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for Nancy Fredericksen
Phyllis O'Brien
March 18, 2007
Dear Tom and Amber,
I was so very sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful wonan. It was such an honor to have her choose me as your fifth grade teacher, and I looked forward to our visits. She was always so interested in your progress and so pleased that you did so well. She was also very highly respected in the school district, as she was a born teacher and was always gracious when asked to mentor or advise new teachers. She will be deeply missed by all of us whose lives she touched.
Pat Thompson
March 17, 2007
Nancy was just a wonderful person.. there isn't any other way to put it...she was so kind-hearted and was always so thoughtful. Almost every morning for all the years we worked at Fullerton together I would go in and talk with her...she always had a big smile on her face and she always made a person feel like what they said at that time was the most important thing....We were the first ones who saw the 911 tragedy at school as we would always have the news in the computer lab...I would come in and check my messages or finish up last minute plans and she would always ask about Danny, my oldest. When our twins came along, she was right over with food and friendship..when my younger son was diagnosed with cancer, she was right over then to see how things were and she visited us in the hospital on many occasions. Nancy was always a 'everyone comes first' kind of person. She was such a well-respected person in the teaching field and she always went way 'above and beyond' what was needed to be done...if there was a deadline for something, she would take all night to finish it up...she never did things half way..it was 'do it until it is done right' attitude with her....my best friend actually had Nancy for a teacher many years ago...she touched so many lives in more ways than one....She always told us that she wishes that she could do more for our son...now everyday we will ask Nancy to help look after our son Joey...I can't think of a someone who I would want anymore looking out for my son....Nancy, you deserved so much more out of life...You always talked about your beautiful kids and alot of us who have never met them in person feel like we know them...You were a great person, great friend, great teacher, and great inspiration to all of us...I will miss not seeing you stop up at school..I will miss you asking if you could watch my classes so that I could go and sit in the audience and be a Dad and watch my son in the Christmas Program...that is just the kind of person you were..always thinking of others...With all that has been happening to my son, I didn't get to see Nancy the last couple of months...I miss her and I feel like we will always be missing something inside of us because you are gone from us.....Know that you have made so many more people better people for knowing you..you have touched so very many lives....As I said before, all that needed to be said about Nancy is that she was a wonderful person...God Bless you Nancy, and please watch over our Joey as I know you will!
Jeff Sayre
March 17, 2007
Amber, Tom, and family,
I taught with your mom at Fullerton Magnet School from the time she came until I retired in 2003. One of my favorite things to do was to stick my head into her room and try to scare her.
Sometimes I would scare both Nancy and Rox...which was the most fun.
Nancy was such a caring and open person..she always made me feel like I was important when talking with me. Her smile and laugh will be with me always. I will miss Nancy...but know that I will see her again. God Bless you and your family.
Jeff Sayre
Sherry Grayson
March 17, 2007
I am sure that the family and friends, with the exception of a few, will not know who I am. The important thing, however, is to express what Ms. Fredricksen was to me.
As you may have already guessed, I was once one a student of hers. As a matter of fact, it may have even been the first class to which she was assigned at Minne Lusa. It was the fall of 1974. She had been given the dubious job of teaching a split level class. It consisted of both 5th and 6th graders. I was a 5th grader who felt the need to compete. The only thing I managed to do was to herald myself as one gigantic pain in her posterier anatomy. Needless to say, my grades suffered in response to my stubborn nature. I would be so frustated hearing her words over and over in my mind, "You could be doing so much better if you would just learn how to apply yourself". At the time I did not realize how those words would ring in my ears years later.
The following year the school moved her to an exclusively 6th grade classroom. Guess where they put me...lol I cried. I ranted. Finally, my mother called school and had them move me to another class.
When I went back the following day, I was placed with another teacher. When it came time for reading, I was right back with Ms. Fredericksen. I was so afraid to face her, but I went. She was very nice and spoke to me with the kindest sincerity. For the first time, I think I put my guard down and let her do what I should have from the beginning.
I found what a kind and generous person she was. She allowed me to search for my own potential. When we were assigned to read books from our grade level, I would be finished by the end of the school day. She told me to bring other things if I wanted to keep myself busy. The first time she discovered what I was reading, I think she was shocked and amused at the same time. I had already become a junkie of the 4 to 500 page romance novel. It was OK with her as long my mother knew. She would discuss material as if my opinion mattered. She gave many suggestions to other books that would "expand my repitoir" of subjects. needless to say, my 6th grade year became one of the best thank to her. I was broken hearted having to leave the 6th grade.
Over the years, my life has had numerous ups and downs, some devastating. One thing that somehow got me through many of life's trials was her voice saying, "You could be doing so much better if you would just learn how to apply yourself". It took many years, but I think I finally learned to understand those words from more than one dimension.
I am sorry for rambling on as I have, but I felt the need to share the importance of Ms. Frdericksen on my life.
