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David Field Obituary

David Eugene Field

Oaklyn

David Eugene Field of Oaklyn, NJ died January 26, 2015, age 83.

Engineer, musician and maker of musical instruments, David Field was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the State of New Jersey and The Greater Pinelands Dulcimer Society for his craftsmanship and importance in the preservation and performance of traditional American music. Loving father of Caroline L. Field Dillon (James) of Harrisburg, PA; David A. Field (Marleen Greenburg) of Calgary, Canada; R. Andrew Field (Claire Nevin-Field) of West Chester, PA; Charles L. Field (Meri Green) of Wilmington, DE; Lori P. Brent (R. Kenner) of Arlington, VA. and Daniel J. Field of Haddonfield, NJ. Devoted grandfather of 7.

Relatives and friends will gather for a celebration of his life at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, 13 February 2015 at the First Haddonfield Presbyterian Church, 20 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield, the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, or the charity of your choice. Please visit schetterfh.com to view and send your condolences with the family.

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Published by Courier Post on Feb. 6, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for David Field

13 Entries

Debbie & Clyde Simpkins

January 31, 2022

We can still hear Dave playing and singing "Paradise".... what a kind, sweet man!

Nancy Longenecker

February 1, 2020

Dave,
I played the song that you taught me the other day on the dulcimer. It's "I Wonder as I Wander." Thanks for teaching it to me.
Nancy Longenecker

Kurt Philipp

February 17, 2015

I will always feel Dave's gentle soul in the dulcimers he made. Your family is in our prayers.

February 13, 2015

To the Field Family: We are truly saddened by Dave's passing. He was a wonderful, kind and generous man. The world is truly a better place for having had him in it. We are honored to have known him and to have been friends with him. We will miss him deeply. Sue said she will especially miss his hugs. We offer you our condolences and wish you peace. Sue and Paul Dice

Bill Patterson

February 13, 2015

Dave gave us the joy of listening to his dulcimer music at the Thursday Irish music sessions. I am sorry for your loss.

February 11, 2015

I loved talking with Dave. I met him as a member of the Haddonfield Field Club and enjoyed his friendly greetings through those years. We met again when I joined the First Presbyterian Church. I did not know about his interest and talent in music. He continually surprised me! I shall miss his friendliness and send my sympathy to his family.
Jane Nestory

Rich & Mary Carty

February 2, 2015

The Field Family, so sorry for your loss, Dave will truly be missed by our family, he was a one of a kind and very special friend, he was also one of our dulcimer family, We will miss his songs and his jokes, we all have very heavy hearts. Dave was one of the original 12 that started the Greater Pinelands Dulcimer Society in 1979. I know he is playing in that angel band. RIP my friend. The Carty Family

February 1, 2015

To the Field family:
I will miss hearing Dave's beautiful heartfelt music at our Tuesday jams and at SJARMS. Everyone looked forward to just listening to the songs he played and sang at these get togethers. They just won't be the same without him. My deepest sympathy on your loss.
Sincerely,
Marybeth Johns

Nancy Longenecker

January 31, 2015

To the Field Family,
We're saddened by the loss of Dave, a wonderful musician and friend. I still feel that he is with us as I practice "I Wonder as I Wander" which he taught me. I loved the way he played "Pretty Saro" and I'm glad I was able to sing with him. So many songs, so many memories of Dave at the jams and Irish sessions.
I will miss him very much.
My prayers are with his family.

Carrie & Paul Poster

January 31, 2015

Caroline, Jim and family,
We are saddened to hear of your loss of Dave. He will always be in our hearts!

Debbie & Clyde Simpkins

January 31, 2015

Dear Field Family,

We were so saddened to hear that Dave passed on. We didn't know he was sick, or we would have visited him! He left us so quickly; we didn't have time to tell him how much he meant to us. I hope somehow he knows…

We appreciate him coming to the music jams and trying to educate us "Flatlanders" in the ways of traditional music! We will miss him very much! I'm sure you will all miss him much more, and please know that you're all in our prayers.

God speed, Dave Field... you'll really be playing with the 'Angel Band' now.

Most sincere condolences,

Debbie & Clyde Simpkins

January 31, 2015

To the Field family: I am so sorry for your loss. I met your father while he was substituting for Audubon High School. I admired and respected him. I saw his determination and strong will even though it was difficult for him to walk our long hallways and many steps. He was kind, courteous, and always a gentlemen. He will be missed by the staff and students.
Sincerely,
Eileen Willis

January 31, 2015

To the Field family: Please know that I am so sorry for your loss. I truly admired and respected your father. When he was a substitute for Audubon High School, I saw his determination and strong will even when it was difficult for him to walk down our long hallways and steps. He was courteous, kind and always a gentleman. He will truly be missed by the staff and students.
Eileen Willis

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