- Date Of Birth: March 14, 1932
- Date Of Death: January 21, 2018
- State: Colorado
Lester C. Fisher was born on March 14, 1932, in Muskogee, Oklahoma to his parents, Daniel Fisher and Essie Mae Brown Fisher. He was raised surrounded by his brother, and sister, Willa. He received his early education in Muskogee, where he completed grade school. He was given the nicknames of “L.C. in early years and “Lightning” in later years. He was no stranger to hard work. He rode a mule and help take care of the farm animals. He learned how to drive a tractor and started plowing the fields. He learned how to fix things as well as rebuild things. In his days growing up, economical times where hard and many resources were not available. L.C. learned to make do with what was available. In 1948, L.C. relocated to Amarillo, Texas. He wanted to experience life outside of Oklahoma. He started doing odd jobs to support himself. In 1950, he met Ernestine Titus. After a long courtship, they were married and started to raise a family. They both worked hard in the cotton fields until they eventually relocated to Denver, Colorado in 1961. L.C. enjoyed the “Big City Life of Denver.” He told many of his Texas friends, the sun never sets in Denver. He was refereeing to the street lights that come on after dark. L.C. and Ernestine later divorced but remained close friends. In 1979, L.C. met and later married Edith Mister. He was now blessed again with love. She was an angel and she treated her husband with love, devotion, and companionship. Edith cooked the most delightful meals and L.C. loved to eat. She also shared her cooking with all family members and they so appreciated her hospitality.
