Fischer , Alan Donn 56, passed away on August 23, 2008 after a very brief illness. Alan was born on Sept 1, 1951 in Hastings, Nebraska where he lived until age 17. He moved to Dallas, and was a 1969 graduate of R L Turner HS in Carrollton . Alan graduated from SMU in 1973 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering which enabled him to travel the world and work in many different countries. Alan was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity where he developed many lifetime bonds of friendship. Alan was a fine chef and a connoisseur of food. His other pastimes included fishing and hunting. Alan is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; mother, Marilyn, and sister, Pamela. Alan is survived by his father, Donn Fischer ; stepchildren Pete Sugawara, Tanya Hamak, Raena Bordessa, Brett Carroll, Shawn Williams, and their families; sisters Valerie Fischer , Jan Haberer, and brother-in-law, Randy; 21 grandchildren; 2 nieces; 3 nephews, and many close friends. Memorials may be made to Texas Delta chapter of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Rites to celebrate Alan's life will be Tue, Aug 26th, 3pm at Metrocrest Funeral Home, 1810 N. Perry Rd., Carrollton , TX 75006.

The Dallas Morning News - Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

ALAN DONN FISCHER
"FISH"
SEPT 1, 1951 - AUG 23, 2008

Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas