Erma Fields

December 22, 1912 - May 31, 2012.

Erma M. Fields passed away on May 31, 2012 at the age of 99 years old after a brief illness. Erma was born in Elk Grove, raised in the Cottonwood / Bowman area, and resided in Red Bluff for the last 80 + years. At the age of 29, Erma met her future husband Hugh Fields on a blind date and they married in 1942. They had 2 children when Hugh passed away in 1960. She worked at the Chicken Shack restaurant in Red Bluff for many years until her retirement at 70 years old. She was a member of Eastern Star, and was very active in the Daughters of the Nile sewing club, where she was famous for her embroidery and needle work. She continued to do needle work into her 98th year.

In 2009 Erma sold her home of 50 years and moved into Tehama Estates, an independent living community, where she flourished. A big SHOUT OUT to the residents and staff at Tehama Estates and the Presbyterian Deacons who validated and sustained her existence! Her goal of living to 100 years old was cut short by complications from a fall sustained on April 22, 2012. She remained mentally alert and intact to the very end.

Erma is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Danny and Jeri Fields of Red Bluff, and her daughter Sandy Fields of Sacramento, 2 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren, and Dodger (Danny's 4 legged companion who made frequent visits to Erma's lap). Erma was the oldest daughter in the 12 kid "Kloose Klan" consisting of 5 brothers and 6 sisters.

Erma is survived by three awesome Kloose sisters: Mary Arrowsmith of Red Bluff, Alice Kinkey of Sacramento and Anna McKray of Redding. Being 1 of 12 children, she is survived by many loving nieces, nephews and extended family.

Services: A memorial celebration and reception will be held on Wednesday June 6th, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080. At 1:30p Erma will be laid to rest at the Oakhill Cemetery in Red Bluff. At Erma's request the planned events will be a celebration and brief.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Deacons at PO Box 246, Red Bluff, CA 96080, or a charity of choice .