Paul L. Fairchild Jr.

Paul Fairchild Jr., age 77 of Hesperia, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2008 at his home. Paul was born on Nov. 11, 1930 in Hart to Paul Ferris and Myrtle J. (McClaren) Fairchild and moved to Hesperia at the age of 6 where he graduated from Hesperia High School in 1950 and has been a lifelong resident. Paul met and later married Arlene Kirwin on Dec. 15, 1951 in Hesperia. He had worked at the Gerber Products Company in Fremont as a foreman in the kitchen department for over 38 years until his retirement in 1990. Paul served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the VFW and American Legion in Hesperia. Paul also enjoyed working in his wood shop, hunting and fishing and vegetable gardening.

SURVIVORS : his loving wife of 56 years, Arlene of Hesperia; his children, Allen P. (Diane) Fairchild of Hesperia; Mary K. Johnson of Walkerville; Mark W. (Michelle) Fairchild of Hesperia; Gregory S. (Penny) Fairchild of Grant; 9 grandchildren; several step grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; several step great grandchildren; his brothers, Darwin Buck of Wallhalla; Raymond (Janice) Fairchild of Hesperia; Joe (Bonnie) Fairchild of Hesperia; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at the Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel with Rev. Richard Williams of the Hesperia Presbyterian Church in Hesperia presiding with interment in the West Hesperia Cemetery. Friends may consider the American Diabetes Association or charity of donor’s choice for memorial contributions in memory of Paul. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Fairchild family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel.

For the family of Paul.

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

I enjoyed working with Paul at Gerber.

Jerry Woodring

Posted 3/25/2008

We're very sorry to hear that Paul has passed away. Please accept our condolences.

Gary & Phyllis Lattin

Posted 3/25/2008

Dear Aunt Arlene and Family, Thinking of you all at this time in the loss of your loved one. May all your good memories give you all peace and comfort.Will always remember all the family get togethers and having some of the turtle meat that he so enjoyed having us all try, a great Uncle he was. Love Mel & Eula

Arlene and Mark, I am so sorry to learn of Paul's passing. I have many happy memories of turtle frys and ice cold beverages, ball games and such. You will be in our prayers. Dennis & JoAnn Bromley

Posted 3/27/2008

I'm going to miss my Grandpa for a million different reasons and I pray for strength for my entire family while coping with our loss. I hope I helped make his last few days with us as comfortable as possible. I also hope he could feel and sense the love in the room those last few days. He left Grandma in good hands as her family will help support her as she faces life without him.

Thank you to everyone who supported us by coming to the visitation and/or the funeral...you all hold special places in our hearts!

Shanon Meeuwenberg(Fairchild)

I'm going to miss my Grandpa for a million different reasons and I pray the strength for my entire family while coping with our loss. I hope I helped make his last few days with us as comfortable as possible. I hope he could feel and sense the love in the room those last few days. He left Grandma in good hands as her family will help support her as she faces life without him.

Thank you to everyone who supported us by coming to the visitation and/or the funeral...you all hold special places in our hearts!

Shanon Meeuwenberg(Fairchild)