to obtain the licence as dealer for Chrysler Dodge along with a new show room and service centre.
In the 70’s, Brent left Prince George and moved to Kamloops where he and Marvin opened Valleyview Auto Sales. After a decision to close Valleyview Auto Sales Brent founded E.B. Fisher Ventures where he brokered in quality used automobiles. Brent continued on to work Nissan, as General Sales Manager, then with Dearborn in the wholesale division, and Braby Motors in Salmon Arm.
Prior to his retirement Brent would attended the Vancouver auto auctions weekly, travelling the Cariboo and Kootenay regions buying and selling vehicles.
Brent loved his Blue Jays and Vancouver Canucks. He would make bets made with nephew Todd, but he didn’t win too often. Trips to Nat Stadium to watch the Vancouver Canadians, time at the cabin on the Little Shuswap, back road trips to Vidette Lake, spending time with family and best of all in the back yard, sitting on the deck,Vodka cooler in hand, admiring how perfect the lawn was mowed. (Brent was a very detail person).
Brent was pre-deceased by the cherished memories of his sister Anita, father Robert (Bert) Fisher, mother Frances (Fabro) Fisher
He was a brother, uncle, great uncle and proudly a papa (which he loved). He leaves his partner and best friend of 21 years, Marie to carry on living life without him. Sister Frances and husband (Bro) Ken Rickbeil, nephews Todd (Rhea & Tristen ) Rickbeil, Aaron (Anita) Rickbeil, great nephew and niece Parks and Aspen all of Calgary. Extended family, mother in-law Ivy, sister -in law Lori, of Edmonton, sons-in- law Brent Ashton, Calgary, Cory Ashton, grandchildren Byron, Braedon and Brienna all of Salmon Arm.
Brent had many cherished long time friendships including Patti Johnson, Marv and Joan Matt, Ed (Big Eddy) Davidson all of Kamloops, Annette Jackson, Vernon, Ferne Jones, Calgary, and Tanya Fraser, Kamloops. So many more friendships Brent had both personal and in th auto industry that we cannot begin to name.
He will be remembered for his kindness, honesty, non judgemental(only in action) and best of all his sense of humor. Lucky for those of us who have experienced those qualities.
Our friend Brett gave me a poem and said for what he knows, Brent has a dash to be proud of. This is only a few lines of the poem.
The Dash by Linda Ellis.
“For it matters not how we own, the cars…the house…the cash.
What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash”
“Red” (the Roving Reporter) keep the pen and pad handy, keep the bic lite so I can find my way to you, because our story isn’t finished yet.” Marie
Those wishing to make a Memorial Contribution can contribute to the SPCA.
The celebration of Brent’s life will be held in 2021 and his final resting place will be in Kimberly, BC
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Décès pour la Ville: Kamloops, Province: Colombie britanique