David Carlton Fields

David Carlton Fields, age 86, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. David was born on October 4th, 1936 in Marietta, OH, to Kenneth G. Fields and Irene Fields, both of whom preceded their son in passing. He rejoins them now in watching over his family.

David met and married his first love Mary Alice when he was 19 years old; they had only a week together before he was deployed to Korea, and gave truth to the old adage “distance makes the heart grow fonder.” On his return, David and Mary built a life together based in honesty and communication, and spent 67 years joyfully married before his passing; Mary survives her beloved, and carries his memory with her. Together, they raised three children: their son Wesley David Fields, who preceded David in passing, and their daughters Joanne Fields and Christine Fields Cox (Donald), both of whom survive their father.

David was the devoted patriarch of a large family, and is further survived by his grandchildren Jeremey Wayne Lintz, Ashley Fraley, and David Cox, and his great-grandchildren Kaitlyn Lintz, Dylan Lintz, Avah Fraley, and Banner Fraley.

After his valiant service to his country and honorable discharge from the United States Army, David began a long career in finance, working for Chrysler Corporation in International Finance, from which he retired. David also worked as the Sabbar Shrine Treasurer for many years, as well as the Chief Financial Officer.

David was also distinguished as a Scottish Rite 33° Mason, the Treasurer Emeritus for the Sabbar Shrine, and was also an NRA certified instructor.

David was a dynamic adventurer, with an endless interest in the world around him. He found freedom and peace while riding his motorcycle, and in fact travelled the United States with his beloved wife on many motorcycle tours. His passion for travel and the natural world extended especially to our nation’s National Parks. David also held interest from his time in the military in precision shooting, was often found at the gun range as a hobbyist, and was a cowboy shooter as well. David was a history buff, often known to share this knowledge with those who would listen. He had a charitable soul, helping children in need especially, and gave back to his community.

David is fondly remembered for his incredible passion for and devotion towards his family; he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. To David, fatherhood was a role he took seriously, as he always made time for his children; he could be found on the bleachers at any of Christine’s events, or in good-natured debate with Joanne. David would go and bring his great-grandchildren over for a visit at a moment’s notice, and set an example for his grandson and son-in-law of what a husband should be.

All of this and much more may be said of David. He was a big man with a soft soul, had a deep voice folks were naturally inclined to listen to, he was an intellectual with a dry wit who always had an opinion or thought to share, lending his wisdom. David’s memory will forever be cherished in the hearts of his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched.

David will be dearly missed, and his passing deeply mourned.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in David’s memory.

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