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Fred Bigrigg Obituary
Fred Loren Bigrigg was born on October 12, 1946 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. He passed away on February 19, 2011 in Reno, Nevada. He is survived by his wife Mae, his sister Pat, three brothers, Pete, Danny & David, three stepsons and nine grandchildren. Fred graduated from Sparks High and worked several different jobs around the western United States before retiring from a career with State Farm Insurance. He was active in the LDS church, the Masons, the Boy Scouts and various volunteer programs such as playing Santa Claus for the State hospital, various grade schools and private homes. Fred was a kind, loving and generous man who was loved by all he met and will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Services for Fred will begin at ten o'clock in the morning on Wednesday the second day of March, at the LDS Church in Lemmon Valley. Interment will follow at Masonic Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are entrusted to Walton Funeral Home, 875 West Second Street, Reno. Floral offerings can be sent there.
"Fred, walk slowly so I might catch up to you so together we can continue up the pathway to our father in heaven. Mae."
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Skip McDowell
March 27, 2011
Thank you Fred. God's speed!
Skip McDowell
Tracy Salaun
March 27, 2011
I remember you best before you worked for State Farm, when you worked for my dad at Western Appraisers. You were that wonderful man in the office that I sat on his lap and told him about my day or my weekend. You would make paper airplanes with me and throw them back and for over the cubical walls, I was always happy to see you. You were always a friend to my family and loved by us all. Now that I am much older, you would still stop to visit me every time you came into my work. I will very much miss your hugs, your jokes, your smile and your laugh. We will always affectionately remember you as Ryan Bigfield.
Kathy at Scolari's
March 3, 2011
I got to know Fred in the years he shopped at the store I work in. He was always a very nice and respectable man with a great sense of humor. He was one of my favorite customers. I will truly miss you Fred.
M.J. Wood
March 2, 2011
I know you have found peace Fred, & God Bless you Mae & family. I can almost hear you from heaven sharing a silly joke or antecdote with the angels, and them welcoming home one of their own. The warmth and memories that were shared today were breathtaking, you were one of a kind & will be greatly missed.
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TOM KIDD
March 1, 2011
I HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING FRED FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS AND THE WORLD HAS TRULY LOST A "GOOD GUY". REST IN PEACE FRED AND MAY GOD BLESS.
March 1, 2011
Derf, Thank you for all the memories, especially the water balloons at the camp outs. Your sense of humor, kind ways, and big bear hugs are now missing; however, you are in God's hands. Say HI to everybody for us, we'll all be together again one of these days.
Love you
Pete and Carol Bigrigg (Eureka, NV)
Dawn Stokes
February 28, 2011
Mae, you may or may not remember me, Dawn Kich, that worked with you many years ago at the State Hospital. I have many fond memories of that time and one that stands out is of the special love you and Fred shared for each other. I remember your wedding and whenever I hear the song, "Bridge Over Troubled Waters", I think of you and Fred. Fred certainly was your bridge over troubled waters and I know he will be missed; however, never forgotten. Fred has and will remain in my heart forever. He was one special man...My heart goes out to you....Love, Dawn
Eric at Scolari's
February 28, 2011
Fred, it was my pleasure to get to know you in recent years, and it was always good to see you around the store. I speak for myself and my employees when I say you will be missed! See ya soon, buddy!!
Cheryl English
February 28, 2011
Fred you were an amazing man, you always had kind words for others. You will be missed greatly. May you enjoy your eternal life. This is not goodbye. We will all see you again someday.
Dan Bigrigg
February 28, 2011
Big brother,I can't even begin to say how much I will miss you, your big smile and kind words, the time that we had together. God rest you and be with you forever.
Rick Schultz
February 27, 2011
Fred You will be missed
You did a lot of great things throughout the years. I enjoyed working with you for the last 37 years
Cecelia Guenaga
February 27, 2011
I will always think of you as "Freddy Bear" and was so honored to be part of your family for a time. You were like the big brother I never had. You were so kind and compassionate to so many people. We will always remember your kindness and big heart forever. Cecelia
February 27, 2011
We love you Bear. You were our "Freddy Bear", and will be remembered with love forever. Your Sis
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