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Kurtis Froude Obituary
56 of Phoenix, AZ passed away in his home surrounded by family on July 9, 2010. Kurt was born to Robert and Jackie Froude in Moline, IL, in 1953. He graduated from Illinois State University in '75 and moved to Arizona where he married Diane Machovec in '78, who survives him. Kurt spent 29 years as a respiratory therapist providing care for the patients of Good Samaritan, Mayo Clinic and Phoenix Children's Hospital. In 2008 he married Michelle Hafner. He is preceded in death by father, Robert Froude and survived by mother Jackie (Karl) Stone, wife Michelle, children Derekh, Joel, Sarah Froude and Jason (Amy and children) Hanavan; step children Alexis (Jason and sons) Anderson, Lauren and Rob Ralph; brother Jay Froude, sister Paula (Ron) Sievertsgaard. Kurt found joy working and dedicating himself to his family, job, home, and many hobbies. His sense of humor and optimism will surely be missed. Memorial services will be held July 13th at Concord Place, 2999 N. 44th St., Phoenix AZ at 7:30 pm. His family is grateful to the staff at Mayo Clinic and Hospice of the Valley for their care. A special thanks to his friends and co-workers who have shown love to him and his family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to charity of choice.
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Jim Seletz
June 27, 2021
On May 7, 1985 my car was hit by a train at McDowell, Grand and 29th Ave. Mr. Froude got out of his car, picked me up and carried me to safety with no more than broken leg. He could have been severely injured by his heroic act. He is the truly Great Man. I had no idea he passed away. I looked him up after these years because he returned to me in a dream last night over the episode. The World is far superior because he lived. Jim Seletz
Nancy Whitten
September 5, 2010
It was with a saddened heart that I recently found out that Kurt had passed away. Our families lived next door to each other for several years......his sister Paula was my best friend. Here's to all the memories of our childhood!!
Kim Havea
July 16, 2010
Michelle,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kurt's smiling face and contagious laugh will be in our hearts forever.
Love and Blessings
Ruth and Brian Catalano
July 15, 2010
Ours was the first house Kurt came to upon arriving in Tucson. Over the years we came to love him. I will always remember his bright smile. May God bless and comfort all who are grieving his loss today.
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Paula Severtsgaard
July 13, 2010
My baby brother. I already miss you and will always love you. May you be at peace now. Love, Paula
Kamela Rubio-Raffin
July 13, 2010
Froude Family,
I worked with Kurt at PCH for several years in the PICU. Kurt was always very kind to the families and children and such a pleasure to work with. One day we had a potluck as we always did on night shift and he had made the best salsa. He wrote it out for me on a make shift 3x5 card to keep in my recipe box. I still have it in my recipe box and use the recipe often. I am so sorry for your loss of such a great man. My memories of Kurt will always be kind.
Cindy Kay Grega
July 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Jill (Braaten) Janero
July 13, 2010
Aunt Jackie, Jay, Paula, Michelle, children and families. My thoughts are with all of you. May be you be comforted knowing Kurt's life lives on and has become part of what we know to be the life everlasting...one life energy, connected by all things. I wish you strength and peace through this difficult time. Love, Jill
Amy North
July 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family....you will be missed Kurt!!1
Amy North
July 13, 2010
RIP Kurt...you will be missed!!!My thoughts are with your family
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