Keith Wayne Fields

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Our Dad, Keith W. Fields went home to the place Jesus prepared for him on December 7th, 2020 at the age of 88.

He was preceded in death by his parents Luverne W. Fields and Ramona Sorensen, his sister Janice Shackleford and son in law Allan Mayta.

Dad was born in Watertown, South Dakota on November 11th, 1932 and spent most of his childhood in Couer d’ Alene, Idaho. He graduated from Couer d’ Alene High in 1950 where he was a proud member of the Men’s quartet. He enlisted in the United States Air Force upon graduation where he learned to repair some of the finest aircraft in the world and later in his USAF career became an instructor.

While serving his country, dad was also a member of the USAF Sharp Shooter team, winning 2 state championships for his marksmanship with .22 and .45’s.

He served his country proudly with tours in Korea and Vietnam, retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1976 after 26 years.

As a young serviceman, Dad met and married Roxanna Wild and together they had 5 children whom he loved fiercely. Dad was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. At the age of 87 he made his last annual trip to hunt antelope in Montana, dragging his walker and oxygen tanks along for the ride.

He lived his life his way, had an opinion about everything and an infectious laugh. He was unbelievably knowledgeable about guns and spent most of his free time manning his table at gun shows along the west coast.

He is survived and missed deeply by his five children Randy Fields of Klamath Falls, Mike Fields, Janet (John) Munkres and Jeane Mayta all of Forest Grove, Oregon and James (Carrie) Fields of Battle Ground, Washington. His two sisters Gail (Darrell) Sands and Jean Pederson of Idaho and eight grandchildren.

Celebration of Life will be at Veterans Park in Klamath Falls on Saturday, May 29th, 2021 at 1pm..

Wearing Flip Flops is encouraged!

Arrangements through O’Hairs Funeral home.