David H. Fish, 90, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in Savannah.

Mr. Fish was born in Boston, MA on December 27, 1918, the son of the late Harold Dufur and Ethel Deering Fish. He was a graduate of Evanston High School in Evanston, IL, later receiving his formal education from Dartmouth College where he graduated in 1940 earning his B.A. in Physics. After college, Dave enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and through their assistance attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning a degree in Meteorology. Mr. Fish had an impressive career serving in the Armed Forces spanning over forty years as he ultimately retired as Colonel from the U.S. Air Force. After his military career he used his knowledge in meteorology as he worked with American Airlines. He later began working with Montgomery Ward Company where he retired as a senior buyer in 1981. Dave retired to Skidaway Island, GA where he enjoyed playing golf, bridge and swimming in his pool.

Mr. Fish was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Nicholson Fish and brother, William Deering Fish. He is survived by his children; daughter, Joan "Joannie" Nicholson Fish and son-in-law, Charles H. Higgins, III, of Savannah; daughter, Anne Deering Fish and companion, Philip J. Bailey of Marlborough, MA; son, Robert H. "Bob" Fish, daughter-in-law, Betsy Baer; grandson, David Joseph "DJ" Fish and dear friend, Jackie Brasher. His hearty laugh will be missed by friends, family and all who knew him.

Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755, Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, 50 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411 or to the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, PO Box 1992, Savannah, GA 31402.