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Fred Smith Obituary
Jan. 8, 1931 - Dec. 17, 2015
Visalia
Fred was born on January 8, 1931 in Stroud, Oklahoma and moved to Dinuba, CA at the age of five months. He attended grammar school in Sultana and graduated from Dinuba High School and College of the Sequoias. He was a Southern California Edison employee for 34 years, starting out in the pole yard and later becoming a lineman. He loved being outside, fishing, gardening and doing his own yardwork.
Fred loved the Lord Jesus with his whole heart and soul and next to that, his family. Surviving Fred is the love of his life and spouse of 65 years, Nettie, his children Susan Brase (Ted) and Fred, Jr. (Gary), his grandchildren Jennifer McQuisten (Joe), Melinda Spencer (Ryan), and Michael Brase (Katie). Great grandchildren include Ashley McQuisten, Leo Spencer, Travis McQuisten, Sam Burdick, Bailey Burdick, Chole Brase and Delilah Brase.
We want to thank his wonderful hospice team from Kaweah Delta. Fred appreciated their tender, loving care. Special thanks to his only grandson, Michael, his main caregiver. There aren't enough words to say how much Papa loved and appreciated you.
He also leaves behind two sisters, Dorothy and Stella, two special sisters in-law, Shirley and Joann, a very close cousin, Harry Powers, and many nieces and nephews.
He was a very special "Papa" to his grandchildren and their friends. He will be sorely missed. We love you, Papa Boo!
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Regina
December 27, 2024
I miss you Uncle Fred will always love you.
Regina Hokada
December 31, 2022
I love u Uncle Fred and I miss you lots .You were the sweetest man I ever knew.
Moses Dorado
January 3, 2016
Nettie, I am so sorry about Fred. He was a very good man. I know that he and my Dad & uncle Joe Amancio are fishing in the Lord's favorite lake. Fred was there for my Dad in his day of suffering and brought so much comfort to him Fred will be missed.
Pamela Allen
January 2, 2016
Happy Birthday Fred(Papa. You are one of the kindest men I have ever met. You showed everyone you met the love of God through your words and actions. I'm sure the Lord is glad to have you home.
Nettie
January 1, 2016
The very best husband in the whole world! I miss you my sweet man!
Regina Hokada
December 31, 2015
Uncle Fred you were the best Uncle ever. I miss you. Tell my mom and pop hello and sing loud enough for all to hear.
pat (cagle)wright
December 31, 2015
Rest in peace Uncle Fred. Heavenly Father and the angels have welcomed you home
Rev Dr Robin Roseberry
December 30, 2015
Uncle Fred The light of Christ always shown through you without His love that you shared with me I would not have received His Holy Spirit and become the woman I am today. Thank you from the bottom of my soul!
Rev Dr Robin Roseberry
December 30, 2015
Rest in the Arms of Jesus and sing with the Angels my precious Uncle Fred!
December 30, 2015
We loved Fred and will miss our times together....Ray and Shirley
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