Scott Charles Fischer
Scott C. Fischer passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by family. He and his twin sister were born in Bellingham, WA, in 1952. The family moved to Birch Bay when the twins were six years old. Scott enjoyed his growing-up years in Birch Bay, where he met his lifelong friends John Carter and Mark Radel.
He graduated from Blaine High School in 1970 and enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in Aviano, Italy; Sembach, Germany; and Las Vegas, Nevada. Scott began working at the Port of Bellingham at the Airport Fire Station in 1981. He was passionate about the safety of the people he served.
In 1984, he met and married Rose Fischer and was blessed with two stepchildren, Liane and Mel, whom he dearly loved. Scott also cherished his grandchildren from both Liane and Chuck Martin, and Mel and Rosalyn Asplund.
After Scott’s retirement from the Port of Bellingham, he helped his twin sister’s family with wheat harvest in Eastern Washington. He also loved to play golf, D&D, and poker with his buddies.
He served as a fire commissioner with North Whatcom Fire and Rescue for five years. Scott fought the good fight against Parkinson’s disease.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Arlene Fischer, and brother-in-law Dave Hansen.
He is survived by his sister, Fran Hansen, Bow, WA; brother Bob Fischer (Carrillee), Blaine, WA; twin sister Barb (Bruce) Abbey, Waitsburg, WA; stepdaughter Liane (Chuck) Martin, Blaine, WA; and stepson Mel (Rosalyn) Asplund, Dallas, TX. Grandchildren: Lindsie Martin, Ashlie Carmack (Joseph), Cory Martin, Austin Scott Martin, Sabrina Asplund. Great-grandchildren: Jacob Carmack, Benson Carmack, Katherine Carmack, Calvin Carmack, and Henry Carmack. Many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to Whatcom Hospice (2800 Douglas Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225) and Bellingham/Whatcom Fire Fighters Benevolent Foundation (PO Box 5401, Bellingham, WA 98227-5401)
A celebration of life will be held March 21 from 12 p.m.–2 p.m. at the Blaine Harbor Boating Center, 235 Marine Drive, Blaine, WA 98230.
The family would like to thank Summit Place and North Cascade Care Facility of Bellingham for their compassionate care of Scott.
