David Fischer

Didn´t know my friend, my brother had passed. I think of David a lot. Saw David Hawk on Tuesday, 18 of July and asked him had he heard anything from David and he told me of this news. Kathy, I know it´s late but not too late for me to say: with deepest sympathy from my heart. To God is his Glory. Amen

David was celebrating his retirement and Kathy was throwing him a big surprise party. We were to meet at the golf course at the Marine base.
We were in our RV and as we approached Barstow, the outside temperature read 117!!!
We really wondered "Just how much do we love this guy?!"
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kathy and all the family. We love you!!

I first met David in May, 1969, when I reported aboard the USS Ogden, home ported in San Diego, CA. He was a long way from home and I was only 3 hours, so I invited him to come home with me for the weekend. Also, my mom was from MN so I thought there would be a connection.
I was driving a 1963 Dodge Polara. It started losing power so we stopped at a truck stop to find a mechanic. Of course it was late Friday night, so no luck. I started to work on it myself; it seemed like a head gasket blew, so I removed the heads. Poor David! He thought we would be stuck there all weekend! But I called my dad; he came and towed us home with a strap! I drove my dad´s 1966 Datsun pickup to get us back to the ship Monday morning. What a way to start a 53 year friendship!
It was those weekend trips, becoming a part of my family and going to church with us, that David met Kathy...and the rest is history!
Good bye my friend--I will see you again when I report to my new duty station in heaven.

Dave was a good electrician and a good instructor at Santa Fe railroad. He was smart and pleasure to work with. He will be missed. He also lived down the street from me for many years. I always remember his Volkswagen bug parked in the driveway

I´m glad to have you guys as a neighbor and friends.We had some good times together. God bless you´re memories of David. With sympathies. Daryl Niemeyer

I´m sorry to hear of David leaving this world, but I know he´s at peace with Jesus. He´s one of the guys I most missed when I left Santa Fe in Barstow. Prayers for Kathy and the family.

Dave was highly respected and filled the room with his smile. Loved watching all the guys play softball on the PCG church team back in the day. When most people gave up and left the church Dave and Kathy stayed faithful. Love this family, every one of them. May God give you comfort in the memories you share. Wish we could be there to celebrate his life with you all and give you each a big hug.

Much love,
Randy & Debbie