Benjamin Robert Fisher

with esophageal cancer. He was born in Sacramento, California on March 12, 1969.

Surrounded by loved ones, he passed away at UC Davis Medical Center in

Sacramento, California and was just 56 years old.

Ben was raised in Placerville, California and the oldest of three brothers, Eric, James

and Steven Fisher. Their parents James (Jim) and Gail Fisher (deceased January 26,

2024) wanted them to have space where they could enjoy being outdoors. Growing up,

they shared countless adventures. Ben was active in Boy Scouts and achieved Eagle

Scout status. He loved to fish and hunt with his dad and brothers, his Uncle Rob and

cousin Kevin Fisher, and his Uncle Mark Thoresen. Ben specialized in catching large

brown trout.

He graduated from Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs, California. Ben proudly

enlisted in the U.S Marine Corps and served at Twentynine Palms Training Center in

California after boot camp. In addition, he spent a year in Okinawa. His grandfather, M.

E. Womack, coincidentally, was stationed at the same base at the end of World War II.

Ben was a union journeyman sheet metal worker. He was happiest outdoors and spent

many summers working at the Ice House Reservoir youth camp as a fishing guide. His

Aunt Diane once told him he could be the best Park Ranger ever. He loved to ride his

motorcycle in the mountain and forest areas, sunshine, rain or snow. He had his

favorite places to visit. One of those his brother Jim shared was hiking to Pyramid Peak

to watch the fireworks from South Lake Tahoe on the 4th of July. Ben hiked there 14

times.

In 2005, Ben married Rebecca Lee Crosby, however, their relationship dissolved over

time. Significant events from their marriage, were the birth of their two wonderful

children, Bo and Ruby. Ben was so proud of them and treasured every minute of their

time spent together, especially the time he and Bo spent hiking, camping and fishing in

the mountains.

Ben was a patriot and loved his country. He would go out of his way to help others. He

loved his family and his many friends. Forever in our hearts, Ben will be greatly missed

and never forgotten.

Services will be private.