April 28, 1934 – January 2, 2017

Fred peacefully passed away at Ridgeview Lodge in Kamloops on January 2, 2017.

Fred was born on April 28, 1934 in Saint John, New Brunswick. He came to Vancouver with his parents in 1946. After marrying his wife Lena in 1955, they eventually purchased and managed the famous Spuzzum Café and Gas Station in 1981 where Fred self proclaimed to be the Mayor of Spuzzum.

He would sit and preside at the trucker’s table, where they were subjected to tall tales of Fred’s Bus Motorhome called “City Slicker”.

Twenty years of helping to wait on tables, doing dishes and entertaining tourists he received the “Good Host” pin from the then Premier of British Columbia, the Honourable Bill Bennett in 1981.

He also had the honour of signing the British Columbia book of 2000.

After the loss of the business due to a fire, Fred and Lena moved to Kamloops, where three of their children reside.

Fred was predeceased by his daughter Debra Jane, his sister Norma Jean and his beloved grandson Ryan Langley.

Fred is survived by Lena his wife of 61 years, his two sons Clarence, Ken (daughter-in-law Maryann), his two daughters Jo-Ann (Rob) and Jeanette (Christopher), also eight grandchildren Jillian, James, Nolan, Catie, Claire, Kenneth, Courtney and Erin who will dearly miss her grandfathers stories, also two great-grandchildren Lillian and Billy.

The family wishes to express sincere Thank You to Dr. Howie and special Thank You to the wonderful staff and caregivers at Ridgeview Lodge Orchard Walk their dedication did not go unnoticed. Fred enjoyed their constant care and attention till the very end.

There will not be a service at Fred’s request

Should you wish to make a donation in his memory The S.P.C.A and Salvation Army were always dear to his heart.

Cremation entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Service. 250-554-2429. 

Condolences may be expressed at www.firstmemorial.com

• Date : 2017-01-02
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.