Even though Lloyd Fairchild of Nampa, ID is listed as Tom's father, Lloyd was actually his stepfather. Loyal Fairchild, of Kimberly, ID was Tom's biological father. Lloyd raised Tom as his son. Another extremely important person to Tom was his stepmother, Carol Fairchild, MEMORIAL ID 192746126. Tom loved and adored both Lloyd and Carol.
Dr. Thomas Newman Fairchild's wonderful life ended at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016. Tom died at home in Moscow with his wife, Linda Britton-Fairchild, his son, David Fairchild, and his daughter, Megan Pestka, present at his side. His children had great love and admiration for their father and visited him as often as they could during his last years.
Tom was born to Lloyd Fairchild and Bernyce Rudolph-Kalblinger on Nov. 21, 1947, in Burley, Idaho.
He is survived by his children who include David Fairchild of Boise, Idaho, Nicole VanderZiel of Wichita, Kan., Joshua Fairchild of Dunellen, N.J., and Megan Pestka of Moscow; and seven beautiful grandchildren, Talia, Ella, Joshua, Abby, Aiden, Jackson and Jace. Tom is also survived by his wife, Linda Britton-Fairchild of Latah County. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brandi Fairchild,
He received his doctoral degree in school psychology from the University of Iowa. He held many elected and appointed professional positions within Idaho and nationally. He was a prolific researcher with numerous publications. His professional career was spent at the University of Idaho where he was chairman of the school psychology program for nearly 35 years. Early in his very productive career, he developed a national reputation when he co-wrote and edited the Mainstreaming Series, a series of books illustrated by his brother, Dan Fairchild, that were popular and influential with educators throughout the United States, helping them to better meet the needs of children with disabilities.
Tom was a person who cared deeply for people with disabilities and other life challenges, demonstrated through the way he cared for his clients in the practice of school psychology. His colleagues knew him as a dedicated professional who advanced school psychology through his practice, the students he mentored, his research and publications. They knew him as someone whose hard work was balanced with a great capacity to celebrate life. He was a man of good humor, creativity, sincere empathy for others, and extraordinary kindness. Tom made friends, never adversaries. Students remember him as being genuinely invested in them and their life goals, and for challenging them to be their best professional selves. He was a mentor who shared his time, care, and respect with them, and in return he received their mutual care and respect. Students greatly valued his guidance and wisdom. He was known for his professionalism, sincere commitment to school psychology and an astounding ability to edit a manuscript.
Tom will also be remembered as an amazing cribbage player and an intricate storyteller. He was a man who enjoyed fishing, loved chocolate and peanut butter and found happiness visiting lifelong friends on his old stomping grounds in Nampa, Idaho. Tom never missed an opportunity to play Nickel Knock with his children.
Tom is dearly loved by his family, and many friends, colleagues and students. He was truly a man who loved to be loved. He loved his family with great passion and made each of his friends and colleagues feel special and inspired. He will be missed more than words can express.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at Short's Funeral Chapel in Moscow. Those who wish can donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Dr. Thomas Newman Fairchild's wonderful life ended at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016. Tom died at home in Moscow with his wife, Linda Britton-Fairchild, his son, David Fairchild, and his daughter, Megan Pestka, present at his side. His children had great love and admiration for their father and visited him as often as they could during his last years.
Tom was born to Lloyd Fairchild and Bernyce Rudolph-Kalblinger on Nov. 21, 1947, in Burley, Idaho.
He is survived by his children who include David Fairchild of Boise, Idaho, Nicole VanderZiel of Wichita, Kan., Joshua Fairchild of Dunellen, N.J., and Megan Pestka of Moscow; and seven beautiful grandchildren, Talia, Ella, Joshua, Abby, Aiden, Jackson and Jace. Tom is also survived by his wife, Linda Britton-Fairchild of Latah County. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brandi Fairchild,
He received his doctoral degree in school psychology from the University of Iowa. He held many elected and appointed professional positions within Idaho and nationally. He was a prolific researcher with numerous publications. His professional career was spent at the University of Idaho where he was chairman of the school psychology program for nearly 35 years. Early in his very productive career, he developed a national reputation when he co-wrote and edited the Mainstreaming Series, a series of books illustrated by his brother, Dan Fairchild, that were popular and influential with educators throughout the United States, helping them to better meet the needs of children with disabilities.
Tom was a person who cared deeply for people with disabilities and other life challenges, demonstrated through the way he cared for his clients in the practice of school psychology. His colleagues knew him as a dedicated professional who advanced school psychology through his practice, the students he mentored, his research and publications. They knew him as someone whose hard work was balanced with a great capacity to celebrate life. He was a man of good humor, creativity, sincere empathy for others, and extraordinary kindness. Tom made friends, never adversaries. Students remember him as being genuinely invested in them and their life goals, and for challenging them to be their best professional selves. He was a mentor who shared his time, care, and respect with them, and in return he received their mutual care and respect. Students greatly valued his guidance and wisdom. He was known for his professionalism, sincere commitment to school psychology and an astounding ability to edit a manuscript.
Tom will also be remembered as an amazing cribbage player and an intricate storyteller. He was a man who enjoyed fishing, loved chocolate and peanut butter and found happiness visiting lifelong friends on his old stomping grounds in Nampa, Idaho. Tom never missed an opportunity to play Nickel Knock with his children.
