Delitta “Dee” Fields, 67, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 5, 2026. Dee courageously battled cancer to remission but succumbed to treatment complications. She was grateful for the healthcare she received by so many throughout her long fight.
Dee was born in Kingman, KS on March 30, 1958, the daughter of Jerry O. and Delmadean (Wolf) Bryant. She graduated from Ensign High School in 1976, then attended Dodge City Community College prior to her first marriage to Rod Kinkelaar and birth of her first child Aaron Kinkelaar. Later divorced, Dee then met and married Galen Fields in 1982 and moved to a farm near Bucklin, KS. There they raised their family, Aaron and daughters Gayla and Aimee Fields, and made the farm their home until 2020. That year, Dee and Galen relocated to Ozawkie, KS, where they enjoyed peaceful views of Perry Lake from their lake house.
Dee worked at several jobs to provide for her family, including many businesses located on Main Street in Bucklin, KS. Of them, her biggest source of pride was 11 years as the owner of Fields of Flowers, creating beautiful arrangements for weddings, funerals, and holidays. During this time, she also hosted and taught a community art class named Vino and Van Gogh. She also enjoyed roles of service to the public, including administrative assistant at Ford County Sherrif’s Office, activities coordinator at Hill Top House nursing home, and Bucklin Public Schools as a para and cook. She loved working with children, and for many years was the director of Noah’s Arc Daycare by Bucklin United Methodist Church.
Lake life inspired Dee to embark on a new pursuit, combining her incredible creativity and love for children as the published author and illustrator of the Frogville children’s book series. The themes of the books are friends, family, good food (like Dee’s famous pizza) and slowing down to enjoy life – all things so important to Dee. The series is a legacy project dedicated to her grandchildren and already cherished by many.
Dee is survived by her husband of 43 years, Galen Fields; sister Delynda (David) Keefe; brother Jarry Bryant; son Aaron (Kerry) Kinkelaar; daughter Gayla (Evar) Ukpokodu; daughter Aimee (Brandon) Venson; in-law siblings Roy and Jane Baker, and Ken and Patti Fields, and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, and other extended family. Her legacy continues through her beloved grandchildren: Amara Aberle, Bailey Kinkelaar, Larsen Kinkelaar, Elana Ukpokodu, Kieran Ukpokodu, Rylee Venson, and Karter Venson. Dee is preceded in death by her parents Jerry O. Bryant and Delmadean “Honey” Wills, and in-law parents Vesta and Jim Strader, sister and brother-in-law Derise and Stan Unruh, as well as 4 grandbaby angels that Dee is holding in heaven.
A Celebration of life will be 1:00-3:30 pm, on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Cowboy Capital Saloon & Grill in the Dodge City, KS. Donations in honor of Dee can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Hill Top House nursing home in Bucklin, KS. Donations can be made care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
Rest in peace, Dee. Always in our thoughts and prayers
I went to school with Dee and consider her one of my closest friends. I just found out and am so saddened by the news. RIP Dee
I’m sorry to be so late learning of Dee’s passing. May God bring comfort and warm memories to Galen and all of her family and friends.
Galen, We are so saddened to hear of Dee passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
“In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?” John 14:2. Rest in peace and condolences to all the family.
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences. May God give you all the strength and comfort in the coming days.
I was one of the lucky ones that was able to be taught at her community painting classes. We always had so much fun together and Dee was always so supportive of everything we created. She was the most talented and artistic person I have known. I can picture her grabbing a paint brush so she can capture the beautiful views she has now. We have truly lost a creative soul.
We want to express our sympathy and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories give you peace and comfort.
I am so sad to hear this news. Galen, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.
I am heartbroken! The world will be a less joyful place without Dee. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to Galen and the family.
Galen and family, I was sorry to hear about Dee. I’m pretty darn sure heaven received another angel!!
Jerry, our condolences in the loss of Dee. I remember going to school with her. She was a delightful woman.
Prayers for comfort and peace at this time of earthly loss.
My deepest condolences to the family. As former editor at Bucklin Banner, across street from Fields of Flowers, we shared weekly moments. Too long of story to share, but I recall one day she rushed across the street, telling me to get over to flower shop. She had heard odd noises, and took me to area in building where temperature changed. Strange. I enjoyed her creativity and her bubbly spirit. Always liked her bees. Rest in peace Dee. We will miss you.
Dee was a wonderful woman I know will be dearly missed. Thoughts and prayers with the family.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
So sad to hear this, she was an amazing person with a beautiful heart. Praying for the family
Rest in peace Dee. My deepest sympathies to you all.
Dee was creative and talented. I received one of her “Froggieville” books fot Christmas and will cherish it. My sympathy to the family but Dee us watching over you from above.
Gayla and family,
My condolences to you and your family. May all the wonderful memories and love provide you comfort. You’re in my prayers.
Our sincere condolences always. Dee was a gem to many, she will be missed.
Dee to delight in everything. Her smile and laugh were contagious. The “Tribe” loved her and will treasure all of laughs on the wine & painting nights and wine on her lake house deck. Dee was a true light! Praying for comfort for her family & friends. May she rest in peace.
So sad to see this, your family will be remembered in our prayers, May she rest in peace