Modeling loses one of it's great friends

[Greg Myers]

I never thought I'd be writing one of these.Sometimes we take people for granted, losing track in our busy lives or just not paying attention. Gordon's name came up at the last Model show here in Phoenix with everyone pondering "what ever happened to Gordon Fields?" Gordon passed away August 21, 2011.In case you didn't know along with being a great modeler he was an accomplished piano player. I first met Gordon at one of the earliest meetings of The Moonlight Modelers at Jerry Keens home. What I remember was his kind way and big smile. He always had time to talk and acknowledge other builders. The big thing, and I mean BIG, was his penchant for the large scales. He was constantly building in the largest scales not only for himself but for others.His big sense of humor was evident in his daily driver.He was the first Gran Torino.He built himself the greatest model hauler you could imagine, it was a 1972 Gran Torino Wagon,BIG engine, Hood Scoop and all, with a gray ash wood paneling, oh yeah, and Jerry's chrome wire wheels. I have to say Gordon, we will miss you.

Edited August 28, 2011 by Greg Myers

[Danno]

Very sorry to hear of Gordon's passing, Greg. Thanks for getting the info out.

Condolences and sympathies to his family and friends.

Do you happen to know what years he was a Moonlight member?

[Greg Myers]

Gordon was with the club very early on when we met at Jerry's and Jim Woods home's. Probably the late eighty's early ninety's.

[my80malibu]

I met Gordon, once during a meeting at his Home. He built some amazing Box stock models and was a very nice Individual. I had not seen him in a long time and did wonder whatever happened to him from time to time. This was in my early years of being in the Moonlight Modelers club and I did not know many members back then.My condolences go out to his Family.

[george 53]

My deepest condolences to his family. ALWAYS sad to loose a brother modeler.

[Dr. Cranky]

My condolences to his family and friends.