Dennis L. Fairchild, 56, of Hamilton passed away on July 18, 2015 from natural causes.
Dennis was born on Oct. 22, 1958 to Max L. Fairchild and Leatrice L. Fairchild (Prince) in Twin Falls, Idaho. Dennis was the youngest of six children. He attended Hamilton High School where he excelled in track and football. After graduating in 1978, he pursued a career in the trucking industry. Dennis developed the love of trucking from his father. In February of 1996, Dennis married Janet Chaffin and together they had a son, Cameron Fairchild.
Dennis was also proud of his Native heritage with the S’Kallam Tribe in Sequim, Washington. He enjoyed sweat lodges, Indian picnics, clam digging and crab eating.
Dennis was preceded in death by his mother, Leatrice L. Prince and his brother, Les Fairchild.
Dennis was survived by his father, Max; sisters, Vickie Vieth, Lana Kerr, Kathy Schmitt, Darcie Dechenne; brother-in-law, Steve Vieth; son, Cameron Fairchild; nieces, Jamill, Tatum, Pepper, Desari, Jordan, Trishia, Jessica, Rachelle; nephews, Josh, Japhen, Brandon, Joel, JD, Justin, Ryan, Wayne.
Family and friends will gather on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 1:00 pm. The gathering will be held at The Anglers Lodge, located at 815 Highway 93 South, Hamilton. Potluck, BYOB.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com.