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Richard Fields Obituary
Reverend Richard Eugene "Dick"
(Age 71)
Born August 3, 1939 and went to be with our Lord peacefully May 11, 2011 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Dick became an Ordained Evangelical Minister in 1996 and volunteered his time at the VA Medical Center for a number of years. He was proud of the fact that he could make others be at peace with God. Dick served in the U.S. Air Force. Survived by his former wife Sharon Kay Fields with whom he was with for over 45 years; five daughters, Fawn Fields-Nelson - Mukilteo, WA, Margo Searls - Wilsonville, Ore, Shannon Stone (Tom) - Spokane, WA, Mary Fields - Allenstown, NH, Jeni Murphy (Tim) - Spokane, WA; three sons, Scott Fields (Brenda) - Spokane, WA, Matthew Francis - Kyllberg, Germany, Wade Fields - Spokane, WA; 14 grandchildren, Dru Searls (Amy), - Spokane, WA, Rachelle Searls (Orrin) - Shelton, WA, Justin Fields (Ali) - Boise, ID, Brittany Fields, Concord, NH, Shari Fields - Old Orchard Beach, ME, Michael Nelson - Mukilteo, WA, Sara Stone - Spokane, WA, Rickie Fields (Leah) -" Spokane, WA, Samie Fields -" Spokane, WA, Ashlee Nelson -" Mukilteo, WA, Dylon Fields -" Spokane, WA, Alyssa Fields - Spokane, WA, Lilly Francis - Kyllberg, Germany, Cohen Murphy - Spokane, WA; and 17 great-grandchildren. Also survived by his sister Janet Byzewski (Bob) - Yorktown, VA. There were two other men in Dick's life that Dick thought of as his sons, Mike Nelson of Spokane, WA and Terry Brodbeck of Green Bay, WI. Numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by three children Tammy, Jay and Kellee Fields, his parents Samuel O. Fields and Bernice B. Anderson, his brother Wayne H. Fields and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A celebration of Dick's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Ball & Dodd Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Fields
alyssa fields
May 29, 2011
g-pa,
grandpa i know that u n i never had much time together but i just want you to know that i love you and miss you vary much. when u had stopped breathing i was shocked and i didnt want to believe it at first because when i had my arm rapped around u you chest was still moving up and down there for a while i though you where still fighting like a champ. you had faught a long jerney and it was time for you to put your self at rest your in a better place and we will all miss you. always and forever grandpa.
R.I.P grandpa
love always your grand daughter alie op
May 28, 2011
Thank you for your service and for making this world just a little bit better
April
May 28, 2011
Uncle Dick,
You were always there to support and care when we needed a friend. You were a teacher and a guide for many. Our sadness knows no end. We love you and we always will.
May 23, 2011
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Rev. Richard E. Fields for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Fawn Fields-Nelson
May 17, 2011
Dad...Words can never describe how much I love you and how much I'm going to miss you! You were the best father any girl could ever ask for. How am I going to go on without you Dad? I know I have to, but it's going to be so hard. I didn't want you to suffer anymore Dad, but I wanted you to stay with me so bad. I laid next to you right after your heart stopped beating, and just held you...did you feel the love I have for you going with you? I sure hope so. It was so hard to see you go, but I know that you are not hurting anymore and that now it's my sisters & my little brothers turn to have you with them. Tell Grama hello for me and I love her! Forever & always Dad, I love you!
Stacy Dufner
May 15, 2011
I Love you Uncle Dick. You were so special to me. I will always remember our time together. I will miss you dearly. I know you are watching over all of us. We were so blessed to have you in our lives. You will be missed so much.
Stacy Dufner
May 15, 2011
What a wonderful man you were Uncle Dick. I love you. To my Fields family, I love you all so very much. My prayers and love are with you all. I wish I could be there with you.
Fran Wilson
May 15, 2011
Dick, rest in peace
Jackie Parent
May 15, 2011
you will always be the light in our minds and hearts Uncle Dick. We love you very much and know you are watching over us and keeping us all safe.
Jackie Parent
May 15, 2011
TO MY SPOKANE FAMILY... I love you all. I am sure he is at peace. Always stay together and remember the love he passed on to each of us every day. Sorry I can't be there but we are with you in spirit.
Janet Byzewski
May 14, 2011
Kenny
Thank you so much for posting something for all of us. Dick has always thought highly of you and was very proud of the fact our little cousin was not only and Cop but he was named after him as well. He has always held all of the Krough kids close in his heart. I myself, remember all that you havegiven to all of us. I remember the time my care got hit here in Spokane and you came out to take the report. How cool was that. If you find it in your heart to be there tomorrow please come up to me afterwards and I would love a hug.
thank you Kenny
Love
Janet
Rachelle Searls
May 14, 2011
I love you Gramps! I know you're watching over all of us. Love, Chelle
Kim Gamble
May 14, 2011
I love you Dick. Thanks for being a dad when I needed one the most. You will be missed. Rest now.
Kimmer
Laura Silkworth
May 14, 2011
My sincerest sympathy goes out to your entire family. I work with Jeni and I know how much he was loved by so many people. He will be missed but he touched so many lives it seems he will never be forgotten. Bless you all in this time of sorrow. Laura Silkworth
May 14, 2011
Janet, Sharon, and family I am sad to here of Dicks passing. I had lost contact with Dick over the years but have good childhood memories including a visit he made while home on leave from the Air Force.
Cousin Ken Krogh
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