Our beloved and treasured Kevin W Field quietly and bravely completed his earthly journey

March 2, 2023. Our valiant, lionhearted warrior faced an extremely rare and aggressive form

of cancer. Kevin's ferocious will to live and his acceptance of this unrelenting challenge

demonstrated a level of courage and strength unlike any other we've known. Even through his

most difficult of times, Kevin showed unparalleled fearlessness, tenacity, and resilience

defying the odds.

Kevin came into this world on an adventure. He was born February 10, 1969, in Anaheim

California. From the very beginning, he truly loved life. He was naturally athletic and gifted

at anything he set out to do. He was an excellent golfer, a wicked mountain biker, a strong

and gifted runner, and a fierce extreme skier. He was at home on the water whether he was

skiing, paddle boarding, or diving. He was fun to be around because his only real competition

was himself. You always knew you would have a good time when you were hanging with Kev.

Kevin was a mischievous and playful young boy who would set out on his bike and reveled in

the sense of fun and freedom it gave him. He excelled at school and would often get in a

little trouble because he would finish his work early and find something else to occupy his

bright little mind - much to the dismay of some of his teachers.

He loved spending time with his family camping, biking, and skiing at Snowbird. Many of his

fond memories were centered on time with those he loved and activities in nature. He was

very involved in BMX racing and went to countless different races with his dad and brother. He

loved motorcycles. He was a sweet but tough kid. Bumps, bruises, and broken bones were not

going to stop his adventure.

Kevin was a member of the first graduating class at the Waterford School in Provo, Utah

where he was a superior student. He was a leader on the soccer team and participated in

many other athletics.

Kevin completed many academic achievements including attending Dixie College, the

University of Utah, Idaho State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Finally, he earned a Master of Science Nursing in Anesthesia from Newman University in

Wichita, Kansas where he graduated in the top of his class.

He met the love of his life in a little flower shop in Salt Lake City Utah. It was a story of love

at first sight, a reunion of their two souls, and they became inseparable. They married on

August 1, 1992, just a year and a half later. They married in a beautiful park at the base of

Emigration Canyon. Because of their shared desire to live and experience both the length and

the breadth of this lifetime they went on to fulfill many hopes and dreams during their 30

years together on this earth.

Kevin and Jennifer's free spirits took them all over the world, eventually calling them to the

Big Island of Hawai'i. Together they share a deep love for the 'aina, its beauty and mana.

Kevin had a special love for the soulful sounds of slack key guitar. He could build anything and

fix everything. He and Jen created many beautiful spaces together. Truly, they were each

other's yin and yang.

Another beautiful highlight of Kevin's life was how children and dogs gravitated towards him

and his radiant personality. Kevin and Jennifer raised three beautiful dogs together and they

were a joyful part of their shared adventures. Kevin was also a loving, caring uncle.

During his time on the island, Kevin was a vital member of the surgical team providing

anesthesia at North Hawaii Community Hospital where he served the community for nearly

ten years. Prior to making the big leap to Hawai'i, he practiced at Asante Three Rivers

Medical Center in Grants Pass Oregon, Group Health and Virginia Mason in Seattle Washington,

Harrison Medical Center and Naval Hospital in Bremerton Washington, and the VA Medical

Center in Salt Lake City Utah. Throughout his career he made many friends and was so

respected for his integrity and how he treated his patients and colleagues. He was an astute

clinician who was described as one who possessed the rare combination of kindness,

compassion, and competency. Kevin held himself to an extraordinary high standard in all he

did, and it showed. A patient educator, he taught and mentored many CRNAs that were

entering the field. He generously gave of himself in his quiet way. He inspired us all to bring

our best and to be our best.

He was incredibly intelligent and extremely humble. He deserved accolades but never sought

them. He is our hero. We nicknamed him Kevlar because he was bulletproof, nothing could

stop him. He was the one who we always called upon to handle tough situations when

everything else failed. Strong and agile, he moved through the world with enviable grace.

He was loyal and committed to his family and friends. He was our go to. He was the wind

under us and a grounding stability in our lives. He always encouraged us to take the

challenges bit by bit. Even through the tremendous suffering he endured, he was a valiant

warrior always reassuring us it would get better. He just kept going no matter what life threw

at him. The inadequacies in his medical care were a cruel irony but he and Jennifer

dauntlessly sought out every possible option for his treatment to the very end.

He is a beautiful, rare soul; and is very loved.

Kevin is lovingly remembered by his wife Jennifer Field and devoted labradoodle Kai; parents

Vic (Sandy) Field, Betty (Dave) Hull, sister Stacy Brereton, brothers Shawn (Autumn) Field,

and Chris (in-law) (Jen) Coombs. Kevin has reunited with his beloved labradors Sunny and

Jujube along with his Mother and Father-in-law Davi and Morgan Coombs.

Kevin and Jennifer would also like to extend their deepest gratitude to their 'ohana, Rebecca

(Ken) O'Boyle and Jennifer (Chris) Coombs for their care with Kai during their many times off

island for treatment.

A memorial and celebration of Kevin's life will be held at a later date to be announced.