Keith R. Fisher - Allentown, PA
N 40° 33.805 W 075° 29.642
18T E 458178 N 4490412
A young oak tree is dedicated to the memory of Keith R. Fisher in Ruhe Park in SW Allentown, PA.
Waymark Code: WM168XV
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2022
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The Keith R. Fisher tree is located just to the NW of the basketball courts along one of the main walking paths of Ruhe Park in SW Allentown, PA. It is a young oak tree. Here is the story from Mr. Fisher's obituary:
"Keith R. Fisher, age 53, of Spring City, PA (formerly of Allentown) passed into the arms of the Lord, on Sunday, September 10, 2017, at his home. He was the son of Janet M. Fisher-Atiyeh and the late Gary R. Fisher. He was the step-son of James H. Atiyeh. Keith was a graduate of Wm. Allen High School, Class of 1982, and also a graduate of Temple University. For the last 24 years he was employed by First Quality Products, Inc. of Great Neck, NY. Keith loved life and lived it to the fullest. He most dearly loved and was extremely proud of his sons, Nathan, Jack, and Michael. Survivors: He is survived by his mother & step-father; his wife, Colleen; his sons, Nathan, Jack, & Michael; Brothers Scott (Sue), Brian (Verde); and sister Jill Haines (Douglas). He was preceded in death by his father, Gary R. Fisher, and brother, Bruce R. Fisher. Services: Per Keith's request, services will be private at the convenience of the family. Contributions: Donations can be made to Friends of the Allentown Parks, 2700 Parkway Blvd., Allentown, Pa 18104. Gifts will be directed to a Memorial Tree to be planted in his memory in the area of the Fish Hatchery and also to the Little Lehigh Trout Hatchery. Please note that on your donation. Keith spent much time in that area growing up and took his sons there frequently, last time being on Labor Day."
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As it turns out, the memorial tree was planted close to the Fish Hatchery park Keith loved so much. The Fish Hatchery is almost exactly 1 mile west from the location of this tree. This is a heartening story, as the donations probably enabled this tree to be planted.