Fred Samuel Clinkscale

Fred was a wonderful father. Although not my father he took me in as a foster parent and loved me like I was his own.

My love,
It has been over 5 months now and it still seems so unreal. We are doing fine, we just miss you so badly and wish you were here. We both know that God is our God and He has our lives in control,so we know that you are where you are supposed to be. I think the hardest part, was no good-bye, but as Mom said, after 36 years, one doens't need to add anything else. We are waiting for our latest grandson, who is being named after you. I know Brad and Amby will make you proud! Erin...

I was so sad to hear today of your loss. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. I have thought over the years of the dedication both of you showed us at Lake Forest Church of the Nazarene. Your children were small and you drove from Hitchcock to have services. I also remember you having us come to your home for the Christmas party that year. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie (Collins) Swanson

Hi Mary Jo and all, I wish I knew what to say, but words aren't enough at a time like this. I was so priviledged to know Fred these past years....18 now! I remember him best for his great kindness, especially with the children. God blessed all of us greatly when he put Fred here for the 63 years of his life. Now, heaven is a whole lot brighter with him there. I know he is with our Lord and Savior, making a place for us! Take care and rmember, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you much.

I remember when Fred arrived at the Masonic Home for Children because he arrived the same day my own brother George arrived. It was 1957 and I had been there for 2 years already. Fred was a true friend and he was always a special kind of person. I will never forget him. I have always wondered what happened to him as I had not seen him since we got together in San Francisco to ride the cable cars before I enlisted back in 1964. I remember it well because we walked to the Fairmont Hotel that...

For Fred's Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I am sure Fred will be missed by all who knew him; he was a special guy. I knew Fred growing up in the Masonic Home in California. He was one year behind me in school. We had a lot of good times at the Home and Fred was a big part of those good times. We just had a reunion and were wondering about Fred. He is still in our minds and hearts and will be missed. We will just have...

I grew up with Fred in the Masonic Home in Covina, CA. I always liked him, although I never knew him as an adult, as a kid he was a caring and gentle person and I always admired that about him.

For Fred's Family: My prayers are with you. May God grant you the strength and courage to know that he is truly with God and we will all one day meet him again. I knew Fred many, many years ago. We grew up at the Masonic Home for Children in Covina, CA. Fred and I were in the same grade. I have many fond memories of being classmates and Home Kids together. We had a great life there. I don't remember the exact years that Fred lived there - I lived at the Home from 1953 until we graduated...

Mary Jo and family, I am shocked to hear of Fred's death. I know Fred, being and orphan, always looked for family love. I am so glad he finally found it in OK (or was it TX? This is too small a venue to say all I want to about Fred and what I know of his childhood but expect a long letter and pictures from my Mother's album soon. I hold you all in my heart.