Sunfield, Michigan
Freddie G. Stambaugh, age 66, passed peacefully into the waiting arms of God on Sunday, August 5th, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. His family was by his side. Fred was a man with a wonderful sense of humor and a passion for fishing, which he indulged by spending many hours on the lake with his fishing buddy and big brother, Lynwood. More often than not, he would catch his limit; often sharing with friends and neighbor what he could not eat himself. Fred also owned and ran his own lumber company, “Fall Industries” for many years prior to his retirement in 2004. Fred leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 47 years Jennie, whom he met and wooed with his baby blues during a baseball game in 1959 and the rest is history. He was a devoted father and doting grandfather; he also leaves behind his beloved children Lori (Stambaugh) Martinez, of Grand Rapids and Randy Stambaugh of Holland, granddaughters (his pride and joy), Nicole Hop-Martinez and Randi Martinez. Fred is also survived by brothers Lynwood and LeRoy and sister Janet, brothers in law, Skip (Liz) and Dick (Mary Alice) Holtz, several nieces and nephews and of course, many wonderful friends. Cremation has taken place and the family will be holding a private memorial service celebrating Freddie’s Life. Contributions can be made in Freddie’s name to any of the following organizations; Sparrow Hospice Services, American Cancer Society, S.P.Y.’s Scholarship Fund or any charity of your choosing: C/O RFH P.O. Box 36 Sunfield, MI 48890. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.legacy.com The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home.
Thankyou you for your smile and laughter you gave me as a youngirl, I was blessed to have know you and your son and wife, the angels are having a great time with you hanging out. Peace
Lisa Hayes
June 23, 2018 | Alma, MI | Friend
As his oldest granddaugther I can not say enough about the out-pouring of love an suport my grandmother and family have recieved since his passing. The visits, cards and phone calls have all meant so much to all of us. It is truely a testiment to the sort of man my grandfather was. When he cared about you, you could feel it. It was in the looks he threw, his belly laugh and his actions.
My grandfather was a man of integrity and unending devotion. Neither my sister nor I could ever...
Nicole Hop-Martinez
August 27, 2007 | Charlotte, NC
Our family last christmas, one of the best holidays we have ever enjoyed
August 27, 2007
Dear Jenny and Family
I am so sorry for your loss.
I received a call just yesterday from my daughter Celeste, telling me of FReddie's passing. Since hearing about him I have had so many memories come to this old mind.
First and foremost he came from a great family. Wonderful neighbors.
He was such a nice young man,full of life, always a smile and would help you in a drop of the hat.
He spent may hours with us watching tv or playing cards. There was also Janet and...
BETTY L. "Goodrich" Schmidt
August 14, 2007 | Glendale Hgts., IL
I'll never forget meeting the Stambaugh twins when we moved in next door to them when they were both just little "shavers," fifty eight years ago. They held a "special" place in my heart and always will.
I'm so sorry for your lose Jenny but always remember the "fun times" and not the last hours.
Orpha Goodrich-Stiffler
August 12, 2007 | Mulliken, MI
Stambaugh family,
When I read of Freddie's passing I knew I should write to you all as I
too, feel what you feel and I know how much it means when people sign
Emily's guest book. I just wanted to say that I am so sorry for your
loss. It is a hurt like no other when your loved ones go "home". We
have to always be mindful that we will be seeing them again and the
next time we do, we will never be separated again. They are definately
part of our future and we hold on to...
Selena Duits
August 11, 2007 | Sunfield, MI
