David Fields

David LeRoy Fields, 51, of Paton, passed away on Aug. 21.  He was born on Feb. 6, 1970, in Fort Dodge, the son of Lila Paullin Ross and Donald R. Fields.

After high school, Dave completed his associate degree in AutoCAD from Iowa Central Community College. He worked as a technical draftsman for Frank Pulley and Associates in Des Moines. 

Most recently, Dave was employed at the 30-Yard Line Restaurant in Grand Junction.  He was passionate about cooking. He also enjoyed motorcycling and spending time with friends. He loved animals, especially his dogs.

Dave was preceded in death by grandparents, Marge and Willerd Paullin, and Freda and James E. Fields; and stepbrother Mike (Teri) Ross.

Dave is survived by his father, Donald R. Fields; mother Lila (Don) Ross; sister Beverly (Rick) Davis; brothers Dan (Sue) Fields and Michael (Tawnya) Fields; nephews: Josh Hoyle, Jake Hoyle and Noah Fields; and nieces Ciara Davis and Sabrina Fields; step-siblings: Bob (Jen) Ross; Brenda (Jeff) Wood; and Jody (Ron) Grimsley; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends; and his dog, Puddles.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 26 at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Grand Junction, with Mass celebrated by Father John Gerald.

Lector will be Tawnya Fields.

Gift bearers will be Bev Davis, Dan Fields and Mike Fields.

Music will be “On Eagle’s Wings” (Lois Last, accompanist).

Honorary bearers: Ciara Davis, Jake Hoyle, Josh Hoyle, Sabrina Fields, Noah Fields.

Casket bearers: Jason Zepp, Andy Krieger, Bob Ross, Jason Louk, John Fields, Bill Fields.

Interment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Grand Junction.

Services are by the Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson.

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