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1925
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2015
Ortho Fairbanks Obituary
He cherished time with his family. He is survived by his children: Moana (Dwayne) Liddell, Nancy (Vincent) Farr, Jared Fairbanks, Malia (Brent) Allsop. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren along with his sister, Virginia (Harold) Peterson, brothers, Vaughn Fairbanks, and Grant (Lucy) Fairbanks.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son, Hyrum and brother, Richard (Fonda) Fairbanks.
Ortho is a renowned artist and sculptor, creating works of art all over the world. He had a great love of all the beauties in life and shared this with his family and others. He was active member and held many positions in the LDS Church, community and Sons of Utah Pioneers. He taught fine art at the Church College of Hawaii (now BYU-Hawaii), Northland Pioneer College in Arizona and continued teaching and producing sculpture till the end of his life.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Monday, June 8, 2015 at the Canyon Rim Stake Center, 3051 South 2900 East, Salt Lake City, Utah where a viewing will be held Sunday, June 7, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and prior to services Monday from 9:45 to 10:45 am. Interment at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Online condolences at www.premierfuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Eka Su'a
July 1, 2015
Moana, I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know it must have been a wonderful reunion, however, to meet his lovely wife, son and other family. I just found out reading the BYU-Hawaii newsletter or I would have been so grateful to attend his services and remember. I'll have to tell him when I see him again. Love you, Moana
Bonnie Rokes Pence
June 9, 2015
I remember Art (as we called him) from my teenage and early twenties. He was a friend of my brother Willis Park Rokes, and he and Justin used to visit quite a bit before they all married. Art called me in Hawaii when I was there. I never got the opportunity to visit him and Myrna when I was living there, but I loved them both for their kindness. I believe it was just after the birth of Moana. Last time I saw Art was at Utah Valley University (College at that time) when he was honored for the David O McKay statue he did for the school. He was the sweetest and kindest man ever, and incredibly talented. May God bless all of you and enjoy those sweet memories you must have of your dear father.
June 8, 2015
Moana, Nancy, Jared and Malia - We love you all - such wonderful memories of being together in Laie. Ortho and Myrna were both exceptional people, and although years passed without seeing each other, we were still GOOD Friends. May you each have peace in your hearts at this time. Elaine Mayfield
Connie Davis-Herbert
June 7, 2015
Fairbanks Family,
We are sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. We have many fond memories of your family. We are happy that your parents are together now. The Neale and Barbara Davis Family
Benjamin Scoville
June 7, 2015
Two things that come to mind when I remember Ortho Fairbanks: His help and support for us when we were building our house; and the wonderful smile that stayed on his face when I visited, on his last birthday. Such a sweet, gentle, gracious man!
Unforgettable.
Al Rounds
June 7, 2015
Such a gentle loving soul, but so powerfully capable of such incredibly sensitive and expressive work. Well done my friend!!! Love to the family.
June 6, 2015
Fairbanks family,
We express our love and sympathy to all. We love you and are so privileged to have been associated with Ortho and Myrna, and how happy we are they are together once again.
Robert and Julie Swensen (São Paulo, Brazil)
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