Mary L. Fifield

MARY L. FIFIELD (SALYER) Mary L. (Salyer) Fifield, 73, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend became an angel in heaven on June 23, 2013. Mary was born October 11, 1939 in Rensselaer, IN the daughter of the late Denzell and Martha (Whitaker) Salyer. Mary loved being with her family. She took pride in her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She loved playing games, such as UNO and Chicken Foot. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband, sewing and bowling. On July 12, 1958 she married the love of her life, W. Earl Fifield. They resided in Valparaiso for 31 years then moving to Knox in 1997. After 13 years living in Knox, they relocated to Bradenton, Florida. Mary was a member of the United Methodist Church, and a member of the Starke County California Township Home Makers Club. For many years she worked as a supervisor for Hundt Wesson Foods, Orville Redenbacher popcorn division. Mary is survived by her husband, W. Earl Fifield; three children: Sheya (Bryan) Bennett of Valparaiso, Vikki (Kerry) Rust of North Judson, and Earl "Buzz" Fifield of DeMotte. She is also survived by five sisters: Mayola Humes of South Bend, Maxine (Terry) French of Walkerton, Betty (Robert) Dobson of Rensselaer, Ruth Brock of Wheatfield, and Carolyn (Bernie) Dykhuizen of Rensselaer. She had one brother, Harry (Elaine) Salyer of Lubbock, TX who preceded her in death. Mary has seven grandchildren: Linzie (Nick) Poort, Elisha (Keone) Batoon, Kirsten Fifield, Benjamin (Kemberly) Bennett, Kirah Fifield, Joshua Fifield, and Aly Bennett; and five great- grandchildren: Kaiwi, Kalia, Julian, Jude and Harrison. She had numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. A Celebration of Life service will take place on July 13, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at New Song Fellowship Church in Valparaiso. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Song Fellowship Church.