Evelyn Mae "Freddie" Friedrichsen

1925 - 2025

47 year Bishop Resident, Evelyn "Freddie" Mae Friedrichsen, 100 years old, passed away, peacefully in her sleep at her home in Quincy, CA on December 26, 2025. Born September 10, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan to Robert and Margaret (Serr) Cook. Evelyn spent her childhood in Ferndale, MI, leaving in 1952 to move to California. Evelyn met Russell Snow and they married in 1953. Evelyn was widowed in 1972 leaving her to raise their two daughters. Evelyn met William Friedrichsen and they married in 1973. They moved to Bishop in 1974. Evelyn left Bishop in 2020 to live near her Family in Quincy.
Evelyn always brought her cheerful personality and high standards with her in her career with Bank of America and High Country Lumber. She always enjoyed time with her family and friends. With a real zest for life, Evelyn loved to dance, read, play the piano, pray, bowl and play games/cards - especially with her Children and Grandchildren. She enjoyed the outdoors, loved walking, camping fishing and traveling. Evelyn was known for her ease in conversation with even total strangers, some may be surprised to learn that she was extremely shy. She possessed a contagious smile and an entertaining sense of humor. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many, who even now are being changed by her constant nurturing, love and faith. Her gift of joy, shown through her constant smile and laughter will never be forgotten. A woman of Faith and the heart of her family, Evelyn shaped their spirituality by her tireless Christian example, and also through various Catholic prayer groups, the Knights of Columbus and other Church organizations and activities.
Evelyn is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Paula (Kevin) Scofield of Quincy, CA and Margaret Snow of Iron River, MI, Niece, Susan Rummel of Reno, NV, Sons Mark (Vickie) Friedrichsen of Allyn, WA and Mitch Friedrichsen of Reno, NV. Evelyn is also lovingly remembered by her Grandchildren: Melissa Friedrichsen of WA; Brenda Casey of WA; Danielle Bauer (Jeremy Nelson) of TN; Sarah Friedrichsen of Southern CA; Tyler (Brittney) Duncan of AL; Tanner (Samantha) Duncan of CA and Moss Scofield of CA, as well as 9 Great Grandchildren and so many adopted family and friends.
A Memorial Mass will be held in the Spring as that was her favorite time of the year. The Mass will be held Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 849 Home Street, Bishop, California. Interment will be at the West Line Street Pioneer Cemetery in Bishop. In Lieu of Flowers Evelyn has asked that donations be made to her two most treasured Organizations, Plumas Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), P.O. Box 125, Quincy, CA 95971 or St. Judes Children Hospitals.