Tom is dearly loved by his family, and many friends, colleagues and students. He was truly a man who loved to be loved. He loved his family with great passion and made each of his friends and colleagues feel special and inspired. He will be missed more than words can express.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at Short's Funeral Chapel in Moscow. Those who wish can donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Even though Lloyd Fairchild of Nampa, ID is listed as Tom's father, Lloyd was actually his stepfather. Loyal Fairchild, of Kimberly, ID was Tom's biological father. Lloyd raised Tom as his son. Another extremely important person to Tom was his stepmother, Carol Fairchild, MEMORIAL ID 192746126. Tom loved and adored both Lloyd and Carol.
Dr. Thomas Newman Fairchild's wonderful life ended at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016. Tom died at home in Moscow with his wife, Linda Britton-Fairchild, his son, David Fairchild, and his daughter, Megan Pestka, present at his side. His children had great love and admiration for their father and visited him as often as they could during his last years.
Tom was born to Lloyd Fairchild and Bernyce Rudolph-Kalblinger on Nov. 21, 1947, in Burley, Idaho.
He is survived by his children who include David Fairchild of Boise, Idaho, Nicole VanderZiel of Wichita, Kan., Joshua Fairchild of Dunellen, N.J., and Megan Pestka of Moscow; and seven beautiful grandchildren, Talia, Ella, Joshua, Abby, Aiden, Jackson and Jace. Tom is also survived by his wife, Linda Britton-Fairchild of Latah County. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brandi Fairchild,
He received his doctoral degree in school psychology from the University of Iowa. He held many elected and appointed professional positions within Idaho and nationally. He was a prolific researcher with numerous publications. His professional career was spent at the University of Idaho where he was chairman of the school psychology program for nearly 35 years. Early in his very productive career, he developed a national reputation when he co-wrote and edited the Mainstreaming Series, a series of books illustrated by his brother, Dan Fairchild, that were popular and influential with educators throughout the United States, helping them to better meet the needs of children with disabilities.
Tom was a person who cared deeply for people with disabilities and other life challenges, demonstrated through the way he cared for his clients in the practice of school psychology. His colleagues knew him as a dedicated professional who advanced school psychology through his practice, the students he mentored, his research and publications. They knew him as someone whose hard work was balanced with a great capacity to celebrate life. He was a man of good humor, creativity, sincere empathy for others, and extraordinary kindness. Tom made friends, never adversaries. Students remember him as being genuinely invested in them and their life goals, and for challenging them to be their best professional selves. He was a mentor who shared his time, care, and respect with them, and in return he received their mutual care and respect. Students greatly valued his guidance and wisdom. He was known for his professionalism, sincere commitment to school psychology and an astounding ability to edit a manuscript.
Tom will also be remembered as an amazing cribbage player and an intricate storyteller. He was a man who enjoyed fishing, loved chocolate and peanut butter and found happiness visiting lifelong friends on his old stomping grounds in Nampa, Idaho. Tom never missed an opportunity to play Nickel Knock with his children.
Tom is dearly loved by his family, and many friends, colleagues and students. He was truly a man who loved to be loved. He loved his family with great passion and made each of his friends and colleagues feel special and inspired. He will be missed more than words can express.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at Short's Funeral Chapel in Moscow. Those who wish can donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Dr. Thomas Newman Fairchild's wonderful life ended at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016. Tom died at home in Moscow with his wife, Linda Britton-Fairchild, his son, David Fairchild, and his daughter, Megan Pestka, present at his side. His children had great love and admiration for their father and visited him as often as they could during his last years.
Tom was born to Lloyd Fairchild and Bernyce Rudolph-Kalblinger on Nov. 21, 1947, in Burley, Idaho.
He is survived by his children who include David Fairchild of Boise, Idaho, Nicole VanderZiel of Wichita, Kan., Joshua Fairchild of Dunellen, N.J., and Megan Pestka of Moscow; and seven beautiful grandchildren, Talia, Ella, Joshua, Abby, Aiden, Jackson and Jace. Tom is also survived by his wife, Linda Britton-Fairchild of Latah County. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brandi Fairchild,
He received his doctoral degree in school psychology from the University of Iowa. He held many elected and appointed professional positions within Idaho and nationally. He was a prolific researcher with numerous publications. His professional career was spent at the University of Idaho where he was chairman of the school psychology program for nearly 35 years. Early in his very productive career, he developed a national reputation when he co-wrote and edited the Mainstreaming Series, a series of books illustrated by his brother, Dan Fairchild, that were popular and influential with educators throughout the United States, helping them to better meet the needs of children with disabilities.
Tom was a person who cared deeply for people with disabilities and other life challenges, demonstrated through the way he cared for his clients in the practice of school psychology. His colleagues knew him as a dedicated professional who advanced school psychology through his practice, the students he mentored, his research and publications. They knew him as someone whose hard work was balanced with a great capacity to celebrate life. He was a man of good humor, creativity, sincere empathy for others, and extraordinary kindness. Tom made friends, never adversaries. Students remember him as being genuinely invested in them and their life goals, and for challenging them to be their best professional selves. He was a mentor who shared his time, care, and respect with them, and in return he received their mutual care and respect. Students greatly valued his guidance and wisdom. He was known for his professionalism, sincere commitment to school psychology and an astounding ability to edit a manuscript.
Tom will also be remembered as an amazing cribbage player and an intricate storyteller. He was a man who enjoyed fishing, loved chocolate and peanut butter and found happiness visiting lifelong friends on his old stomping grounds in Nampa, Idaho. Tom never missed an opportunity to play Nickel Knock with his children.
Tom is dearly loved by his family, and many friends, colleagues and students. He was truly a man who loved to be loved. He loved his family with great passion and made each of his friends and colleagues feel special and inspired. He will be missed more than words can express.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at Short's Funeral Chapel in Moscow. Those who wish can donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
