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Frederick Blythe Obituary
Frederick C. Blythe
Frederick Charles Blythe, 86, of Springfield died Wednesday January 26, 2011 at St. John's Hospice.
He was born March 2, 1924, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Frederick R. and Bertha O. (von Schrader) Blythe. He married Betty Lee Jones in 1950 who preceded him in death in 2006.
Mr. Blythe graduated from Iowa State University. He served in the US Navy during World War II. He became a Registered Professional Engineer in 1951. He worked for Westinghouse Industrial Sales Division until joining E.R. Jones Construction in 1952 which was incorporated as Jones-Blythe Construction Company in 1955. He served as President of Central Illinois Builders in 1965 and on the Advisory Council for St. John's Hospital from 1967 - 1990. He was a long time member and a former Trustee of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
He pursued his passion for golf with memberships in Illini Country Club of Springfield, Illinois where he served as President, The 200 Club of Marston Mills, Massachusetts where he served as Captain and song leader, Sara Bay Country Club in Sarasota, Florida and Bob O' Link Golf Club in Highland Park, Illinois. He was also a long time member of the Sangamo Club and Kiwanis.
He is survived by his three sons, John F. (wife, Jane Denes), Charles N. and Robert E. (wife, Julie Wells) Blythe, all of Springfield; daughter, Dr. Bonnie Lee Blythe (husband, Douglas J. Dee) of Mission Hills, Kansas; and nine grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, William (wife, Judith) Blythe of Williamsburg, Iowa and a sister Imagene (husband, Kenneth) Crebbin of Richmond, California. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jane Barton whose husband Derek Barton survives in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
The family greatly appreciates the dedication and wonderful care provided over the last several years by Mary Barringer, the helpers from Aaron Nursing and Gary Morris and David Ray.
Visitation: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, Springfield, Illinois.
Memorial services: 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 31, 2011 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Springfield, Illinois, Dr. Lonnie Lee officiating. Private graveside services will be held for the family at Oak Ridge Cemetery prior to the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be directed to: Iowa State University Foundation, 2505 University Boulevard, P.O. Box 2230, Ames, Iowa 50010-2230; St. John's Hospital, Hospice Program, 800 E. Carpenter St, Springfield, Illinois 62781; or Westminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 533 S. Walnut St, Springfield, IL 62704.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Blythe
Neil Chandler
January 31, 2011
John and family: A good man. My respect for his life.
paris lark
January 31, 2011
i am so sorry to hear about your lost. i cared for fred when i worked for aarons and him and his family were very nice to me.
Betsy Dunbar
January 31, 2011
Robert & Julie--prayers and thoughts are with you and all the family at this time. Consider yourself hugged.
January 30, 2011
Bob, Julie, Brian, & Sarah-- We are sorry to hear of the passing of Bob's father. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. -- Rick & Wanda Crook (Ramona, CA)
Sam Crain
January 30, 2011
Chas and family, so sorry for your loss.
Mary & bill Forsyth
January 30, 2011
We were sorry to see this. Your family is in our prayers
Jeanne Miller
January 30, 2011
Chas, thinking of you and your family. Cherish the memories. Love you!
Mike O'Connell
January 29, 2011
John & Chas,
Very sorry to hear about your father. You and your families are in our thoughts & prayers.
January 29, 2011
Chas and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Cindy Cox Massie
January 29, 2011
Bob, Julie, Brian, & Sarah,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Julie, please call if there is anything you need.
Ellen & Rance Carpenter
Lindsay & Lucas
January 29, 2011
I met Fred and Betty in the Spring of 1989 at Horseshoe Bay, Texas during the meeting of The 200 Club. My first time, and later I was invited to join. We had many happy times and hoisted a few together. His golf and mine were not noteworthy but we had fun. A fine gentleman and friend. May he enjoy is eternal life in heaven. Vic Sohle
January 28, 2011
Lots of Blythes and lots of Smiths go back a long way. We have great memories of Fred, as we do of the whole family. And I know all of us are thinking of all of you during this time. With great affection, Rogers
Jack and Barbara Hubbard
January 28, 2011
Bob and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.
Mark Sanders
January 28, 2011
Chas and Family: My thoughts and generous prayers go out to you in this time of loss. I believe your father is in a much better place and will watch over you until you see him again. May he rest in peace.
Dianne Potter
January 28, 2011
Chas, and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
January 28, 2011
To the Blythe Family:
Working together for nearly half a century allowed us to see what a wonderful person Fred was. He will always be remembered as both a friend and gentleman. Our thoughts are with you at difficult times like this.
F. J. Murphy & Son, Inc., Springfield, IL
(The Murphy & Pasko families).
Mary Jo Nelch
January 28, 2011
To the Blythe Family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. Our families have had a long history together. I remember when I was little your parents coming over to our house for parties or seeing them at the country club. My parents always had a great fondness and respect for your parents. Your family will be in my prayers.
January 28, 2011
John and Family, Please accept our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Our sympathies are with you all.
Jennings Bros. Inc. (Ross, Warren, Jimmy)
January 28, 2011
Bonnie, Chas, and Family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. You and your dad will all be in my prayers.
Charles McCaffrey
Mark Fritsch
January 28, 2011
John, Chas and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort in the coming days, months and years.
January 28, 2011
John, Chas, Bonnie Lee, Robert: I have countless fond memories of Uncle Fred and your family, and our wonderful times out on the farm. Please accept our condolences.
Jim Barton
Bob Fleming
January 28, 2011
From all of us at Ravensberg, Inc., our thoughts and prayers of comfort are with you during this time of loss.
January 28, 2011
Chas, sorry to hear about your father. My prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. God bless. Sheila Crays
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