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Fred Folsom Obituary
FRED GORHAM FOLSOM, JR.
Fred Gorham Folsom, Jr, 97, died peacefully at his home in Alexandria, VA on January 2, 2012.Born in Boulder, CO in 1914, Folsom was a 1936 graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder and a 1938 graduate of its law school. His career was spent as an attorney for the U.S. Justice Department, where in 1947 he was Acting Chief of the Civil Rights Section, and from 1961 until his retirement in 1972 Chief of the Criminal Section, Tax Division.He was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy Slaughter Folsom, and his daughter, Susan Jean Folsom Lindberg. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Catharine Murphy Folsom; his son, Fred Folsom, III (Rose), and five stepchildren: Andrew L. Kreutzer (Barbara), Thomas K. Kreutzer (Anne), John H. Kreutzer, David W. Kreutzer (Barbara) and Elizabeth E. Tobin (Greg). He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.A family gathering will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice or Capital Caring Hospice Services, www.capitalcaring.org, 2900 Telestar Ct, Falls Church, VA 22042.
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shannon crocker
February 1, 2012
Dear Katie, I was so saddened to hear of Fred's passing but was told that it was as peaceful and pleasant as the man himself. God bless you and the entire family, you are forever in my prayers. Much love.
Shannon Crocker McClarty
January 10, 2012
Dear Katie, We are saddened to hear of Fred's passing. What a wonderful person and such a loss.
Deborah Hollis and colleagues at the Special Collections Department at the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries.
Anne Kushwaha
January 7, 2012
What an amazing life! Someone without accolades who had such a profound effect on the Civil Rights Movement. A wonderful lawyer, great husband and nice man to me and my family always. He will be missed. All my love to Aunt Katie
January 7, 2012
To Katie and the Folsom & Kreutzer families:
We are sad to hear of Fred's passing and hope you all are doing ok.
Kindest regards,
David & Janis Hoskot
Surfers Paradise, Australia
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January 6, 2012
Katie, Fred was a true gentlemen whom I consider a great man. I loved him like a brother. I wish we could have lived closer
January 6, 2012
Andy and David- Sorry to hear of your loss. Good stepfathers are a blessing, indeed. Steve Pusey (Tiger, GA)
Melissa Horton Burkhart
January 5, 2012
Dear Fred,
Your Father was a treasure. My love to you, Rose, Katie and all the Kreutzers.
Melissa Horton Burkhart
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