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Fred Irwin Obituary
Fred Irwin passed away November 11, 2018 after a hard-fought battle with a very
aggressive form of leukemia, which was diagnosed the end of March. Fred was born in
Elizabethtown, KY on February 4, 1942, moving to Arizona in 1950. In his first year of college he married the love of his life Joanna, sharing 57 wonderful years.
Fred joined the Phoenix Fire Department as a fire fighter in 1965, retiring 20 years later as a Deputy Chief. In 1986 he moved to northern California to be Fire Chief for the City of Piedmont. Two years later, Fred moved to southern California as Fire Chief for the City of Solana Beach, retiring six years thereafter.
Although Fred served over 28 years in the fire service, he managed to complete
his BA degree in Public Management, adding to his AA degrees in Fire Science and Business Administration.
Fred was a go-getter, having many business interests and investments on his
"off duty" days during his early years with the Phoenix Fire Department. Some of these
included: construction clean up; motocross raceway; two used car lots; owning and operating; a Mexican food restaurant; apartments, and rental homes. Fred was a fixer-upper and he could fix just about anything, buying and selling properties.
Returning to Arizona in 1993, Fred and Joanna moved to Lake Havasu City in 1996. He enjoyed traveling across the country and Canada in their motorhome, family cruises, riding motorcycles, being involved in home construction for their daughter's two homes, and his own 3 houses.
Fred liked people and had a great sense of humor. He met friends to walk Rotary Park early mornings, later meeting others for coffee. Above all Fred was a family man, loyal friend, devoted husband, very proud father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joanna, daughters: Cindy (Rick) Koons; Lisa (Tim) McDonough; grandchildren: Tyler McDonough, Emily Koons, Kelsey McDonough, Mandy (Jake) Dyer; great grandchildren: Marissa, Ben, and Isaac.
Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.mohavememorial.com.
Services were placed in the care of Mohave Memorial Lake Havasu Mortuary and
Crematory.
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Cristy Quinn
May 25, 2019
I love you Uncle Fred. Thank you for being the good person you were.
SBFD
Steve Perry
January 2, 2019
Many exciting times with Chief Fred at Solana Beach. His legacy, the state of the art fire station he built, is going strong to this day in Solana Beach.
M C
December 13, 2018
I am truly and deeply sorry for your Loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Fred. May the God of all comport Grant you peace and strength during difficult time (Psalm 91:11).
G. A.
December 13, 2018
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever, May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. My sincerest condolences for your family and friends. Hosea 13:14.
A Brown
December 13, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Here is an encouraging scripture, at Isaiah 40:29 - "He gives power to the tired one, And full might to those lacking strength."
December 13, 2018
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but the fond memories you can cherish can comfort and sustain you during this very difficult time. (1Peter 5:6,7)
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December 13, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."
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