Richard D. Fairbanks, 71, of Kalkaska, passed away Mar 15, 1997.
Mr. Fairbanks retired from Kent-Moore Company of Michigan Center in Jackson County. A veteran of the U.S. Navy during WWII, he worked in construction after his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy J. of Kalkaska; daughter Bonnie (Dale) French of Grayling; son Bill (Jo) Fairbanks of Rives Junction; stepsons Roger Allen, Randy (Peggy) Allen and Dale (Karen) Allen, all of Strockbridge; stepdaughter Dawn (Kelly) Krieger of Jackson; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Virginia, and brothers Doug and Duke Fairbanks.
Funeral services were held Mar 18 at Nichols-Arthur Funeral Home in Michigan Center with Rev. H. Michael Bracy officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Park with the Jackson County American Legion Ritual Team providing military honors. Contributions in Mr. Fairbanks memory made be made to the Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources.
