Memories of Joel Matthew Fischer

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Joel Matthew Fischer

Portland, OR

June 6, 1983 - January 8, 2021

Jun 6, 1983 - Jan 8, 2021

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Anne Buzzini

2017, Otter Crest, Oregon, USA

Joel loved Otter Crest, the ocean, and of course, his sun protection. He was the only man I would ever let use my Korean sun milk because he actually knew what it was. (This merman pose was also his suggestion.)

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Jessica Richen

Joel was always up for hanging out and impromptu happy hours, even if it meant driving up from Salem.

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Danica Carlson

2015, Portland, OR, USA

The guy that made the effort to hang out when almost nobody else did, a special soul indeed, see you up there my friend.

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Danica Carlson

I left Portland in 2012 and over the year came 'home' as often as I could to see family and friends. As the... Read more I left Portland in 2012 and over the year came 'home' as often as I could to see family and friends. As the years passed and I... Read more I left Portland in 2012 and over the year came 'home'... Read more

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Lisa Fitch

While I never got to meet Joel, I always heard great things about him from Tricia, one of my oldest friends. I was thrilled to hear of all the amazing adventures they got to go on around the world. I send my deepest condolences to all who knew him.

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Amber Blessing

2019, Portland, OR, USA

Classic Joel Gift -

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Nicholina Terzieff

I still have mine! Carry it with my masks and use a bit now and then... love it. So soothing. I still have mine! Carry it with my masks and use a bit now and then... love it. So soothing. I still have mine! Carry it with my masks and use a... Read more

Tim Hartman

Just commented in same! My kids loved these lol. Just commented in same! My kids loved these lol. Just commented in same! My kids loved these lol.

Amber Blessing

2019, Portland, OR, USA

I’ll never forget meeting Joel for the first time in my first week working with East Fork Cultivars. He was carrying his motorcycle helmet and wearing a leather jacket. I knew I’d like him right away. He handed me a tiny vial of lavender oil and told me he keeps one in his pocket to take out smell when he needs the calm. Genius! I keep it in my pocket now most every day too. I don’t think I could smell lavender anywhere and not think of him now.

One thing I loved about Joel is that if you were going somewhere, he probably had some travel tips for you. He sent me on a hunt for some very special chicken in Sayulita once. Pollo’s Yolanda. Pro tip: get there early for the chicken. If you get there too late, the chicken you see cooking is not for you, it’s for the people who get there early tomorrow. It looked and smelled great!

I grew to really admire Joel in the short time I knew and worked with him. He will be very missed.

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Sending all my love ❤️

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Sarah Taylor

I was his middle school principal. The funniest was that he was always offering to take out the recycling but was found kissing his girlfriend under the steps. We would laugh and laugh. Always a smile and a twinkle

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Laura Curtis

Joel was a friend, a colleague and most recently my realtor. I was terrified of the home buying process, but when I called Joel to tell him we were ready to start looking for a house and ask for his help, I was instantly put at ease. Joel made looking for a house easy and at times, even fun. A couple of months ago he was late to a house showing because he was making us cookies. Because, of course he would do something like that. They were so good. Still hot out of the oven. We ate them together in the sunshine.

He listened to me, supported me and gave me great advice. I trusted him so much because I saw the way he lived his life with integrity, made hard choices, made smart choices and prioritized what was most important to him.

We didn't get the chance to finish the search together, but I learned so many valuable lessons from him. Wherever we end up landing when it's right, it will be because of him. And every time I choose just a little more freedom for myself, I will think of him and be glad I got the chance to know and learn from his example.

Thinking of all of Joel's incredible friends and family. All my love and deepest sympathies.

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Olivier Cappitt

I've been extremely lucky to have not lost many people close to me in my life. But without doubt, Joels recent passing has affected me the most, and so deeply.

I've spent the weekend looking through old photos, and thinking of times I've spent with him.

After meeting him in 2007 on a trip to Japan, and then most notably, on moving to Portland, Joel immediately opened himself and his friends and Tricia up, to a level I've never experienced before, and I straight away felt like I had a community of good friends which made my stay there so much easier and more enjoyable.
In the just over 2 years I spent there, Joel and Tricia became among my dearest friends, and there were few weeks in that time where I wasn't with either Joel or both of them.

Hot Tub Taco Tuesdays on my rooftop were among my favourite times.

I miss him so much already, and will carry his memory in me for the rest of my life.
RIP Joel. It'll be a much better and more interesting place up there now with you in it.

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Martha Brooks

I am so sorry for the loss of Joel. While I have not worked with him in the past year, we often worked together on issues and he was tremendous. I loved how he worked, his legislative savvy and good natured way. Goodbye, my friend.

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Drew Johnston

In addition to his love of green, I'll always remember his fondness for white - as in v neck undershirts with a tuft of chest hair popping out. Unabashed in fashion, Joel was similarly unconcerned with social constraints that above all would prevent someone from living a life authentic and a life filled with joy and discovery. Joel was magical and will be remembered as such through the many lives he touched.

I am so fortunate to be forever touched by the giant heart that lay beneath the v neck tees. He provided some of the deepest comfort after my dad passed as we bonded over fathers gone too soon. Now Joel has left far too soon and the full weight of the loss of love, friendship, and a life authentic that represents has yet to sink in. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

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