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Frederick Lee Standridge

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7042 Kennedy Avenue

Hammond, Indiana

Frederick Standridge Obituary

FREDERICK LEE STANDRIDGE "PASTOR FRED" HIGHLAND, IN
Frederick Lee Standridge, age 81, of Highland, entered into the gates of Heaven on Monday, September 16, 2013. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Celia Grace Standridge (nee Young); four children: Allen (Diana) Standridge, Cheryl (Jack) Hill, Anita (Jeff) Lahners and Craig Standridge; 16 grandchildren: Elizabeth, Rachel, Adam, Hannah, Leah, Luke, Isaiah, Samuel, Susanna, Sophia, Matthew, Christina, Kevin, Thomas, Zachary and Kenny; nine great grandchildren; one sister, Jessie Silianoff; close family friends: Paul and Paula Limato; many nieces, nephews, and a host of dear friends. Preceded in death his parents: Jessie and Blanche Standridge; and one grandson, Daniel. Funeral Services and Praise Gathering for Believers will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 2945 New Jersey Street, Lake Station with Rev. Paul Limato and Rev. Mark Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Friday, September 20, 2013 at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond (Hessville) from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fred was born and raised in Pontiac, MI and had been a resident of the Calumet Area for over 36 years. He began his ministry in the 1960's as the youth pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Highland. Fred started the Faith Baptist Church in Kokomo, IN and pastored there for 17 years. For the past 11 years, he had been the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Lake Station. Pastor Fred loved the Lord and shared his faith with others whenever he could. He ministered to many people by writing encouraging letters and also through his radio ministry, "Parson to Person". Fred enjoyed camping and traveling with his family to visit state parks. He was a wonderful husband and a loving and devoted father and grandfather. Memorials may be made to the family. For more information you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219) 844-1600 or visit us at www.bockenfunerals.com.

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Published by The Times from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Standridge

17 Entries

ABRAHAM THOMAS

September 30, 2013

Dear Celia,

On behalf of Agape Royal Ministries we send our deepest condolences at the demise of our dear friend and your husband Fred. He has been a great supporter of our ministry. We highly esteem his passion for the lost and love for the Lord. Please know that our prayers are with you in this time of most difficult situation in your life. We will see in heaven with multitudes of saints from all ages at the glorious gathering of his redeemed people of God. May His grace continue to sustain you till you meet our Lord.

Blessings on you,

Abraham Thoams

September 21, 2013

Dear Celia and Family,

We send our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband and father. You have been wonderful neighbors and friends for many years. May peace be with all of you in your time of sorrow.

Sympathy and prayers,

The Bercellie Family

Brad Snyder

September 20, 2013

Dear Celia and family,

In remembrances and with a pause of reflection, my eyes quickly swell to fill with tears, my heart fills with joy, and my face shines with a smile... natural I guess for love. Tears because of the one who will be missed. Joy because of the one who jubilantly shared the love of God. Smile because of the one who is now in the presence of our great God, and we know that we will see Jesus, too! You know it is true as time moves ahead we find God placed special people in our lives, (we may never had known it at that time) that as we get older we see more clearly His hand and realize He was growing us closer to Himself through relationships with dear saints. Time has moved on since my years at Faith Baptist, God used this one, Pastor Standridge and his family to impact me in my formable years and even after, in my growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Even after; is because he stayed in touch and would send letters in his old English handwriting. Included with every mailing would be a copy of Parson to Person. What a treat, I would read it and find wisdom from God's Word and too, comfort, as I would hear his voice as I read it. In 2008 I listened to one of pastors sermons from time past, I was 45 years of age. When my mother passed I came upon a cabinet filled with cassette tapes from sermons he preached at Faith. She must have kept every tape. I kept only a few, and I must add that I regret not keeping all of them after the one I listened to as it was the right timing and God spoke to me through that message. It had to do with being ready for the Masters use, his message referenced Peter and being ready, how Jesus had prayed to the Father for Peter as Satan wanted to sift him. Peter after denying Christ three times was strengthened and being prepared for the Masters use. Pastor used an analogy of gold being purified and the dross having to be removed, he made mention of people can be busy doing work for God of our own strength. As He removes the dross of our life, we take on His image and one that others can see His reflection. Then are we ready and our work unto God becomes a result of the Spirit and not of ourselves and He provides renewed strength and resultant joy. What a “Glory” moment for me! Yes I am one who is a benefactor of Pastors walk with the Lord and obedience to Christ - - Love is the result! Celia, Allen, Cheryl, Anita, and Craig, I love all of you and pray for God's continued grace, His peace and His love be upon you. In Christ love, Brad Snyder

Daisy

September 20, 2013

Mrs. Standridg, this is Daisy fron Centier in Highland my deepest condolences go out to you and your family during this time. You and your family are in my prayers.

