Robert 'Bob' Fairchild Obituary (1935

Robert (Bob) Fairchild passed away April 10, 2022, surrounded by his family. Bob was born March 2, 1935, in Enterprise, Oregon to C. Verdo and Olive Fairchild. They relocated to Central Oregon residing in Redmond and Prineville. Bob met the love of his life at a high school dance, he knew right then, that girl was his future. Bob married Marilyn Pinkston shortly after graduation in 1953. Together Bob and Marilyn raised five daughters. They would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary in September. Bob served in the National Guard out of Seaside, Oregon from 1953 to 1961. Bob moved his family to Ellensburg in 1962 to manage Tum A Lum Lumber Company. Bob retired from Tum A Lum in 1984 to pursue his artistic interest in picture framing. Many Artists local and otherwise would seek out his framing abilities to showcase their art. Bob is survived by his wife of 69 years, Marilyn Fairchild, daughters Lana (Mike) Smith, Keli (John) Bender, Kim Fairchild, Toni (Tom) Clayton, beloved sister-in-law Pami Jo (Elwin) Westbrook, ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He adored them all. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews he loved and held dear. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother and daughter Teri Dellinger. Our special thanks to Stacey Bond who dedicated herself to dads care the last two years, and the staff at Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center, specifically Diane Rubio, RN. Per his request, there will be no formal service. In remembrance of our dad and grandpa, please be kind to one another. Sit in the sunshine, and wave to a stranger.