Kenneth Fielden

Kenneth Swan Fielden was born August 31, 1926 in St. Petersburg, Florida, to Harry

Lafayette Fielden and Ruby Acklin Fielden. He was one of seven children. After

graduating from high school in 1944, he joined the US Army 82nd Airborne and served

in the Philippines and Japan in the latter stages of WWII. Upon his discharge from the

military he became a Letter Carrier with the United States Postal Service until he retired.

In June 1948 he Married Betty May Cline of St. Petersburg and remained devoted to his

bride for 63 years. Together they had three children: Lawrence, Sharon and Michael Carl

(who passed away shortly after birth).

Kenneth is survived by his children: Lawrence (Tracie) Fielden and Sharon (Ed) Mort;

four grand children: Tracy Ann, Richard, Danielle and Christina; 8 great grand children:

Bailey, Noah, Elle, Ryan, Kayla, Emily, Ashley and Ava; his brother Harry (Peggy)

Fielden; His sisters Arlonia Lazzari, Dorothy and brother-in-law Ray and all his nieces

and nephews.

He was an avid baseball fan and was thrilled when his beloved Cardinals won the World

Series. When Ken was younger he played Metro League fast-pitch softball for the Roth

Rangers of St. Petersburg, Florida excelling at Short Stop. In later years, he played

Recreation League fast pitch softball in California with his son Lawrence. When he

retired from playing he enjoyed following the various athletic careers of his children,

grand children and great grand children sometimes as Coach but mostly offering friendly

support and encouragement. One of his greatest enjoyments was to see his great grand

daughter Bailey play in a fast pitch tournament in Park City this last summer.

He joined Freemasonry late in life but was intensely passionate about the Fraternity

and the lessons it taught. While he never held Masonic Office he looked forward to

Masonic gatherings and Masonic discussions until declining health prevented him from

participating.

Kenneth was preceded in death by both parents, his brother Jim, sisters Grace and Ruby

Jean and son Michael Carl.

Kenneth always gave it his best in all he did. He worked hard, played hard, lived hard

but most of all loved Betty, his kids and grandkids with all his heart and soul. Everything

he did, he did his way. Well done thou good and faithful servant.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your favorite charity in memory of

Kenneth.