Rob & Sandy Weightman

September 20, 2013

What a wonderful Pastor and friend, helped us so many times I can't even count. Until we meet again with our savior, we'll be missing you. Praying for you all,
Rob & Sandy Weightman

Frank Barnett

September 20, 2013

Dear Celia and Family,

Fred was one of a kind. As one of his "Calvary kids", he had a huge impact on my life. I remember a few of us getting together in his tiny office for Bible Study on Monday mornings before school. I remember the winter retreats we went on, the trip to Lake Geneva in Wisconsin, the trip to Practical in Johnson City, NY, then on to Niagra Falls, and on and on. Fred was a big influence on so many young lives, lives that may have gone the wrong way without his leading and prayers for each of us. I know your heart is aching with him gone from your life, but that you are rejoicing that he has finally met the Master. He will be missed, but his legacy will live on through all of the lives he helped to change.

lisa and family feller

September 19, 2013

to the Standridge family,i'm truly sorry for your loss. the world has lost a great man. he is now up there with the lord. he would always talk about how beautiful god's kingdom is and now really sees and knows its beauty. it is never a goodbye but a see you soon. we will all be with him again one day walking the golden streets with god. we are glad that he was able to see and be apart of the kids' life and dedication to the lord.

Priscilla Hooper-Kotcamp

September 19, 2013

I know the heartbreak you are feeling right now, it is bittersweet. Know that I have been and will continue to pray for the Standridge family. Pastor Fred was such a blessing to our family for many, many years. I know he shouted “Glory” when he saw our Saviour face to face!

Joe & Jackie Brady

September 19, 2013

Dear Celia & Family,
Pastor Fred was loved by so many, as he reached out in Christ's love to them, by praying & by the many cards he sent. (Our family still has ours, from 1987.) Our son was seriously injured & we knew the Brown's at Calvary, who had asked their congregation to pray for us. Pastor Fred didn't even know us, as we were members at Suburban, here in Highland. One day we'll see him again with our Savior,in Glory.
Praying for each of you,
Joe & Jackie Brady

Pat Quinn

September 19, 2013

Dear Celia and Family: Throughout my life, whenever I was asked to name someone who had a most significant influence in my life, the first person I always thought of was Fred Standridge. I consider him my spiritual father. Your impact together on the lives of "The Calvary Kids" from Highland will only be known in eternity. I just wish I could have been in heaven to see Fred "meet the Master"! "What a Day that (was)!"

Fred always shared the analogy of the eagle! May God renew your strength; may you mount up with wings, like eagles;may you run and not be weary, and walk and not faint...as you wait upon the Lord in these days. Many love you and are praying for you!

One of "The Calvary Kids,"

Pat (Forster) Quinn

September 19, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.I was privileged to meet Pastor Fred many years ago on Children's Bible Hour, and several years later at the Baptist Church in Highland.May God bless you and your family during this time. Ann(Sietsma)Verhulst, Tucson, AZ.

Joyce Kelley

September 19, 2013

Anita and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

Joann Vaughan (from the Lincoln center)

September 19, 2013

Ceila,
So sorry for you loss. Fred will be missed. Will keep you and your family in my thoughts & prayers.

christina Hurley/Mance

September 19, 2013

Our deepest condolences Pastor Standridge will always hold a special place in our family's heart he will be truly missed by Melton and Benjamin. ~ Christina Hurley

Jason Cooper

September 19, 2013

Pastor Fred was a man who loved the Lord and a wonderful mentor. He will be missed.

Marsha Cooper

September 19, 2013

Pastor Fred was always an encouragement to our family through the years. After Gary went to Heaven on July 19th, Pastor Fred sent me a card and words of encouragement everyday for several weeks. He was a true servant for the Lord and a very good friend. Your family will be in my prayers.

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