Frederick Gerald Shackleton

FREDERICK GERALD SHACKLETON Was born on Sept. 19, 1922 in Prairie Farm, Wis. He was the son of Steven Frederick Shackleton and Lena Chessie Dykstra. Fred attended Anderson College in Indiana, where he met Doris Emilyn Martin. They toured in a trio for the college, then married in 1943. He was an ordained minister of the Church of God of Anderson, Indiana and a professor at several Christian Universities. Fred was an accomplished tenor soloist, a composer, vocal coach, choir director and singing evangelist who, with his wife, led many church conventions and camp meetings throughout the United States. He began his career singing on Christian radio programs at the age of 14. The last 22 years of his career were spent as a professor of philosophy, religion, and vocal technique at Azusa Pacific University. Many students, friends, parishioners and family have been influenced by his teaching and godly life. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Loren and Benjamin; a third brother, Alvin, still lives in Santa Ana, CA. He is survived by his wife, Doris, his son Martin (Jean), his daughters Fredda Koupal and Linda Wallace (Mark). Grandchildren include: Aaron Shackleton (Julie), Jeana Early (Darrin), Rosilyn Koupal, Benjamin Wallace (Tina), Dennis J. Koupal lll (Cynthia), Joann Fozard (Jonathan), Amelia Wallace, Micah Wallace, and Josiah Wallace. Great-grandchildren are Andy Shackleton, Aurian Early, Ann Marie Shackleton, Brooke Early, Emma Wallace, Emily Shackleton, Aisiah Koupal, Falyn Early, and Grayce Wallace. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sat., April 25, at the Garden Grove Church of God, 8362 Trask Ave., Garden Grove, CA. Donations to the Frederick Shackleton Student Scholarship fund may be sent to Azusa Pacific University Office of Advancement, P..O. box 7000, Azusa, CA, 91702.