Fred-Hicks-Obituary

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Fred Walter Hicks

Rigby, Idaho

Jan 22, 1939 – May 14, 2021 (Age 82)

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BORN
January 22, 1939
DIED
May 14, 2021
AGE
82
LOCATION
Rigby, Idaho

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Fred Walter Hicks, age 82, of Rigby, passed away at his home Friday, May 14, 2021.


Fred was born January 22, 1939 in Grant, Idaho a son to Walter LeGrand Hicks and Louise Wilson Hicks.  He attended Rigby Schools, graduating from Rigby High School.  He played football for Weber State University and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Idaho State University. 


He served in the United States Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne during the Berlin Crisis.   


He married Marva June Youngstrom, August 18, 1989 in Rigby, Idaho.


He owned and operated Hicks-Adams Contractors constructing roads. 


He enjoyed Golf, fishing, hunting and water sports.


He is survived by his wife Marva June Hicks of Rigby, children: Bianca (Ryan) Lamott of Sierra Vista, Az., Tracy (Doug) Jacobson of Rexburg, Id., Kathy (Rod) Clark of Rigby, Id., Karen (Bart) Larsen of Idaho Falls, Id., Jared Fred Hicks of Rigby, Id., Brant (Cheryl) Hicks of Minnesota and Stephanie (Matt) Clapp of Rigby, Id., Shonna (Jamie) Hawley, Jimmy (Edward) Young of Idaho Falls and the late David Madsen, and enough grandchildren to fill a bus.


He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, (Ruth, Elfey Fern, and Eunice) and four brothers, (Ernest, Earl, Hyrum and Dell Ross).


Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Eckersell Funeral Home, 101 West Main Street, Rigby.  The family will visit with friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. both at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Grant Central Cemetery. 

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Fred was my best friend in High School. We moved to the place just south of the Hicks farm in 1952. Del Ross was his older brother. Fred and I worked in the hay on nearly every farm around there. We built great hay stacks! High and tight. I’ll never forget his yellow Colley type dog named Fang. I moved off to Texas in 1961 and we lost track. After I married in Texas we got a yellow cat and I named it Fang after Fred’s dog. RIP Fred! You were a good one! Best wishes to the Hicks family....

Kathy, my heart is filled with love and sorrow for your family. Fred always gave the best hugs. I have great memories of him. I hope him and my dad can get together in heaven and play some cards.

Fred was a friend of my mom dad uncles. I met him through the golf course and hit it off immediately because of my family. I always enjoyed the time I spent with Fred golfing and at the course. He’ll be missed

Marva and family ,I am so sorry for your loss. I always liked Fred and our conversations whether around the neighborhood or at the golf course. I wish the best for all of you.

Fred was a year ahead of me in high school. I always thought he was so handsome. He married my niece. Did not realize he had so many kids. Hope he died peacefully.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. To Lana and Fred and their children,thank you for letting me babysit your children,I met and our friendship was early on! And I'm grateful for that!! Thank you for the memories!! Love añd prayers to Fred's family and friends,always! Love,Monica Charles

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.With deepest sympathy to all of his family and friends! Lana,to you and Fred's children! I always enjoyed babysitting for you!! Love and prayers,always Monica Charles

Forever remembered as a real gentleman. Our sympathy to his family.

Marva June, so sorry for your loss. I remember when Fred went to Weber State with Bob for football. Know I love you and my prayers are with you.