Wendy Gilbert Fielding

Wendy Gilbert Fielding passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2019.

A service for her will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 820 S. Buntin St., Kennewick. We will have a service followed by a slideshow and open mic with stories, snacks and sweets because she loved her desserts and these were the things that made her happy. This will be a celebration of Wendy’s life. She loved bright colors, so we encourage everyone to come dressed in more vibrant colors and (optionally) bring your favorite homemade dessert.

Wendy is survived by her husband Lynn Fielding and her children Jared Fielding, Sonnet Fielding, Autumn Fielding and Shalom and spouse Chris Powell, and her favorite grandchild, Jackson Powell.

Wendy grew up in Royal City with her parents Jack and Arlene Gilbert and brothers Laram, Dave, Rick and Steve. In high school she was a loving, kind, vivacious energy and graduated as the class Valedictorian. At BYU, she toured Europe singing and graduated her degree in Education. After teaching one year, she spent two years on an LDS mission on Spain. On her return, she married Lynn Fielding and settled in Kennewick, Washington.

Wendy raised four children and raised them with her heart and soul. She was gifted at finding and supporting the things that sang to her children. She filled the house with beauty, music and singing. Inside the house, she would spread vases full of flowers throughout the house, and outside had amazing flower gardens. Of her many passions, cooking and enjoying eating spectacular food was at the top, especially her made from scratch breakfast and dinner and desserts.

As the children got older, Wendy started pursuing a degree to be a school counselor. In 1989, Wendy was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease. For thirty years, she demonstrated super human grace, patience, hope, persistence, and humor in facing this challenge.

PICTURES: If you have any pictures of Wendy, please send them to shalompowell@gmail.com.

STORIES: If you have stories of Wendy, please come ready to share or email them to jaredfielding@gmail.com.