Donald L. Fairchild, 81, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away Sept. 11, 2012. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Monday, September 17 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may meet at the funeral home at 2:00 to ride out together. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 2900 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66102.
Don was born January 15, 1931 in Pleasant Valley Township, Kansas to Fred and Georgia (Erwin) Fairchild. He grew up and graduated from Chanute High School and then moved to the Kansas City area. Don was a member of the First Baptist Church and worked for the Santa Fe Railroad in storage and as a truck driver, retiring after 42 years. He enjoyed woodworking and carpentry – he made both homes and specialty clocks.
He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Georgia, son Eric Fairchild and brother Charles Fairchild.
Don is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carol Kathleen Fairchild of the home, brother Orlie Fairchild of Yuma, Arizona, and in-laws Tom & Marge McLaren as well as other family and friends.
Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.chapelhill-butler.com, as arrangements are under the direction of Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, 701 North 94th Street, Kansas City, Kansas (913)334-3366.
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