Frederick Wellington Reed III, at the age of 97, went to be with his Lord on January 1, 2016.
Fred was born in Braidwood, Illinois on March 5, 1918 to Fred W. Reed II and LaDessa (Shoemaker) Reed. He attended Illinois Wesleyan University where he joined Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and graduated with a major in Business Administration.
Fred served his country during World War II and earned the rank of 1st Sergeant in the 296th Engineer Combat Battalion of the First Army. He participated in five combat missions and was with the first American troupes to enter Berlin.
During his service, he met British Army Sgt. Rita Greenland from London, England. They were married in 1946 and have two daughters. Residing in Fresno, California, he began a long career with the Pacific Gas & Electric Company. In 1990, Fred & Rita relocated to Washington state to be closer to family.
Fred was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon and enjoyed the fellowship of his church family. Some of his favorite memories were playing trumpet in the P.G. & E. marching band, square dancing and competing at horseshoes, traveling and meeting new people in their RV and participating in Mount Vernon's Kiwanis and Lions clubs. He became a Freemason in 1941 and was an active Lodge member for many years.
Fred was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years and is survived by daughters, Nina Spitler of Mount Vernon and Jill Myers of Mukilteo; grandchildren: Nathan Spitler, Tristan Spitler, Meagan Spitler, Kylie Young, Cameron Myers and Kristy Paulowsky; five great-grandchildren: Liam, Lusana, Leif and Linaea Spitler; and Kelen Myers.
Fred's family is very grateful for the doctors Leslie and Roger Estep and their many years of compassionate and skilled care; his caregivers and friends who helped him remain in his home; the wonderful staff and volunteers of Hospice of the Northwest and the kindness of the staff at Mtn. Glen Assisted Living.
Memorials may be made in Fred's name to the First United Methodist Church, 1607 E. Division St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273. A memorial service will be held at the church on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 1:00pm.
(Skagit Valley Herald Publishing via Legacy.com)
Fred was born in Braidwood, Illinois on March 5, 1918 to Fred W. Reed II and LaDessa (Shoemaker) Reed. He attended Illinois Wesleyan University where he joined Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and graduated with a major in Business Administration.
Fred served his country during World War II and earned the rank of 1st Sergeant in the 296th Engineer Combat Battalion of the First Army. He participated in five combat missions and was with the first American troupes to enter Berlin.
During his service, he met British Army Sgt. Rita Greenland from London, England. They were married in 1946 and have two daughters. Residing in Fresno, California, he began a long career with the Pacific Gas & Electric Company. In 1990, Fred & Rita relocated to Washington state to be closer to family.
Fred was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon and enjoyed the fellowship of his church family. Some of his favorite memories were playing trumpet in the P.G. & E. marching band, square dancing and competing at horseshoes, traveling and meeting new people in their RV and participating in Mount Vernon's Kiwanis and Lions clubs. He became a Freemason in 1941 and was an active Lodge member for many years.
Fred was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years and is survived by daughters, Nina Spitler of Mount Vernon and Jill Myers of Mukilteo; grandchildren: Nathan Spitler, Tristan Spitler, Meagan Spitler, Kylie Young, Cameron Myers and Kristy Paulowsky; five great-grandchildren: Liam, Lusana, Leif and Linaea Spitler; and Kelen Myers.
Fred's family is very grateful for the doctors Leslie and Roger Estep and their many years of compassionate and skilled care; his caregivers and friends who helped him remain in his home; the wonderful staff and volunteers of Hospice of the Northwest and the kindness of the staff at Mtn. Glen Assisted Living.
Memorials may be made in Fred's name to the First United Methodist Church, 1607 E. Division St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273. A memorial service will be held at the church on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 1:00pm.
(Skagit Valley Herald Publishing via Legacy.com)
Frederick Wellington Reed III, at the age of 97, went to be with his Lord on January 1, 2016.
Fred was born in Braidwood, Illinois on March 5, 1918 to Fred W. Reed II and LaDessa (Shoemaker) Reed. He attended Illinois Wesleyan University where he joined Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and graduated with a major in Business Administration.
Fred served his country during World War II and earned the rank of 1st Sergeant in the 296th Engineer Combat Battalion of the First Army. He participated in five combat missions and was with the first American troupes to enter Berlin.
During his service, he met British Army Sgt. Rita Greenland from London, England. They were married in 1946 and have two daughters. Residing in Fresno, California, he began a long career with the Pacific Gas & Electric Company. In 1990, Fred & Rita relocated to Washington state to be closer to family.
Fred was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon and enjoyed the fellowship of his church family. Some of his favorite memories were playing trumpet in the P.G. & E. marching band, square dancing and competing at horseshoes, traveling and meeting new people in their RV and participating in Mount Vernon's Kiwanis and Lions clubs. He became a Freemason in 1941 and was an active Lodge member for many years.
Fred was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years and is survived by daughters, Nina Spitler of Mount Vernon and Jill Myers of Mukilteo; grandchildren: Nathan Spitler, Tristan Spitler, Meagan Spitler, Kylie Young, Cameron Myers and Kristy Paulowsky; five great-grandchildren: Liam, Lusana, Leif and Linaea Spitler; and Kelen Myers.
Fred's family is very grateful for the doctors Leslie and Roger Estep and their many years of compassionate and skilled care; his caregivers and friends who helped him remain in his home; the wonderful staff and volunteers of Hospice of the Northwest and the kindness of the staff at Mtn. Glen Assisted Living.
Memorials may be made in Fred's name to the First United Methodist Church, 1607 E. Division St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273. A memorial service will be held at the church on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 1:00pm.
(Skagit Valley Herald Publishing via Legacy.com)
Fred was born in Braidwood, Illinois on March 5, 1918 to Fred W. Reed II and LaDessa (Shoemaker) Reed. He attended Illinois Wesleyan University where he joined Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and graduated with a major in Business Administration.
Fred served his country during World War II and earned the rank of 1st Sergeant in the 296th Engineer Combat Battalion of the First Army. He participated in five combat missions and was with the first American troupes to enter Berlin.
During his service, he met British Army Sgt. Rita Greenland from London, England. They were married in 1946 and have two daughters. Residing in Fresno, California, he began a long career with the Pacific Gas & Electric Company. In 1990, Fred & Rita relocated to Washington state to be closer to family.
Fred was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon and enjoyed the fellowship of his church family. Some of his favorite memories were playing trumpet in the P.G. & E. marching band, square dancing and competing at horseshoes, traveling and meeting new people in their RV and participating in Mount Vernon's Kiwanis and Lions clubs. He became a Freemason in 1941 and was an active Lodge member for many years.
Fred was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years and is survived by daughters, Nina Spitler of Mount Vernon and Jill Myers of Mukilteo; grandchildren: Nathan Spitler, Tristan Spitler, Meagan Spitler, Kylie Young, Cameron Myers and Kristy Paulowsky; five great-grandchildren: Liam, Lusana, Leif and Linaea Spitler; and Kelen Myers.
Fred's family is very grateful for the doctors Leslie and Roger Estep and their many years of compassionate and skilled care; his caregivers and friends who helped him remain in his home; the wonderful staff and volunteers of Hospice of the Northwest and the kindness of the staff at Mtn. Glen Assisted Living.
Memorials may be made in Fred's name to the First United Methodist Church, 1607 E. Division St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273. A memorial service will be held at the church on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 1:00pm.
(Skagit Valley Herald Publishing via Legacy.com)
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