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Submitted: 6/9/17 • Approved: 10/13/22 • Last Updated: 10/16/22 • R1186513-G1186513-S3
Loretta
February 8, 1927 - April 7, 2017
*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Sunday, April 9, 2017
ROGERS — Loretta Spaeth Fairchild, 90, of Rogers passed away Friday, April 7, 2017, at Hospice Center in Little Rock, Ark. She was born Feb. 8, 1927, in Kansas City, Mo., to the late Ervin Francis and Violet Appleby Spaeth. Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, seven siblings, and her son James E. Fairchild.
Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Marvin E. Fairchild of Rogers; a sister, Inez Spaeth of Columbus, Texas; a son, Ron Fairchild (Jane) of Oklahoma City; four daughters: Kathryn Fairchild of Jacksonville, Ark., Janice Allmendinger (David) of Little Rock, Ark., Nancy Quinn (Jim) of North Little Rock, Ark., Sheila Houk (Bruce) of Garfield, Ark.; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Marvin and Loretta moved to Rogers in 1958 and have been active members in the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and school, and the Rogers Community.
Loretta attended Oklahoma State University where she met Marvin. She joined Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and made many lifelong friends. Loretta was a librarian for the city of Rogers for 19 years. Traveling with friends and relatives was a big part of their lives, as well as ministering to the sick and dancing away Friday nights at the Elks Club.
Visitation will be Monday, April 10, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Rosary service at 6:30 at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. Fourth, Rogers. Funeral Mass is 12 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Rogers.
in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Horses for Healing, 14673 Daniel Road, Bentonville, Ark. 72712; or St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, 1416 W. Poplar St. Rogers, Ark., 72758. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.
Marvin
March 17, 1925 - April 18, 2017
*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
ROGERS — Marvin Eugene Fairchild, 92, of Rogers passed away April 18, 2017, at Hospice Center in Little Rock, Ark. He was born March 17, 1925, in Camago, Okla., to the late Alma Adell and Tommy Fairchild.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 69 years Loretta Fairchild, three siblings, and his son, James E. Fairchild.
Survivors include a son, Ron Fairchild (Jane) of Oklahoma City; four daughters: Kathryn Fairchild of Jacksonville, Ark, Janice Allmendinger (David) of Little Rock, Ark., Nancy Quinn (Jim) of North Little Rock, Ark., Sheila Houk (Bruce) of Garfield, Ark.; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
After serving his country as a Navy Seabee during WWII in the Philippine Islands, Marvin graduated Oklahoma State University with a degree in Animal Husbandry and a minor in Radio Broadcasting, and was Past President of AGR fraternity.
In 1958 Marvin, Loretta, and their children moved from Oklahoma City, Okla., to Rogers, Ark., where he was co owner of Northwest Meat Packing Co.
Marvin and Loretta were active members in the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and school. Marvin was a Board Member and President of many Rogers' community and civic organizations and helped define civil leadership in the Rogers' community and SVDP: Past President, Faithful Navigator, and original member of the Knights of Columbus; Marvin spent several years hosting the KDUA Catholic radio program and interviewing persons within the Arkansas diocese providing positive Catholic examples influencing and encouraging many.
Through Marvin's work with young people at the Boys' Club Ranch in Winslow, Horses for Healing, 4-H and starting the first Junior Livestock Show (which is still in effect today), Marvin has forever touched the lives of many.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Rosary from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 306 N. 4th St. Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Funeral Mass will be at St. Vincent de Paul in Rogers, Friday April 21, at noon. Interment will follow in the St. Vincent Cemetery, Avoca, Ark.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Horses for Healing 14673 Daniel Road, Bentonville, Ark. 72712; St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, 1416 W. Poplar St., Rogers, Ark. 72758. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.
Contributed on 6/9/17 by judyfrog
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