- Date Of Birth: October 8, 1936
- Date Of Death: June 24, 2019
- State: New Mexico
Lieutenant Colonel Don R. Fisher, EdD died peacefully at North Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Albuquerque on June 24, 2019. He was born in Wichita Falls, TX, on October 8, 1936, to Ethel Ray Varnell and Arthur “Doc” Fisher. After graduation from Texas A&M University and commissioning in the US Army, Don married Virginia Lee (Ginny) Cowey in Wichita Falls.
During his army career, Don saw duty in Germany, in several states, and in Viet Nam where he was awarded two Purple Hearts, Bronze Stars for meritorious service and for Valor. While stationed at Sandia Base after his first tour of duty in Viet Nam, he earned his Master’s degree from UNM, fell in love with New Mexico, and swore to return some day. After retiring from the army, he completed his doctorate at Texas Tech University and returned to New Mexico as promised.
