Class of 1977
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Val Fields, age 43 of Bellingham, WA, passed away May 21, 2002 in Glacier, WA. She was born December 24, 1958 in San Diego, CA to Donald and Joyce (Manring) Fields.
Val graduated from San Dieguito High School in Encinitas, CA and from Lesly College in Cambridge, MA. Val worked as a Visiting Angel helping people live with dignity in their own home. She helped people to have a peaceful transition from life to death. Val’s compassion towards people and generosity of spirit has left a lasting impression on our hearts. She embodied a deep sense of beauty and love of nature. Her passion and joy were expressed through her resonant laughter, sparkling eyes and especially her music. Her sweet voice will linger in our hearts and souls forever. Val will be profoundly missed and forever cherished.
Survived by her mother, Joyce Fields of Spokane, WA brothers, Larry Fields and wife Nancy of Chattaroy, WA, Alan C. Fields and wife Arlene of Oceanside, CA nephews and nieces, Justin C. Fields, Larry Dean Fields II, Tonya, Alicia, and Daniel Whiting loving friends, Judith Bodner, Pam Turner, Maggi Kriger, Lois Canright, Barbara Buys and Lisa Carlson.
Preceded in death by her father, Donald Fields in 1983.
Memorials can be made to Visiting Angels, 4268 Hoff Rd., Bellingham, WA 98225 or Tibetan Childrens Education and Welfare Fund at http://www. tcewf.org/sponsorship. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, June 1st, 5:00 p.m. at the Boathouse, 2600 Harbor Loop, Squalicum Harbor, Bellingham.
—Bellingham Herald, published May 31, 2002