I really wanted to her family and friends to think of my words in a very meaningful way:
She may not have realized and remembered all the names or the quantity of students that passed through her classroom door over the years, but of one thing I am very certain of.
We remember and appreciate her.
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Sally Rehmeier
March 16, 2007
I have been friends with Nancy since she came to Fullerton when we turned into a Magnet School. She was like a big sister to me.What a great bubbly person, wonderful laugh, and a heart of gold. We often went golfing and played dominoes together. We shared a room together in North Carolina at the Magnet School's of America Conference a few years ago and toured the city. Thanks to her comments to our principal,she recommended me to take her place when she retired in the Magnet Focus lab in which she taught me many, many things. She always told me I was a lot like her. She was very patient when I was uncertain about something. She just subbed in my room in December while Deb had her gall bladder out. She loved what she did and was looking so forward to the rest of her retirement. Nancy, I will miss you calling me "kid-o" and will help continue the wonderful legacy you began in the Magnet Focus lab. Until we meet again, I will treasure your friendship always! Love to you and your family at this difficult time.
Your buddy,
Sally Rehmeier
Roxanne Smith
March 16, 2007
Amber, Tom, and family,
Your mom was the best co-worker anyone could ever have. I was truly blessed at Fullerton to share responsibilities in the computer lab with her and then to become terrific friends as a bonus. We shared a lot of frustrations with technology, but we also shared some great laughs. Every time the Fullerton group gets together for a game of dominoes, we will celebrate Nancy's wonderful & giving life. My sympathies to you and your family.
Molly Fogarty
March 16, 2007
Dear Amber and Tom--Please accept my most sincere condolences. Nancy was a wonderful teacher, mentor and friend to so many of her former students. She touched so many lives and will be missed terribly. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ruth Kable
March 16, 2007
Amber, Tom and Family,
Nancy was such a great influence to myself and all of the students she taught. I had the privlidge of working with her at Fullerton from the time she and Rox started the Magnet Focus Lab. She was always there for you and always had something positive to say and was always willing to help you out. She helped several students complete projects they never thought they could do.
She was truley one of the best friends I ever had and we shared many Great Memories.
Take care and know that our prayers and hopes are for you and your family as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lots of love, Ruth Kable
Richard Jorgensen
March 16, 2007
Amber and Tommy,
I was devasted to learn about you mother and my friend. We have so many great memories that will keep her with us for the rest of our lives. What a great teacher and friend to everyone - she will be totally missed.
Your friend,
Richard G. Jorgensen - Dr. J.
Deb Hyland
March 16, 2007
Amber, Tom and family - It was such a pleasure and honor for me to get to know Nancy and work with her for a year at Fullerton. We shared the lab during that time and she was a wonderful teacher and role model for me and the children. She also became a dear, dear friend to my husband Garry and I. She was a caring and giving person. She was a gentle soul who will be deeply missed. She was absolutely the best! Much love and sympathy to you all.
Eric & Deanna Scott
March 16, 2007
Tom & Amber: We are so sorry for the loss of Nancy. She was truly a wonderful person and her smile lit up the world. We will miss her greatly - especially at Thanksgiving and the "TUR-DUCK-EN". We will see you soon. Love Eric & Deanna Scott, Alexa & Braxton xoxoxoxo
Sara Lindsey
March 16, 2007
Amber and Tom,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a beautiful person. She touched so many lives as a teacher, a friend, and of course as your mother. I will never forget her. I am certain that my mother will never let her memory fade from the walls of Minne Lusa Elementary School where she touched so many hearts.
(Vicki Nuzum's daughter)
Deb McShane
March 16, 2007
Uncle George, Aunt Marilyn, Nikki, Bob and families. Our hearts and our prayers go out to you. While we are so many miles away, crying helps...but I wish we could be there to hug you and hold you close. We'll choose to remember her beautiful smile, her wonderful spirit, and those things that make us all a family. With love, your cousins Deb, Pam, Mike and Randy...and Uncle Ron and Aunt Margaret
Barb Griel
March 16, 2007
Amber, Tom & Families, I enjoyed your mom's friendship for many years. This last fall we were together so much, watching football, talking, watching volleyball, talking, watching the Super Bowl and of course talking. What a joy it was to call her my "friend". God has her now and I will look forward to seeing her again. Love, Barb Griel, Secretary, Fullerton Magnet Center
Matt & Vicky Howick
March 16, 2007
Tommy & Amber,
I can never tell you how sorry I am about the loss of your mother. She was ALWAYS like a second mother to me and a sister to my mom. Vicky & I never got to properly thank her for the way she embraced Vicky. The world truly is a lesser place now that she is gone, but there is no question that it is a brighter place than it was before she embraced it. She inspired so many people and touched so many friends. She will be GREATLY missed!! You and your family are in all of our prayers!!
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