George David “Dave” Fielding was born on March 2, 1949, in Evanston, Illinois, to his loving

parents, Angela and George Fielding. Angela and George shared a remarkable 69 years of

marriage before Angela’s passing in 2012—a legacy of love that helped shape the man Dave

would become.

At the age of four, Dave moved with his family to Winfield, Kansas. He graduated from Winfield

High School in 1967, where he served as senior class president. Shortly thereafter, Dave

enlisted in the United States Army, serving for six years and ultimately earning the Bronze

Medal Award for his service.

Following his time in the Army, Dave relocated to Dallas, Texas, where his parents had moved

during his enlistment. He often joked that they did so intentionally so he wouldn’t be able to find

them when he got out. It was in Dallas that Dave’s life would take a beautiful and unexpected

turn.

Dave acquired a house in the same neighborhood as the house belonging to the mother of his

future wife Rose. Dave and Rose met at a community meeting in May 1977. That simple

moment sparked a love story that would last a lifetime—they were married by the end of that

same year.

Dave joined Rose and her two children, Andrew and Karen Kaye, and together they built a

loving home. Soon, they welcomed two more children, Burton and Marian, completing their

family. As their family grew, so did their home—quite literally. A master carpenter at heart, Dave

expanded and remodeled their house, nearly tripling its size. In truth, Dave never stopped

building. Whether out of necessity or passion, he was always working on their home—even at

the time of his passing, he was in the midst of installing skylights in the family living room.

Dave and Rose shared a rare and beautiful love. It was uncommon to see one without the other.

Rose often said Dave was one of the funniest people she had ever met, telling him he had

missed his calling as a comedian. Dave, in turn, never stopped looking at Rose with love in his

eyes, affectionately calling her his “forever girlfriend” and insisting that he was the lucky one.

Dave held a variety of jobs over the years, but his true gift was craftsmanship. There was little

he could not build or fix with his hands. From being head builder on the construction of a house

with his sister Carol and her husband Ben, to recreating a giant Jenga set after seeing one in a

park, to making stained glass windows and even building a backyard pond filled with goldfish,

Dave’s creativity and curiosity knew no bounds. His mind was always at work—often returning

to his treasured 1970s World Encyclopedia set to learn something new or answer a passing

question.

Dave enjoyed many hobbies through the years, including tennis, golf, dominoes, poker, chess,

reading, gardening, and grilling. Yet above all, his greatest joy was simply being at home with

his family—sharing meals, watching movies, or enjoying quiet moments together.

In a fitting and peaceful way, Dave was called home after a quiet evening spent with the love of

his life. Just hours before his passing, he came downstairs to be beside Rose and watch tv,

telling her at the time that he wanted to “be with his girlfriend”—a reflection of a love that

endured to the very end.

Dave was a man of integrity and faith and a kind and gentle spirit. His life was marked by love,

devotion, and a quiet strength that touched all who knew him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Rose Mary Fielding; his children, Karen Kaye

Watson, Burton Fielding (Damiana Ruiz Rojas), and Marian (Corey) Epperson; his

grandchildren, Ebony Darden, Jorge Fielding, and Zara Epperson; his siblings, Carol Kowing,

Bill (Pam) Fielding, and Barbara (Rich) Robertson; and a host of nieces and nephews - all of

whom find comfort in knowing Dave has returned home to be with the Lord.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Angela Fielding, brother-in-law Benjamin

Kowing, and son, Andrew Watson III.

When we think of Dave and the way he loved Rose and his family, the scripture that comes to

mind the most is 1 Corinthians 13:13: “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But

the greatest of these is love.”

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