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Fred Gossom Obituary
Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, Fred Gossom lost his battle with cancer on January 6, 2011.
He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Rose; daughters, Larie (Thibeault) of Longmont, Colo. and Janet of Camarillo; and son, Jere and wife Sylvia of Torrance, Calif.; sister Anita (McFarland) of Ballwin, Mo. along with five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many cherished friends.
Fred was born in St. Louis, Mo. December 11, 1930 to parents Fred A. and Ruby Gossom. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Fred attended Ventura Missionary Church. Additionally, he was a member of the Ventura B.P.O.E. #1430 and the Ventura Men's Club. Fred will be remembered by all who knew him as a kind and compassionate man with a warm smile and wonderful sense of humor.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice or the American Association for Cancer Research.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mimi Pierce
January 26, 2011
Fred - All those little expressions i learned from you I still use to this day, i.e unless i'm alone or with somebody. You had such a profound affect on me and all around you. We could always count on you for advice, assistance, and your great sense of humor. I appreciate all you did for me, your family, and your friends. You are missed. Rose, there are no words - I'm so sorry. We love you, and know you are in our hearts and prayers.
Gloria Mackey
January 21, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Janet Gossom
January 20, 2011
My teacher, my mentor, my hero, my advocate, my friend . . . my father. You gave me a life that was rich in warmth and love. You will live on in my heart forever.
Royce&Tina Holmes
January 20, 2011
A wonderful Man, great father and a loving husband, we miss you Fred.
Milyssa Gossom
January 19, 2011
I love you Grampa, i miss you.
Christine Voth
January 18, 2011
Rose, my deepest sympathy to you and your family with the passing of your beloved Fred. I hope that loving memories of your 58 years together will bring you comfort. My prayers and thoughts are with you. If there is anything that I or the VCAAA can do for you, please let me know. You are a very special lady. Sending you a big hug and love.
January 17, 2011
Loretta Garvin
January 17, 2011
Fred, all of my family will miss you, it wont be the same without you being here, we sure think a lot of you. Rose, please keep in touch. Our prayers are with you. Sam, Loretta, and Ellaweze
Jean Williams
January 16, 2011
Rose, you are in my thoughts and prayers at his sad time. May God's love and the love of those around you bring healing, strength and comfort.
Kathy Morris
January 14, 2011
Rose, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sending you my prayers to help heal the whole in your life.
Anita McFarland
January 12, 2011
I miss you, "Ben". The memory of our last trip to Solvang is so special, just "Ben", Larie and I, like a mini-reunion.
Jere Gossom
January 12, 2011
I love you dad and you will be missed.
Dad and I at the West Coast Thunder 2004 Bike Rally
January 12, 2011
Dad and I after the ride.
January 12, 2011
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