This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DeFields, Randal, Poole, Tolles, Hayward, Penn Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/810 Message Board Post: DeFIELDS, Arthur L. Delton Passed away November 18, 2002 at his residence. Mr. DeFields was born in Niles, Michigan on June 16, 1920, the son of Alex and Violet (Randal) DeFields. On September 5, 1942, he married Emagene Norman, who preceded him in death on March 24, 1993. Mr. DeFields was a trailer mechanic and loyal employee of Alvan Trucking for many years, retiring in 1977; and he was a former member of the Teamsters. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he was a life member of the Hickory Corners American Legion, a former member of the Eagles, and very active in the Kalamazoo Company C veteran's group. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed hunting and gardening, especially growing his own grapes and making concord grape wine. Constantly puttering, he enjoyed traveling, dancing, and cooking, and was famous for his pies; especially rhubarb and raspberry pies, the rhubarb and raspberries coming from his own garden. He will be remembered for his love of his family and providing for his extended family. ! He is survived by his daughters, Sharon (Bill) Poole of Floral City, FL, Violet (Dick) Tolles of Delton, and Kathy (Marv) Hayward of Plainwell; sons, Raymond (Janet) Penn of Portage, and Arthur (Dee) DeFields of Delton; special friend, Kathleen Johnson of Delton and their dog "Lady"; ten grandchildren; 19 great-grand-children; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emagene; and his sisters, Isabelle and Jeannie. According to his wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors Wednesday (today) 6:00-8:00 p.m at WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton where a Memorial Service will be conducted Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 11 a.m., Pastor Matt Smith officiating. Private inurnment. For a more lasting memorial please consider memorial contributions to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services or a charity of your choice. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 11/19/2002 - 11/20/2002. (posted by a volunteer-no family connections)