Gary Preston Fields, 76, succumbed to cruel COVID-19 on December 6, 2020.
Gary was born on July 30, 1944 to John and Peg Fields in Minneapolis, MN.
Following his dad’s transfer to Phoenix, Gary graduated from Washington High ’62.
He attended ASU before enlisting in the US Air Force. After completion of his tour, Gary achieved his Graphic Arts degree from ASU.
He retired from Allied-Signal (Honeywell) as a computer graphic technician. Gary had varied interests and earned his Life Master in Contract Bridge, was a co-founder of Arizona Macintogh Users Group, member and officer of Arizona Knife Collectors Association.
Gary enjoyed travels through Canada, Europe and 45/50 USA.
Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Ginny, and his in-laws; Patty Madden and Bob and Dick Shaffer as well as 6 nieces and nephews and 6 great nieces and nephews as well as extended family.
Per Gary’s wish and the current situation, a private Graveside Service will be at The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 10:30 AM.
Donations may be made to Arizona Paralyzed Veterans in lieu of flowers at: 5501 N 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com.
“To Thine Own Self Be True”
By William Shakespeare ~ Hamlet
Debbie Goodland
Ginny and loved ones,
So very sorry to hear about Gary.
Please know that thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God give you strength, comfort and peace.
Betty Ehret
Dear Ginny and family,
So sorry for your loss. May the Lord provide comfort and healing. Your Arizona Alpha Delta Kappa Sisters are thinking of you and praying for you at this time.
With love,.
Norman L. Thompson, MD
To Ginny and family – we are so sorry for your loss. Gary was always one of our favorite patients. The world has lost a very inspiring man. May peace be yours.
Dr. Thompson and Patty
Candace Manger
Ginny, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you have many great memories of your 53 years together. I didn’t know Gary really, but I know that he was a supportive husband and fun to be around. I really only talked to him when you both came to my 50th birthday party and I remember that he made me laugh. I know he had some health struggles, but am so sad to hear he died of Covid19. You have good friends here so you will not be alone during this difficult time. We all try to prepare ourselves for this time in our lives but we can’t experience the grief until it happens. Please accept my sympathies and prayers.