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Roxanne Fredrickson Obituary

FREDRICKSON Roxanne (Roxie) Marie Fredrickson passed away Sunday August 7 at age 65, family and close friends at her side, after a long and valiant battle against lymphoma. Her life embodied selflessness and service. A National Board Certified teacher, she taught in Duval County public and private schools, retiring in 2015. Always devoted to family, she took particular pleasure in her grandchildren: Austin, Luke, and Anna Fredrickson of Orlando, and Alana Thomas of Jacksonville. Born in Chippewa Falls, on July 4, 1951, Roxie and family moved to Jacksonville from Rochester, MN in 1988. Her favorite pastimes have included sailing and travel. In addition to her beloved grandchildren, Roxie is survived by her husband of 40 years, Paul; daughter Amy and her husband Sonny Thomas of Jacksonville; son Mark and his wife Megan Fredrickson of Orlando; son Michael Fredrickson of Arlington, VA; sister Laurie Yingling of Mequon, WI, brother Robert Goswitz of Hartland, WI, and 4 nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Our Saviour Episcopal Church, 12236 Mandarin Rd, Jacksonville, FL, Saturday, August 27 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Church of Our Savior.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Aug. 14, 2016.

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Gerri Clare

August 3, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

August 30, 2016

Roxanne was a good friend and a co-teacher with me at Pine Forest! She was my mentor! I had 25 years teaching experience but it was all in the upper grades ! She was an excellent role model! I don't think I would of made it through that first year of Kindergarten without her! She was a blessing and she knew her 5 year olds, such a professional; she gave to her students 100%I am so sorry for your loss! I know she fought a good battle! She will be missed by many but I will always keep her memory in my heart,God Bless her familyGerri Clare

Kaitlyn VanDeren

August 28, 2016

Dr. Fredrickson and Family,

I want to send my deepest condolences to you during this time. I was so very blessed to have known Roxanne for 3 years while working on Amelia Island. She was such a beautiful woman, inside and out, who will be missed dearly.

My heart and prayers go out to you.

With love,
Kaitlyn

John McCormack

August 18, 2016

Roxie was the first teacher i had the pleasure of working with at Pine Forest I was her aide for the 6.5 yrs i was there she took me under her wing an made me feel at home.. My thoughts an prayers to her family an many friends she has left behind , Love you Roxie xoxo

Judy Harm

August 14, 2016

Roxie and I taught together at HDS. I reconnected with her at Pine Forest School of the Arts where she taught kindergarten and my granddaughter was in K. She was a wonderful teacher and an amazing person. Prayers to all of her family.

Kathleen Nelson

August 14, 2016

Dear Dr. Fredrickson,

We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers in this time of great loss. We care about you, as you cared for us and especially my mother, Lillian Yost.

Grace and peace,

Kathleen Nelson

Rona Siegel

August 14, 2016

To Roxie's Family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother. I taught school with Roxie many years ago at Hendricks Day School, and we remained friends for many years. She was a lovely lady, a good friend, and a great teachers. So sorry for your loss.

August 14, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time. May you receive comfort and peace from above. Hosea 13:14

Louise South Pitts

August 14, 2016

So, so sorry for your broken hearts. I pray that you all feel Our Father's loving arms holding and comforting you, just as He is holding your beautiful Roxanne.

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