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Frederick Layton Obituary
Leroy Layton
Frederick Layton, an Olympia resident for over 50 years, passed away January 24, 2011, in Olympia, WA, after a valiant 6-year battle with lung cancer. He was 77. Fred was born July 7, 1933, to Antone and Charlotte Layton in Pacific Grove, CA. A central office technician with US West, he was married to Shirley Wright (deceased). He married his lifelong friend Mary Hansen in 1975.
Fred loved sailing, RV travel, amateur (ham) radio, and stained-glass art. He was past president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, founding president of Olympia Volkswagen Club, founding president of Capital Peak Repeater Group, and past commander of the Olympia Power Squadron.
Fred is survived by his wife Mary; sons, Kenneth Layton and Eugene Layton; stepsons, Bruce Adams and Jeff Adams; daughter, Marie Holts; stepdaughter, Kelly Adams; brother, George Layton; and sister, Charleen Oscar.
Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 19, 2011, at South Sound Manor, 455 North St. SE, Tumwater 98501. To leave memories of Fred or condolences for the family, go to: www.FuneralAlternatives.org Arrangements are with
Funeral Alternatives of
Washington 360-753-1065.
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3 Entries
February 15, 2011
Mary and Family:
sorry for your loss...hope the grieving is short..I too know what it is like to loose a spouse..
warmest thoughts
Robin Blake / KI7BS
February 15, 2011
Mary and Family:
sorry for your loss...hope the grieving is short..I too know what it is like to loose a spouse..
warmest thoughts
Robin Blake / KI7BS
February 13, 2011
Fred I will miss you, I learned more about HAM radio from you than anyone else. I really enjoyed the time we spent together in Yuma, Az.
Marlin Ruge
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