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Fred Figgs Obituary
75, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on February 19, 2013. He graduated from the University of Kansas Medical School in 1967 and served as a medical officer with the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. He was a pediatrician in the Phoenix area for nearly 30 years and enjoyed golf. Gerald is survived by his former wife Cheryl Figgs, son George, daughter Amy and son-in-law Ronald England, grandchildren Audrey and Clara, brother Leo Figgs, sister-in-law Jennifer Cunningham, and nephew Gabe. He is preceded in death by his parents Everett and Mabel Figgs, brother Wayne Figgs, and nephew Isaac Figgs. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, P.O. Box 8952, Topeka, KS 66608-8952 or vfw.org.
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March 3, 2013
Mary Myers
March 2, 2013
dear Cheryl, George and Amy,
We are sorry for your loss. Lauren, Nicky & I remember lots of visits to see "Dr. Derf.
Regards, Mary & Ken Myers
Shirley Hughes Sanford
February 27, 2013
Derf was a good person and my friend. He was so proud of his two children and loved them more than life. So sorry for your loss.
Rita Kilgore
February 27, 2013
I am so lucky to have known Dr. Derf. He took me as a locum pediatrician 18 years ago, then hired me full time into his staff. I learned so much from this easy going, wonderful person with a gold heart. He could diagnose anything with his instincts and he was always right! I will surely miss your occasional phone calls a long time ago, checking up on me to make sure I wasn't causing trouble, with "Hey, Rita! You okay? Bye!"
Mary Ann Cooper
February 26, 2013
Am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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