Dean Blair Kenfield, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all, left this earth on Monday, Dec. 14, 2009.

     Dean, his parents and brothers moved to Fillmore from North Dakota in the 1920's.   He attended Fillmore High School and graduated in 1940, holding the title of class President.  In June of 1942 he married Maxine Basolo.  With World War II in full swing, Dean enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  He held the title of Seaman First Class and First Gunner on a merchant naval vesssel in the Pacific.  Several of Dean's proudest positions he held inthe community were American Legion Post Commander and member of the U. S. Draft Board in Ventura County.  He held different jobs in Fillmore through the years, first working in the oil fields for Mr. Crowner, Ford Tractor Sales, William L. Morris, and finally, manager for the Filmore Veteran's Memorial Building, Library and Scout House.

     Dean and Maxine made Fllmore their home for over 67 years, raising their children Deana, Sally and Vernon.  The Kenfield home was always open to family and friends alike, with many a birthday, wedding and barbecue taking place.  Oh, and many trips to Dean's pipe room for a history lesson.

     Dean is preceded in death by his parents, Selah B. and Maggie F. Kenfield; brothers, Howard, Earl and Keith; and grandson, Sean.  His extended family are Deana, Ed, Sally, Terry Taylor, Vernon, Kim Kenfield; grandchildren, Chrsitine and Steve Weber, Jeffrey Gregory, Kimberly and Michael Nogavich, Lori and Christopher Knaak, Claire and Will Morrow; great-grandchildren, Zander, Nicholas, Austin, Bella, Charlize and Nathan.

     In lieu of flowers, please donate to Wounded Warrior.  Graveside services were held on January 7 at Bardsdale Cemetery in Fillmore.