Elena Fairman Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elena Fairman of Fort Dodge, Iowa, who passed away on February 28, 2026 at the age of 73. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elena Fairman to pay them a last tribute.
Though Elena may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Elena touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Samuel Stansberry and Phyllis Stansberry (Reyna); her son Jason Ruffridge; and her siblings, Buzz Stansberry (Joan) and Karla Stansberry.
She is survived by: her children, Robert Fairman (Rachell) of Fort Dodge, Jesse Spidle of Fort Dodge, Forest Spidle of Fort Dodge and Tammy Rizzo (Mark); and her siblings, Jim Loux, John Loux, David Stansberry and Marcy Powell. She is also survived by five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.
