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ERNEST JOHN FREDERICK Jr.
1933 - 2016
ERNEST JOHN FREDERICK Jr.
1933 - 2016
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ERNEST FREDERICK Obituary
Ernie entered the presence of the Lord, whom he loved and served, on Sunday, August 21, 2016. Born September 26, 1933, he was the only child of Ernest John, Sr. and Martha Helen Campbell Frederick. He received a Civil Engineering degree and met his future wife, Lita deVeyra at the University of Pittsburgh, where he taught from 1955-1958. He also served in the US Army Reserve. After graduating from New York Theological Seminary, he served at Johnston Avenue Baptist Church in Hazelwood and worked as a chaplain in the City Court of Pittsburgh, before joining the staff of Youth Guidance, Inc. There he served as field director trainer for Youth Guidance from 1967-1995. In 1967, he also joined the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Pittsburgh where he served as an Elder, Sunday School teacher, and member of the Missions Board. Along with penning many prayer resources, his primary call was trainer, prayer equipper and mission mobilizer. He served on the founding Board of Directors of Cornerstone Television and as Director of the Pittsburgh Prayer Network. Since retiring in 1995, he took 16 annual prayer journeys to Cameroon, Africa for teaching and a Bible Translation Project. Ernie was a deep-seated Pittsburgher, having grown up in Garfield and then raising his family in Beltzhoover. He was best known for his 1990 calling, which took him daily to Mt. Washington to pray 19 years for the City of Pittsburgh. After Lita, his wife of 44 years went to heaven in 2000, Ernie married Susan Eckert in 2006. Publicly and privately, Ernie lived a life of faith in God up until his last breath. Ernie is survived by his wife, Susan of ten years; his four children, Mark (and Julia) Frederick, Chris (and Sarah) Frederick, Nena (and Curt) Lawhead and Eric Frederick. Ernie is survived by six grandchildren. Family plans no viewing. A memorial service worshipping God and celebrating Ernie's life will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 8800 Peebles Road, Allison Park, PA 15101. Private interment was held in Allegheny County Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS, 412-531-4000. Please add or view tributes at:
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Anna Porter
September 2, 2016
To the family:this is what Ernie lived for to be with his Lord. He was a great witness and a blessing to all that he came in contact with. May you find peace and comfort in His word.
Andrea Hopkins
September 1, 2016
I extend my condolences to the Frederick family. I remember Ernie as a "complete" man: compassionate, quiet and gentle, whose deep joy in Christ was not only evident but palpable (and contagious!); bold and fully confident of who he was in Christ-- tenacious and powerful in spiritual warfare. His commitment to advancing the Kingdom of God through intercessory prayer was both compelling and convicting. We won't know the profound impact Ernie's obedience to that call has had on the city of Pittsburgh-- and the whole earth-- until we, also, arrive in Heaven's courts. Oh, the crowns he must still be laying at the feet of our Redeemer! I pray that the Comforter will be manifest to each of you in tender and glorious ways.
Megan Vance
August 25, 2016
Many years ago, I volunteered with Youth Guidance and had the wonderful privilege of meeting Ernie Frederick. He shared with me a paper on overcoming anxiety which I still have today. I am an author/blogger and when I came across his obituary, by "accident," I felt I must pay tribute to a man who radiated the love and joy of the Lord. My sympathy to his family. How blessed you were to have him.
Sincerely,
Megan (Murphy) Vance
http://inchristalone-byhismercy.blogspot.com/2016/08/a-radiant-christian-ernie-frederick.html
Deanna Kuder
August 25, 2016
Praying peace for you at this difficult time.
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Bonnie and Rich Nichols
August 24, 2016
What a blessing to the Nichols' family has been the life of Ernie and his family. We are saddened by his loss, yet cannot think or imagine the joy of his reunion in heaven with our blessed Lord. It will take a lot of prayer walkers to fill the void down here on earth.
Jennie and Glenn Henricksen
August 24, 2016
As friends of over 60 years, we are saddened to hear of Ernie's death. And yet we know that his suffering is over and he is with the Lord. We are attaching a picture we took in New Mexico that speaks of the Lord entitled "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." (John 1)
Sue & Gary Gunst
August 23, 2016
Our deepest sympathies to your family! Always had great respect for your Dad, his gentle smile, and his caring ways. He demonstrated the love of Christ and was a positive influence to many people. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Marla Nestel
August 23, 2016
My prayers are with the Frederick's family at the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. I never had the honor of meeting this great man of God. I first heard about his love for the people of Pittsburgh and his daily devotion to pray from Mt. Washington as I was listening to Word FM 101.5 today on my way home from work. This blessed me very much and inspires me to make prayer a priority. May God comfort you!
Amy Miranda
August 23, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of Uncle Ernie's passing. My prayers to all the family as you deal with the empty space his passing leaves.
Andy & Joan Marcinko
August 23, 2016
Mark, Chris, Nena and Eric, What rejoicing there is in heaven! Focus on your Dad's completeness and his seeing Jesus face to face. Andy and Joan Marcinko
Betty Franklin-Richey
August 23, 2016
To Sue, Nina, Curt and Frederick Family:
"For we know that when this earthly
tent that we live in is taken down,
when we die and leave these bodies,
we will have a home in heaven, an
eternal body made for us by God
Himself and not by human hands.
2nd Corinthians 5:1
The Lord has blessed you with a husband,
father and grandfather who has lived
an honorable and very productive life.
Ernie was very kind, loving, gracious
and certainly an inspiration to all
who came in contact with Him. I always
enjoyed the times we talked about
growing up in Garfield Hill. Two
different eras but we attended the
same grade school (Fort Pitt) and it
blew my mind when he brought his
eighth grade graduation picture to
one of our Garfield Reunions an we
also had the same Principal.
Be blessed by all the fond memories
that you have of Ernie and it is
our prayer that the Lord will continue
to shower you with His richest
blessings and give you strength for
each new day.
Love, grace and Peace,
Homer and
August 23, 2016
My prayers are with you and your family. I remember coming to your dad's church to do Toymaker and Son.
- Judi Hough
Cindy (Simpson) Toth
August 23, 2016
I remember Pastor Frederick and his family from our days at the Johnston Avenue Baptist Church. He, Lita and the children were a very strong presence in our church and Sunday School family. He baptized me and my brother Chuck and worked along side my mother, Lillian in Sunday School. He was a wonderful man. You could see God's love in all his words and actions. He was the genuine article. My sincere condolences to the Frederick family especially my childhood friends Mark, Chris, Nena and Eric. May God grant you peace.
Kelly Cotter
August 23, 2016
Mark, Chris and family: I am saddened to hear this news. What a pleasure it was to meet your parents in Virginia all those years ago. They were such wonderful examples of the joy of being a Christian. Praying for you and your family at this time.
Mary Jane Snyder
August 23, 2016
Dear Susan and Family,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Ernie, a very special brother in Christ. May our caring Lord comfort you and all who mourn.
Your Friends at First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh
Mary Dyar
August 23, 2016
Nena, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. The pain of losing a parent is difficult, I hope knowing that Ernie is with the Lord, brings you the peace and comfort you need at this time. I always enjoyed sitting around the kitchen table and listening to your dad teach. He was a remarkable man and will be truly missed.
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