Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Uncle, Brother In-Law, Cousin, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Stepfather, Boss, Coworker, and Friend

Age 71 years, 7 months and 17 days

William Frederick "Fred" Newman passed away at the The Hospice Center, Hospice of Charleston at 6:45pm on Christmas Day after a seven year battle with cancer.

Fred was the first born son of Edith Fiddler and Robert Roy Newman. Edith later married Cliff Samuels and raised Fred from the age of three.

Marriages (arranged by most recent)

5. May 8, 2004 he married the love of his life, Linda "Pokey" Pace and was the stepfather to her daughter April McLaughlin.

4. In 1986 he married Cindy Jensen and became the stepfather to her five children (three sons and two daughters).

3. He married Ann C. Richards April 23, 1983 in Bodega Bay, CA.

(Ann was 23 years old, born 15 Mar 1960; Fred was 39 years old)

2. On September 9, 1971 he married Nancy Anderson and became the stepfather to her two daughters: Connie and Pam Anderson.

1. March 11, 1961 he married Donna Marie Androski and together they had two daughters and one son: Theresa, Tamie and Tom Newman. (They married in Los Angeles County, CA; they divorced Nov 1970 in Sonoma County.)

Education

Fred graduated from Duarte High School, Duarte, CA, Class of '61. He played football there and was the star quarterback.

Occupation

Fred was a carpenter by trade and built custom homes at Bodega Harbor in Bodega Bay, and throughout Sonoma county, and Arizona. After retirement, Fred worked at Lowes in James Island and Summerville, South Carolina and soon became the "go to guy" for carpentry and plumbing questions.

Interests

In the early 70s Fred coached girls softball and was president of the girls' softball association in Santa Rosa, CA. He enjoyed bowling; trips to Nevada to play Baccarat and Black Jack (both of which he was very lucky); an avid reader; and fishing for Marlin in Mexico.

Retirement

In 2005 Fred retired to St. Stephen, South Carolina to the hometown of his wife Linda. He enjoyed fishing with Linda, and his best buddy and brother in-law Tim; working on projects around the house; and visits from his family in California. It wasn't long after he moved to South Carolina that his sister Toni and her family moved to St. Stephen to enjoy a better life.

Survived by

His wife Linda; his three children: Theresa Graves (Jack), Tamie Newman-Russ and Tom Newman; three stepdaughters April McLaughlin (Danny); and Connie and Pam Anderson who remained in his life until his passing.

Siblings

Two brothers and one sister: Gary Newman (Vicki); Cliff Samuels; and sister Toni Williams (Tim)

Eight grandchildren

Rachael Gondola (Scott), Ethan Graves, Amber Davis (Carter), Shannon and Logan Russ; William Thomas Newman, Jr., Skylar and Shelby Newman

Four great-grandchildren

Alyssa May and Sarah Gondola; Mason and Molly Davis

Nieces and Nephews

Tracy Williams Shelton (Travis), Tyler Ann Williams and Timmy Williams; Jay (Carrie), Megan and Autumn

Grand nieces and grand nephews

Shelby Lois Robertson Ackerman (Walter), Bailie Shelton, Jessica Robertson and Tad Shelton, Nick Newman, Zachary Cunningham

Three step-grandchildren

Coby, Lilya and Alex McLaughlin

Step-nieces and nephews

Julie Kersaw; Karen Cunningham (Tim) and their son Zachery

Aunts

Evelyn Hunter and Connie Fiddler

Cousins

Richard Fiddler, and many other cousins throughout California

He was predeceased by his mother Edith, and stepfather Cliff Samuels.

~ You are home now. Rest in Peace ~

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Guestbook Entries

Fred my big brother, I am a very lucky girl to have three brothers that always protected me and I knew would do any thing for me. I am also lucky that you and Tim became great friends and this past 10 years have been wonderful traveling, gambling, and just plain enjoying each others company. All four of us were a great team. I never thought I would say I already miss you coming over at 10:00 in the morning and telling us we were wasting our lives in bed. If only you could come by one more time. I love you and miss you and celebrate the fact that you are with Mom and Dad watching over us all. ~ Toni Williams, Saint Stephen, SC

I will always love you my wonderful husband. I know it will take a long time before this numbness is gone. I miss hearing you tell me to turn the sound up on the TV. your loving wife Linda. aka POKEY

My cousin, my friend. Rest peacefully. We had such fun! Forever in my heart and mind. ~ Richard Fiddler, Woodland, CA

Dad, I can't believe you are gone, I know you are watching over us and so grateful for our family and friends during this time. I am also grateful for our visit in Sept., not knowing that would be our last visit on earth, as I know one day we will be together again. I know it has been a great fight these last 7 years and you fought bravely with all your strength. I will always have the memory of our father/daughter dance at my wedding, our dance again at Sonoma Joe's for one of your birthdays, the Peppermill for yours and Linda's wedding, grandfather/granddaughter dance at Rachael's wedding. So many great memories to remember so, until we meet again, I know you are in good hands with all our family gone before you. I love you so much! Theresa. ~ Theresa Graves, Windsor, CA

To the Grave family. My love will follow you through your time of grief. Love to you all. Kathy Thurman

Thinking of you Theresa and Rachel and your entire family during this sad time. Praying for God's peace and comfort for all in the days ahead. Love, Janie and Mark Lystra

As I look at your picture it's hard to believe you're gone. Just doesn't seem real. Thank you for stepping in to be my dad (okay, so it wasn't always easy), but I turned out okay—right?! You were a fighter right to the end and we thank you for your valiant effort. You'll always be in our hearts. Hugs and kisses, Connie ~ Connie Anderson, Santa Rosa, CA

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(Updates to Fred's memorial are ongoing.)