Audrey Rose Fairchild

October 2, 1930 — July 8, 2018

Spencer

Audrey Rose Fairchild, the daughter of Herbert and Mildred (Stemple) Fransen was born October 2, 1930 in Bancroft, SD. Her childhood years were spent near Huron, SD before moving to Estherville, IA in 2^nd grade. She graduated from Estherville High School in 1948 and continued her education at Estherville Junior College and Colorado University.

Audrey married Estel Fairchild on February 13, 1953 in Jackson, MN. She worked as a teacher in Milford and Terril. She also worked at Village West. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

Audrey passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Longhouse Residence in Spencer, IA, at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Shirley Holmstrom

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Estel of Spencer, IA; 3 children, Kathy (John) Nicholls of Altoona, IA, Mary (Jeff) Held of Arlington, VA, and James (Mary) Fairchild of Elgin, IL; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren (with one on the way); other relatives and many friends.

SERVICES

Funeral services will take place 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 14, at the Warner Chapel in Spencer.

OFFICIATING

Pastor Paul Frederiksen

CASKET BEARERS

Aaron Fairchild
David Fairchild
Victor Held
Benson Cariyadil
Avery Minor
Scott Eike

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS:
Dan Sorensen
Chad Sorensen
Jim O'Hern
Dan Boots

VISITATION

Visitation will take place Friday, July 13, starting at 4:00 P.M., with family present from 5:30-7:30 P.M., at Warner Funeral Home in Spencer.

MUSIC

"Just As I Am"
"Blessed Assurance"
"I Know That My Redeemer Lives"
"I Stand Amazed"
"On Eagle's Wings"
"Let There Be Peace On Earch"

INTERMENT

Fairview Cemetery
Terril, Iowa

A time of lunch and fellowship will take place after the burial at the United Methodist Church in Terril.

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