Frederick George Christoffersen

Frederick George Chrisftoffersen, 72 years old, of Valdez, AK entered into eternal rest August 6, 2024 in Anchorage, AK.
Fred was born January 28. 1952, in Fairbanks to Thelma Olliv Barnum and Kenneth Edwin Chiristoffersen. Fred survived three days in Old Town Valdez during the 1964 earthquake, an amazing feat for a twelve year old young man.
Fred attended school, kindergarten through 12th grade in Valdez. He joined the United States Navy, serving proudly and honorably during the Vietnam war from 1970 to 1974. He was stationed VT-3 (Training Squadron 3) at Whiting Field in Milton, Florida as an Aviation Machinists Mate/Aircraft Mechanic. After his service. Fred returned to his hometown of Valdez. Fred loved his family and worked hard to care and support them. He knew what had to be done and put them first.
Fred married Susan Alice Peirson on December 29, 1987. Susan and Fred were excited to start their new life together. Their first born, Jason arrived December 18, 1985. The twins, Audrey and Andrew arrived December 31, 1987.
Jason married Aly Schilller and they gave Fred and Susan four beautiful grandchildren, Ellie, Gunnar, Sable and Thorin.
Fred loved deep sea fishing and visiting family and friends. He could tell the best jokes and stories.
Fred was preceded in death by his father Kenneth and his mother Thelma. He is survived by his wife Susan, son Jason and his wife Aly and their four children: son Andrew and daughter Audrey. Also sisters Carol, Jessie, Brenda, Glenna, Christine and Carrie and brothers Danny, Kenneth and Timmy.
Services will be held September 7, 2024 1-4pm at the Valdez Convention and Civic Center with a graveside service and 21 gun salute immediately following. Pastor Michael Sims will officiate. Fred and his mother will be laid to rest together in the family plot. All are welcome to join with family and friends at the Wheel House Bar, Best Western after the service.