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David W. 'Dave' Fender Poway, CA QCWA # 7064 |
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David Warren Fender was born in 1922 in Silverton, Colorado, and was the only son of Clayton and Mary Louise McLean Fender.
Mr. Fender passed away September 14, 2016, after a short illness.
Dave Fender worked as an electrical engineer for General Electric in Los Angeles and San Diego for 40 years.
For 80 years he was a Ham Radio Operator known as "K6QL."
He met his wife, Joanne Sapp, originally of Yuma, Arizona, at a singles square-dance club, and they were married the following year.
A long-time resident of Poway, Dave Fender enjoyed many local activities, including membership in the Poway Cruisers, the RB Square Dancers, and Geocaching. He was an avid hobbyist and built an ultralight plane which he enjoyed flying in the Ramona area.
Dave and his family loved the outdoors as well, and spent many weekends camping, "rock-hounding," and exploring the Borrego Desert area in their dune buggy and jeep. Boating, fishing, black-powder sports, and hunting were also favorite pastimes.
As a member of the Al Bahr Shrine, Mr. Fender did charitable work such as driving needy children from Mexico to Los Angeles to receive treatment at the Children's Shriner Hospital. He was also a great lover of animals, especially dogs, and donated to various animal shelters.
David Fender is survived by his wife of 51 years; six childrvid Warren Fender was born in 1922 in Silverton, Colorado, and was the only son of Clayton and Mary Louise McLean Fender.
Published in the Pomerado News on Sept. 29, 2016