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2014
Fred Hodge Obituary
April 18, 1925 - Jan. 6, 2014
Resident of Palo Alto
Fred Hodge, a resident of Palo Alto for 44 years, passed away on January 6th at the age of 88 from congestive heart failure. He had been living at The Forum in Cupertino for the last 3 years, where he was known as "everyone's helper" - running errands for other residents with his Nissan truck. His kindness will be missed by all. Fred was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Eileen, in 2003, and is survived by his 3 children: Brady Hodge of S. Lake Tahoe, Linley ('Twinkie') and Brad Lyman of Los Altos Hills, Kerry Thede of Los Altos, grandchildren Chase, Colby & Carter Lyman and Kelly, Bo & CJ Thede, sister Ann Hodge Magnuson of Santa Rosa, and many nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held at his favorite body-surfing beach, San Clemente, in early April - timed with the arrival of his 2nd great-grandchild, to honor his belief that the Circle of Life is one of God's gifts. In lieu of flowers, donations could be made in his name to the YMCA of Silicon Valley, c/o Tony Ganger, Chief Development Officer, 80 Saratoga Avenue, Santa Clara, California 95051. The YMCA was a significant influence on Fred in his early years and he continued to value their commitment to strengthening individuals, families and communities.
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Manoukian Family
January 23, 2014
A Great Guy and a Real American. We loved to chat with you while watching the kids' athletic adventures. Rest In Peace, Fred.
Heather Stenshamn
January 17, 2014
Fred, I will always remember your smile and spunk. It brings tears your dream to be with your wife again has come true.
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