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Donald Bredeson Obituary
Pinehurst, NC- Donald Harrison Bredeson of Pinehurst, North Carolina died March 24, 2016. He was born April 20, 1923 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Elwin James Bredeson and Eda Harrison Bredeson. Mr. Bredeson graduated from Muncie Central High School in Muncie, Indiana. He joined the U.S. Navy in World War II and volunteered for the U.S. Submarine Service. He served on the U.S.S. Trepang in the Pacific Theater off Japan.
Graduating from General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan in 1950, he began his career with General Motors in Flint in management and afterwards moved to company headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Bredeson was later associated with Hall Industries in Warren, Michigan as a vice-president. In 1971 he formed his own company, Bredeson Sales and Engineering, in Birmingham, Michigan, and pursued opportunities for development and production of automobile components. He enjoyed many years of friendship and golf at Oakland Hills Country Club in Birmingham.
Mr. Bredeson retired to St. Simons Island, Georgia, later moving to Pinehurst, North Carolina. He was president of the Homeowners Association at the Country Club of North Carolina, president of the Pinehurst Forum and was actively involved for years with the Foundation of FirstHealth where he volunteered for many positions.
Mr. Bredeson is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Condon Bredeson, mother of his children; his son, Steven F. Bredeson; brother, Richard J. Bredeson; and sister, Madelyn B. Stonecipher.
He is survived by his wife, Emily Jones Bredeson; sons, Scott C. Bredeson of Royal Oak, MI and Chris J. Bredeson (Nancy) and grandson, Nicholas S. Bredeson of Bloomfield Hills, MI. He is also survived by his extended family, son, Dwight C. Jones (Tracy) and grandsons Connor, Barron and Blake; daughter Janice Jones Ward (Paul) and granddaughters Kim W. Williamson (Wade) and great-granddaughter Banks; grandchildren Corbin (Katy) and Chase Jones, Stephen P. Hay and Christy Hay Fiveash (Chris) and great-grandsons, Jackson and Wyatt, all from Macon, GA; granddaughter Jennifer Ward Chandler (Alan) and great-grandchildren, Emy and Michael of Birmingham, AL.
A graveside service in his family plot will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Wauseon Union Cemetery, Wauseon, Ohio.
A memorial service will be held in Pinehurst, N.C. at a later date.
Memorial gifts may be made to Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 330 W. May Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387 or to The Foundation of FirstHealth, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
Online condolences can be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines, NC.
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Lisa Bredeson
March 31, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with Emily and cousins Chris and Scott.
Laura Bronwell
March 31, 2016
Dear Chris and Scott and Aunt Emily,
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish that I could be with you in Wauseon. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Nick Nichols
March 30, 2016
To the Bredesen Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Donald's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Donald will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin, a member of our Greatest Generation, and a great Patriot.
QM3(SS) Donald Harrison Bredeson
US Navy Submarine Veteran (Retired)
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
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