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Joseph Fields Obituary

Fields, Joseph David 87, Phoenix Supply Co-Founder, died Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm, Friday, May 11, 2018, at East Evangelical Free Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Carry Fields; 4 brothers; 1 sister. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Norma Fields of Wichita; sons, Greg (Lily) Fields of Denver, CO, Scott (Joy) Fields of Kingwood, TX, Rex (Gina) Fields of Quitman, AR; daughters, Dana (Darren) Swink, Dawn (Shawn) Juby, both of Wichita; sister, May Reith of Woodward, OK; grandchildren, Charlotte, Clayton, Tyler, Austin, Jillian, Katie, Kenzie; several step-grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter arriving in August. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from May 10 to May 11, 2018.

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Dana Fields Swink

June 6, 2018

Norma, Dave and Rex. Fall 2016

Mom and Dad in 1973

Dana Fields Swink

May 12, 2018

Jim Fields

May 12, 2018

I remember Uncle Dave as a kind,very intelligent man. I had a great deal of respect for him. I hope to see him again.
Jim D. Fields Bremerton, WA.

Dan & Mary Rieth

May 11, 2018

Greatly missed uncle Dave

Susan Poulson

May 11, 2018

Im so sorry

Sandy Pendleton

May 11, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Thoughts and prayers to Jean and the kids.

Susan Mize-Poulson

May 11, 2018

Jean, Greg, Scott, Rex, Dana & Dawn,
I remember going to your house on Chautauqua when we were young, and your dad was always so nice. May you keep him close to your heart

Ron Provines

May 10, 2018

David you will be missed by Ron's Plumbing - I really enjoyed the time I spent talking to you at Phoenix Supply about our families in Oklahoma.
David educated me on what I know about wells and water pumps - he was very knowledgeable, and I appreciate it.
Norma, I really enjoyed David's time with me...he will be missed. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Sincerely, Ron

Doris Via Taylor

May 10, 2018

So thankful I got to see Uncle David last July in Oklahoma . Fond memories of a wonderful person. Praying for you Aunt Norma and family.

May 10, 2018

Sorry for your loss you and the family will be in my prayers. Please let me know if I can help in any way
Carolyn LeBosquet

Betty Fields-Moser

May 10, 2018

Wonderful Uncle and there has been many precious memories through the years. Love and prays for the family

Lonny Wright

May 10, 2018

A great smart and kind man.

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Daryl Hill

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Pat and ELdon

May 10, 2018

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So very sorry. He was such a kind gentle soul.

Harold Roesler

May 10, 2018

Kathy and I remember Dave as a good friend. Our sympathy to his family. We will miss him.

Lisa Johnston

May 10, 2018

My prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow.

Kathy Mize-White

May 9, 2018

I will always remember Dave as a kind, gentle soul. My deepest sympathy to the Fields family.

Dave Fields

Dana Swink

May 9, 2018

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