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GARY FREDERICK Obituary

Nov. 11, 1941 - June 28, 2013 OKLAHOMA CITY Gary Alan Frederick, 71, of Oklahoma City, passed away on June 28, 2013 in Ketchum, Oklahoma. He was born to Mildred and Arthur Frederick in Ponca City, OK on November 11, 1941. He attended high school at Ponca City, and college at University of Oklahoma. He worked in the banking industry. His favorite things included spending time with his family & spending time at the lake. He is survived by his wife, CJ; his daughters, Elizabeth Gray and Cynthia Frawner; brothers, David & Steve; & his sister, Martha. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Kryston, Brandon, Cole, Dylan. His vibrant spirit & laughter will be missed by all. A gathering of family and friends will be held at 6 PM on Saturday, July 6, 2013, at the Vondel Smith North Colonial Chapel.

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Published by Oklahoman on Jul. 4, 2013.

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Steve Cortright

July 9, 2013

BABARA HARRISBERGER SAID IT BEST - ALAN YOU WILL ALWAYS REMAIN OUR HERO FOR YOUR COURAGE AND SPIRIT TO NEVER GIVE UP - NEVER!
Love to all who shared his life

Terry Forcum

July 8, 2013

We will all miss Alan he and his family will be In our prayers. I remember how good of a wrestler he was in high school he never gave up.

July 8, 2013

Alan was my best buddy through grade school.We had some geat times together.Monte Hester, Gig Harbor Wa.

July 8, 2013

Alan, you were a great neighbor and friend during our elementary time. What a brave role model you were during the iron lung days when we were too young to understand it all. Peace and joy to you in your new life! Barbara Harrisberger Uptegraft

Terryb Circumference

July 8, 2013

We will all miss Alan he and his family will be. In our prayers

Norval Washburn

July 6, 2013

Alan,

Alan, you were a good friend. Thanks for all the memories of Boy Scouts and "Boys Nights Out".

My very best to your family.

Jack Gaines

July 6, 2013

CJ, Sorry For Your Loss.

Marvin Smotone

July 6, 2013

I remember Allen as a scrappy kid especially in the wrestling room! He was fun to be around!
I am glad I had an opertunity to know and go to High School with him!

robert andress

July 5, 2013

Alan was one of my very best friends in Junior and High School. Alan loved life, would fight anyone. All who knew him were devastated when he contracted polio at Will Rogers Boy Scout camp. May your journey be swift. Bob Andress.

CJ Frederick

July 4, 2013

To a loving husband,
We will all miss your laughter and smile.
At last you have no pain that you are with our loving Lord.

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