Dr. Teddy Roosevelt Fredericks

Dr. Teddy Roosevelt Fredericks, 83, long time physician in Palm Desert, Indian Wells and Rancho Mirage area, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010 in Thomasville, Ga. from complications following surgery. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 1, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Hope Lutheran Church on Portola Drive in Palm Desert. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Teddy Fredericks was born May 17, 1927, the first of four boys in Buffalo Center, Iowa to Lois and Ted Fredericks. His family owned and operated a small grocery store there. After only one year of undergraduate work at Iowa City University, he enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in San Diego, Calif. in 1946. Finishing his undergraduate degree he married Dolores Honsey of Lake Mills, Iowa in 1949. After starting medical school in Des Monies, Iowa their daughter, Deborah, was born. Dr. Fredericks practiced as a general practitioner in Thompson, Iowa for four years and had a son, Craig while living there. His love for California drew him there where he resided and practiced medicine in Barstow, Calif. for 20 years and was a member of Apple Valley Country Club. Eventually, Teddy and Dolores moved to Indian Wells practicing medicine in the desert until his death, September 18, 2010. Teddy's passion for the game of golf has been transmitted to his children and grandchildren. He was a member of many country clubs in the desert, Thunderbird, Indian Wells, PGA West, and Sunrise. Teddy and Dolores enjoyed a home in the desert and a beach condo in Coronado. Dr. Fredericks is survived by his wife, Dolores Fredericks; his children, Deborah Hazelton; son-in-law, Michael Hazelton and Dr. Craig Fredericks. His grandchildren were the joy of his life, Ryan Hazelton and wife, Crystal Hazelton, Jennifer Hazelton and her fiancé, Vlad Gordievsky and Haleigh Fredericks as well as his great-granddaughter, Abigail Louise Hazelton. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Gene, Ronnie, and Jack Fredericks. Teddy Fredericks was a devoted husband, and a loving father and grandfather. Many patients and friends depended on his advice and consul. He will be missed and remembered for his dedication to his patients and family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to the college scholarship fund through the California Foundation for Gifted Education. Send donations to: CFGE, 18627 Brookhurst #555, Fountain Valley, California 92708 or www.cfge.org.