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David Federick Obituary
He accepted an offer at Porterville High School to coach Varsity Baseball where he remained for 32 years, 25 as the Baseball coach. His teams won 6 League Championships and earned 2nd in Valley in 1974. In 2008 the Porterville High School Varsity Baseball Field was named "Dave Frederick Field" in his honor. He was known to be an avid SF Giants and SF 49ers fan.
David was proceeded in death by his parents, Ray and Grace Frederick of Delano. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sue; sons David, wife Cindy, and John; daughter Sara (Susie); ten grandchildren, Daniel, wife Inez, Joshua, Nicole, husband, Clemente, Sarah, Robin, Micah, Sam, Erica, Jeramiah, and Ian; three great-grandchildren, Elisa, Nicle and Gracie Sue; two brothers-in-law, John Bowman and Bill Bowman, wife Dorothy; and many nieces and nephews. "Papa", Coach Fred, was loved by all who knew him.
Graveside service will be held at 2:30pm at Hillcrest Cemetery, Celebration of Life to follow. in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Porterville High School Baseball Fund, c/o Porterville High School, Attn: Brian Hill, or the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Federick
kip veitch
March 25, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
david sierra
March 12, 2011
Good people pass Good memories remain I share your thoughts God has blessed us.
Suzie Frederick
March 11, 2011
Miss you so much Daddy, as the days go by. Just one last touch,kiss or smile! You are a part of everything that I do. I love you so.
Sara Sue....you are forever etched in my heart and soul....
Anna Poteet
March 10, 2011
My dear friend Suzy..I just read this...please know that our prayers are with your family....what wonderful times we had with your Mom and Dad...the sleepovers..the beach..good good times....love you ...Anna
Daisy & Earl Phipps
March 9, 2011
May God bless you and yours, Sue, as you grieve the loss of your beloved. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love and blessings,
Nick Nelson
February 28, 2011
John, Sue, Dave, and Suzie,
I'm so sorry for your loss and wanted to express my sincere condolences. Some of my fondest memories growing up in Porterville were the sleep overs at your house where you made me feel part of your family and all the baseball that we played through the years. It seemed that Porterville High always got the best of Monache when we played the big cross town rivalry games back in 1975-1977.
Thanks again for all the fond memories of my years in Porterville and especially on the "Sandlot."
Elisa & Papa
Erica Chacon
February 28, 2011
Gracie Sue Luna
February 28, 2011
I love you! Here's a kiss..
Love Always
Lucy Aguilera
February 28, 2011
R.I.P Mr. Frederick. You will be missed.
Papa, Nicole & Erica
Erica Chacon
February 28, 2011
Erica Chacon
February 28, 2011
My Papa was the best husband, father, and of course Grandpa. We shared many great times that will forever be etched in my memory. It is an honor to see all of the people he made an impact on. He will be greatly missed. No one will ever fill the shoes of my Papa.
Love Always,
Your Angel
Papa & Me
Erica Chacon
February 28, 2011
nicole luna
February 28, 2011
my papa was the best! I will always remember the good times my kids and I shared with him. Everyone deserves a papa like mine. we will miss him so very much. Gracie loves u papa! I will always love you papa!
Suzie Chacon
February 28, 2011
My father was the kindest, gentlest man to all. I was blessed to have held his hand until he went home. Although I will miss him, I am so proud of all the memories that my children and I will cherish forever! Daddy I love you so.....until we meet again.
Always your little girl, Suzie Frederick Chacon
P.S.The game shall go on!
Jennifer Duncan
February 25, 2011
I've known Dave and Sue for over 40 years! Wow. Dave taught me Driver's Ed at P'ville High. I thought he tried to act 'gruff' but I always knew he wasn't really. :-) The Fredericks were our neighbors on Grand St. When I was in 8th grade Sue would send his laundered shirts over for me to iron for 15 cents each. Oh how long they sometimes had to wait to get those shirts back! Dave must've had a lot of shirts. ;-) You both have been good friends to my mom through all these years. We will never forget your loving acceptance of everyone. My condolences to all the kids and grandkids. It is a sad loss.
Love, Jennifer (Crumal Ruiz) Duncan.
February 24, 2011
Sue, please accept our condolences for your loss. I valued Dave as a friend, a teacher and an outstanding baseball coach during my years at Porterville High School. They threw the mold away when Dave was created....one of a kind!
Love, Dick and Nina Payne
February 24, 2011
My father John Rangel, and Mr. Fredrick managed the Elks, little league team together. It was then, where I was introduced to one of the greatest influences of my life. Thoughout my youth living Porterville, Mr. fredrick was always around the corner, and involved, with inter-city kids, and Baseball. After two greuling years at Monache and the sports program, I asked to transfer to Porterville highschool at the Easter break, and it was then when I was introduced to the Porterville Varsity Baseball Team. Though I did not play that season in the Delano tournament, but taking that bus ride, the team welcomed me. But the best thing that could of been said to me was from the mouth of Mr. Fred.. "I'm color blind." "Everyone plays on this team."
The follwing year, we won the EYL championship.It was nice to see a good thing happen to this ball club. Mr. Fredrick as a coach and teacher, gave everyone a fair shake. It was for that reason, I became to admire Mr. Fredrick, to the point of asking him to be my best man.
I am Rick Rangel. I live in Virginia, after twenty years of Marine Corps service, and have enjoyed the memories of my youth. It is truely a better time with Mr. Fredrick in it.
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