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Richard W. "Rick" Frederking Sr.
08/19/1945 - 01/02/2012
BORN
08/19/1945
DIED
01/02/2012
Richard Frederking Obituary
FREDERKING, Richard W. "Rick", Sr.
8/19/1945-1/2/2012
Rick was born on 8/19/1945, in Walla Walla. He passed away on 1/2/2012, in Spokane, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He lived his life with honor, integrity, and courage. Rick was proud to have served his country in Vietnam. Family was always his first priority and he loved spending time with them, especially playing with his three grandsons who adored him. He was the happiest when he was enjoying the outdoors either boating, camping, or fishing, as well as completing various home improve- ment projects with his wife. Rick lives on in the hearts of his wife, Patty (Spokane); his son, Rick Jr., daughter-in-law, Lisa, and their two sons, Quinn and Jack (Seattle); his daughter, Misty, son-in-law, Chris, and their son, Reece Myers (Spokane); as well as his large extended family. Husband, brother, dad, grandpa, and pa will be greatly missed and forever loved. Per Rick's request, the family will honor him with a private Celebration of Life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Spokane, Hospice House, in Rick's name.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Frederking
Jennifer Murray Lewis
January 3, 2024
I worked with Rick at Danzas and it's still hard to think of him not being here anymore. He was an excellent coworker and I'm sorry he's gone.
January 25, 2012
Patty, Rick and Misty: We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. We have such fun, fond memories of Rick and all of you. Our love, Denny & Jan Wise
Misty Myers
January 17, 2012
Missing you, dad. I hope you know how loved you are by so many.
Patty Frederking
January 17, 2012
R.I.P.
January 16, 2012
I was very lucky to work with Rick at Danzas. I loved his sense of humor and sweet nature. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. Tacy Jennifer
BethAn Wood
January 13, 2012
Uncle Richard,
Thank you so much for those huge movie posters that covered the lime green walls in my room at Dad's. I also want to thank you for letting me win at chess when I was 12 during Easter, it was the highlight of my chess playing career. Though we didn't speak much, you, Aunt Patty, Ricky and Misty were thought of often.
Linda Ferguson
January 10, 2012
I remember Rick as a young man about town. He was happy and carefree. I remember Rick coming back from Vietnam, stronger, but much more somber. He would not talk about his time there but you could see how terrible it was by the way he was affected. I remember Rick when he first met Patty, it was like the sun came out and his whole life changed for the better. He found his sole mate and that changed his life path from that day forward. Richard was a good, decent man and will be missed. God bless him, and God bless his family.
Jack Freeman
January 10, 2012
Many people spend their lives searching for what they perceive as important and never finding it, failing to see what you knew all along that family, friends, and the wonders of nature are all that matter. Thank you, for being my brother-in-law.
Charlie Daniels
January 10, 2012
My contact with Rick was limited because of the distance from each other. When we did get together, it was very pleasant as Rick and Patty were great people to be around and you always felt so comfortable. I just don't know why God takes the good ones early and he was one of the greatest.
Hadley Clark
January 10, 2012
I was fortunate to work with Rick at Danzas in Bellevue WA for many years. Rick and Patty are like parents to me, opening their hearts and home (Desert Aire home) Good times!
Patty, look forward to seeing you again soon. Love, Hadley
Charlotte Frederking
January 10, 2012
I smile because you were my brother, I laugh because there isn't anything you can do about it!
You will be missed by all of us RWPBJF
Charlie
January 9, 2012
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Richard W. Frederking, Sr. for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Mark Freeman
January 9, 2012
Uncle Rick,
What a great guy! Everytime we got together it felt like hanging out with a friend. I will have no regrets if I could live my life half the way you lived yours. I am going to miss you a lot and you will always be in my heart.
Chrissy Lewis
January 9, 2012
I would like to say that rick was a awsome co worker he taught me a lot he was like a father figure to me i want you all to know he was a great man who taught alot of us alot things he is going to be missed greatly love you rick god bless to you and your family
.co worker nott-atwater
January 8, 2012
Patty, Rick and Misty - we would like to express our deepest sorrow to you and your family for your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time.
Blessings, Sue & Tom Gaffney
Patty Frederking
January 8, 2012
"no regrets"
"I'd do it all over again"
"it was a hell of a journey"
Love you more
Marc Kirkpatrick
January 8, 2012
Sr., I appreciate how you lived your life. I could always act and be myself around you. You will be missed!
Patty
January 8, 2012
"no regrets"
"I would do it all over again"
"love you more"
Shawn Freeman
January 8, 2012
Uncle Rick,
You truely knew how to live and love...you showed us how to love unconditionally, to treasure the simple things in life and to live without regret! You are missed beyond words! We love you! Mark, Shawn, Trevor and Austin
Patty Frederking
January 8, 2012
"no regrets"
"I'd do it all over again"
"it was a hell of a ride"
Love you more
Misty Myers
January 8, 2012
I love you, dad.
Misty Myers
January 8, 2012
Chris, Reece, and I miss you so much, dad. You were a wonderful dad and pa. Thank you for all you did for us. You will live on in our actions and hearts forever.
Misty Myers
January 8, 2012
I love and miss you so much, dad. Thank you for all that you gave me. I am so happy Reece got to know what a special man you are. Chris loves and misses you, too, so much.
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