As published today in The Times-Tribune:
12/22/2005
David Lee Fielding – December 18, 2005David Lee Fielding, 38, of Scranton died Sunday at Mercy Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife is the former Gail Edwin, formerly of Vancouver, Canada.
Born May 30, 1967, in Allentown, son of Mona Fielding, Clarks Summit, he graduated from high school in Clarks Summit and then from Penn State in 1989 with a degree in graphic arts. He was a designer and art director for local ad agencies, and for eight years, was IT manager at Llewellyn and McKane, a commercial printer in Wilkes-Barre.
David’s passion for aviation began at a young age. He designed, built and flew remote controlled aircraft in the early 1990s, then subsequently obtained his pilot’s license. Since then, he logged more than 750 hours of flight time, attained instrument rating and was working toward an instructor rating. In 2003, he purchased a restored 1954 Piper Tri-Pacer and spent many weekends of enjoyment exploring regional skies.
He was very active as a volunteer in the Civil Air Patrol, an auxiliary of the Air Force. He participated in search-and-rescue operations, cadet training and aerospace education. He was squadron commander of the Mount Pocono Composite Squadron 207, and recently received promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
He was a loving son, nephew, husband, and friend of many. He made an indelible impression on everyone who met him and will be greatly missed.
Also surviving are an aunt and uncle, Pearl and Joseph Ecker, Scranton.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Tripp House, 1011 N. Main Ave. Friends are encouraged to bring photos and share stories. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to David’s main charity, Civil Air Patrol Squadron 207, c/o Robert Misiak, 103 Walnut Lane, Greentown. Arrangements by the Ziman Funeral Home.
The family extends a special thank you to Mercy Hospital, Hematology and Oncology Associates, and Northeast Radiation and Oncology Clinic for their support and efforts during the past four months.
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