Arlene Fields Obituary

Arlene Ruth Fields, age 77, of Reeds Spring, MO, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025 at Point Lookout Nursing and Rehab in Hollister, MO. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace and Truth Church in Branson West, MO. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at Grace and Truth Church where family will be present. Burial will be in Prairie City, IA at Waveland Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family, condolences may be left at stumpfffuneral.com.

The daughter of Leonard and Leona (Van Zee) Jabaai, was born March 15, 1948, in Des Moines, IA. Her early years she grew up in rural Prairie City until her family moved to rural Colfax when she was in Jr. High. She later graduated from Colfax High School in Colfax, IA in 1966. Following graduation, she married Gary Thomas Fields, her high school sweetheart, on June 24, 1966 at 1st Reformed Church in Prairie City, IA. From this marriage they had 2 daughters, Kelly and Amy.

Arlene worked various jobs until her and Gary started their construction business, PC Builders in 1980. They successfully owned and operated this business until they semi-retired in 2000 and moved to Missouri. During these years Arlene also operated the Please-U-Cafe for many years in Prairie City. During this time it gave Arlene the opportunity to do what she knew and loved to do best…cook!!

While in Branson, she worked many jobs in the tourist industry. Arlene was a woman of many talents and hobbies. Thru these talents she loved to do God’s work. Her passion for cooking was evident by helping those in need, potlucks, church events and many gatherings in their home.

A few other strong passions she had, was her love for gardening, flowers and decorating. This was displayed in many ways but most importantly how their home was always beautifully and meticulously decorated all year long inside and out.

Arlene was a member of 1st Reformed Church in Prairie City, the church her great, great grandfather founded in the 1800’s. She and Gary later transferred their membership to the First Baptist Church in Kimberling City, MO.

While a member of 1st Reformed Church, she frequently played the piano and organ for church services and other occasions. Arlene was active in Bible Study and Life Groups in both churches. She was also a member of the local Jaycettes Organization in Prairie City.

Those left to honor her include her husband, Gary of 59 years; daughters, Kelly Fields (Tim Strobel)  of Kellogg, IA and Amy Zach of Port St. Lucie, FL; five grandchildren, Jalen Krier, Jevin Krier, Justice Krier, Kirsten Mehmen and Thomas Mehmen; two great grandchildren, Linkin Krier and Thoe Krier; two sisters, Linda (Ken) Van Roekel of FL and Sharon Gilbert of IA; many nieces and nephews and many close friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Leona Jabaai; parents in law, Wilbur and Kathryn Fields; brother in law, Allen Gilbert; infant son and special friends Marlys Davis and Melvin and Linda McReynolds.