Rachel Lynn Bearfield
November 17, 1953 - September 11, 2020
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Rachel Lynn Bearfield
November 17, 1953 - September 11, 2020
Obituary
Rachel Lynn Bearfield (Schlecht), age 66, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2020. She was born in Fargo, ND on November 17, 1953 to Andrew and Dawn Schlecht.
She lived in Enderlin, ND and graduated high school there in 1971. She continued her education at Golden Valley Lutheran College in Golden Valley, MN. She married John Bearfield of Lisbon, ND on January 12, 1973.
Rachel was a social butterfly who enjoyed life to the fullest. She was a rock for her family showing them the love of God and enriching their lives with His teachings. Rachel was a beloved foster mom to many children. She loved pickleball, Tamarac Lake, Fountain of the Sun Family, her bible study groups and traveling.
Rachel worked for West Fargo Public Schools where she retired in 2012. Her love for people, her genuine smile, and infectious laugh blessed her with many wonderful friendships. Rachel and her husband John fully retired in Mesa, AZ in 2016 returning to their lake home near Pelican Rapids, MN each summer.
She is survived by her mother Dawn Schlecht of Enderlin, ND; Sisters Kristi (Chuck) Thilmony of Enderlin, ND and Gretchen Hoy of Enderlin, ND; Brother Tyler Schlecht of Enderlin, ND; Children Joshua (Myra) Bearfield of Phoenix, AZ, Danyell (Cory) Deckard of Bakersfield, CA, Mandie (Patrick) Murray of Fargo, ND; grandchildren Jack, Benjamin Deckard and Gavin, Hudson, Cadence Murray.
She was preceded in death by her father Andrew Schlecht, and her husband John Bearfield.
Funeral Service will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moorhead, MN on October 9th at 10:30 am, masks are required. Burial to follow at the Enderlin Cemetery in Enderlin, ND.
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: October 9, 2020 (10:30 AM)
- Venue: St. Joseph Catholic Church
- Location: 218 10th St S. Moorhead, MN 56560 - (Get Directions)
19 responses to Rachel Lynn Bearfield
Kathi Snyder says:
September 17, 2020
I only knew Rachel a short time but she always made me feel welcomed. She always greeted you with a big beautiful smile. She will be misses
John H. Eilers says:
September 17, 2020
Only known Rachel for a short time but what a wonderful lady.
Alice Mullin says:
September 17, 2020
Rachel loved going to the Barleens Dinner Show in Apache Junction. She would arrange the whole trip for about 20 of us, usually in November so it was a birthday party. Somehow, she would get two tables right up front, buy the tickets and call each of us with the date and cost. And then smile and laugh the whole evening. She loved being around her friends and we loved her! She is missed terribly already.
Debra Croucher says:
September 17, 2020
I have so many fond memories of pickleball, cards, games and other shenanigans with my lovely (inside and out) friend Rachel. Blessed to have known her.
karlene Kitchen says:
September 17, 2020
I met Rachel at pickleball and loved playing with her. She will be missed !i know she loved the Lord so one day I will see her again.