Frederick Mesquit

Frederick Ellis Mesquit was born on June 11th, in Hollister, Ca. He died peacefully on September 8th, 2010, in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Fred graduated from Santa Maria High School in 1940, and married the love of his life, Jeanne Johnson on July 3, 1943. He proudly served his country in the Army during world war II from Oct. 20, 1942 to Dec. 12, 1945.
Looking for a better life, Fred moved his family to Apple Valley, Ca. in 1956, where he continued his career as the best salesman in town. His business, Mesquit's Vacuums grew, as did his family. Fred was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather preceded in death by his beautiful wife Jeanne. He is survived by a wonderful family that will miss him tremendously. Fred is survived by one sister, Leola Rush of Medford, Or. " Dad " leaves four sons and their families; Freddie & Glenda of Louisville, Ky., Don & Sharon of Yucca Valley, Ca., Mike & Sherrie of Apple Valley, Ca., and Bob & Terri of Bisbee, Az. He leaves two daughters and their families; Linda & George Vasquez of Apple Valley, Ca., and Michelle & Art Gerardo of Apple Valley, Ca. " Grampa " will also be missed by his twenty-five grandchildren and great grandchildren!
Fred's love for his family, good music and good food, along with his great personality and sense of humor made him such an inspiration to anyone who knew him.
We're celebrating dad's life with a memorial service on Sept. 25th, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at the Desert View Memorial Park Chapel, Victorville, Ca. Please join us on this special day. In lieu of flowers, we ask for your donations to go to either the Alzheimer's Association or the American Heart Association in honor of Fred Mesquit. The Mesquit family sincerely thanks you.