Ted Fifield, 83, passed away Nov. 24, in Klamath Falls.

Ted was born Sept. 2, 1933, in Boise, Idaho, to Ralph and Tressa (Fitzmorris) Fifield.

He attended Burns Union High School in Burns. Ted served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He never saw combat, for he was stationed in Panama, working in communications in the Canal Zone. In 1956, he married Joan Hilderbrand. They had four children.

He began his career working as a printer at the Burns Times-Herald. He and his family moved to Pendleton in 1960, where he worked at Larson’s Printing. He enjoyed attending the Pendleton Round-Up each year. He came to Klamath Falls in 1969, and was employed by Smith Bates Printing Company until he retired in 2001.

He was an active member of the Pressmen’s Union in Klamath Falls, serving as their secretary, treasurer, and president over the years. He was an avid gardener. He enjoyed working in his yard. He was devoted to his family.

Ted is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan; children and spouses, Debbie Fifield, Barbara and Bob Coon, Linda and Brian McLaughlin, and Michael Fifield; three grandchildren, Courtney and husband, Tyler Pate, Kadyn Fifield, and Ariannah Fifield; two stepgrandchildren, Stephanie Myers, and Tracey and Mandy Coon; and three stepgreat-grandchildren, James, Marcus, and Mitchell.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A graveside ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Eagle Point National Cemetery.

Davenport’s Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 2680 Memorial Drive in Klamath Falls (541-883-3458) is in charge of the arrangements.