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Fredrick Austin Obituary
Surviving are his daughters, Tracy (Jim) Faulkner of Redding, Calif., Tami (Dave) Ledesma of Henderson, Nev., Lisa (Russell) Kulhanek of Brant, Elita (Jim) Markey of Rydal, Ga., Carisa (David) Franco of Kingston, Ga.; step son, Dale (Wendy) Vanderbush of Hope, Mich.; 24 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; Brothers, George Austin of Wisconsin, Russell (Cindy) Austin of Bay City; sisters, Jan Schultz of Midland and Dixie (Don) Ridley of Midland. Fred was preceded in death by his step mother, Phyllis (DeBolt) Miller and sister in law, Diane Austin.
Funeral services will take place Tuesday morning, Sept. 30, 2008 at Hope Baptist Church. Rev. Neil T. Wiggins will officiate. Family and friends may call at the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be offered to the families' wishes. Personal messages of support may be left for the family at www.wilson-miller.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Fredrick Austin
Kortnea Bloomfield
October 4, 2008
I have known Freddy all of my 11 years of my life being a great buddy to my "Poppie" and always at the TTP!! You always were happy and smiling when you would see me and made sure you would bring a smile to my face every time you would see me wondering where the time has went since I was born...I miss you Freddy!
Lpve to the whole family!
Kortea Taylor Bloomfield
"Odis"
Dawn Arndt
September 30, 2008
Elita, I am so sorry about your dad. I tried to seek you out at the funeral to express my sympathies and give you a hug, but I had to leave. Please know that you and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers!!
Linda Smith
September 30, 2008
Fred, sorry I can't be there, but to all your family I send my deepest sympathy and pray God give them strength and courage to get through this difficult time. Miss ya already buddy! Much Love, Linda Smith, Willow Alaska
Gary Andrews
September 30, 2008
Barb,Elita,Carisa and Lisa,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers in your difficult time.
Jennifer Walser-Hottois
September 29, 2008
Barb,Lisa & Elita,
I'm so sorry. I will miss Fred very much. My heart goes out to you all.
Randy&Billie Bloomfield
September 29, 2008
To Fred's family....our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We always enjoyed our time spent with Fred at the store. He'll never be far away from you as he will always be in your hearts.
Gary Bush
September 29, 2008
Lisa and Elita Just wanted to say sorry about your dad and hope all is well with both of you .
Dawn Arndt
September 28, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. I will forever remember Fred swinging me around the dance floor. He was always a genuine friend, and I will truly miss him! I will keep you all in my prayers in the months to come.
Jonna Thomas-Bloomfield
September 28, 2008
I am comfortable knowing now that Freddy is now in peace and no pain at all. Freddy was a very kind guy that was very much loved and appreciated by all at Thomas Trading Post! You memories and "horns"will always hang on our wall at TTP in memory of you and your love of hunting.
Best to the whole family is the difficult time~
Jonna Thomas-Bloomfield
Ralph Spangler
September 28, 2008
My deepest condolence to the family. Cowboy Fred was a good man. His face was the first I'd look for when I made my visits to the trading post. He will be missed.
Marge Thomas
September 28, 2008
Barb Austin and Fred's children - I'm sorry I cannot join you to be able to celebrate Fred's life with you and cry at his passing, however, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Fred was such a good friend to my family, especially Dave, and he will be sorely missed. He and I played together as well as we worked together - am sure he will be watching over us from above. From ice fishing, snowmobiling, playing cards, hunting and just sharing a laugh, Fred always had a smile on his face. He truly enjoyed life to its fullest. With love and big hugs to all of you.....Marge
John Engelman
September 28, 2008
The Austin Family
My deepest sympathy. I knew Fred for a number of years. He was a good man.
Jeny Dickerson (Tripp)
September 27, 2008
Elita-
I'm so sorry to hear about your father. I met him when we were in high school together and I remember him as being a kind person. My thoughts are with you and your family.
The Vesterfelt Family
September 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of "good ol' Fred Bears" family and friends during this time! Fred, you were a wonderful man and you will be missed by all. Now that you are shining down from us all from up above, we will be sure to think of you when that eight point stands in the bright of the snow when the sun hits it, "heres one for you Fred!"
Sincerely,
Robert, Carrie, Robert John, & Deziray
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