Gregory Alan Frere
November 06, 1953 - January 21, 2013
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Gregory Alan Frere
November 06, 1953 - January 21, 2013
Obituary
Gregory Stubby Frere passed away Monday, January 21, 2013. Greg was 59, born November 6, 1953 in Bellingham, WA to Edward and Norma (Ryan) Frere.
Greg was a 1972 graduate of Sehome High School, and played softball for years with Gus & Naps and Budweiser. He followed his grandfather and father into the pipefitting trade and was a 37 year member of Pipefitters Local #26.
A loving husband and father, Greg was known for his love of cooking and sports. Following his retirement in 2010, he found more time to enjoy vegetable gardening, woodworking, and traveling. He will be forever missed by many.
Greg was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Beverly, whom he married in 1984; children, Gregory (Rachel) Frere, Laura Britt, Karyn (Scott) Black; brother Steve Frere; aunt Dorothy (Ryan) Hurley, uncle Terry Frere; brother-in-law Wayne (Beverley) Brooks; and numerous cousins.
Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post 7 Baseball, 1688 W Bakerview Rd., Bellingham WA 98226.
A celebration of Gregs life will be held Wednesday, January 30, at 2 PM, at Moles Farewell Tributes-Bellingham. Please bring your stories to share! You may also share memories at www.farewelltributes.com
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Farewell Tribute Information
A celebration of Gregs life will be held Wednesday, January 30, at 2 PM, at Moles Farewell Tributes-Bellingham. Please bring your stories to share! Donations Information
Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post 7 Baseball, 1688 W Bakerview Rd., Bellingham WA 98226.
8 responses to Gregory Alan Frere
Ranny says:
January 21, 2013
Steve,
If only more people were like Stubby! What a guy. I don’t think that I have seen you since high school track, or maybe out at Bake’s cabin but I did run into Greg on occasion over the years and most recently at Hardware Sales. He always had the big smile while grinning beneath his bushy mustache. I caught his attention, we exchanged pleasantries and then waved to each other from across the lot. That’s how I remember Greg, always extending happiness to others that crossed his path of life….;-)
R.I.P. Stubby!
Ranny
Ranny says:
January 21, 2013
Steve,
If only more people were like Stubby! What a guy. I don’t think that I have seen you since high school track, or maybe out at Bake’s cabin but I did run into Greg on occasion over the years and most recently at Hardware Sales. He always had the big smile while grinning beneath his bushy mustache. I caught his attention, we exchanged pleasantries and then waved to each other from across the lot. That’s how I remember Greg, always extending happiness to others that crossed his path of life….;-)
R.I.P. Stubby!
Ranny
Bill & Janice Frank says:
January 21, 2013
Dear Bev and Family, we thought the world of Greg, even though we never got to know him well. We loved hearing you (Bev) laughing when you two were in the garage, or working out in your yard. We knew every time that happened that Greg had cracked one of his jokes and made you laugh (what a blessing, to have been married to someone who made you laugh!) We also know that he was a kind man who was always eager to help out. We’ll never forget the day that we tried carrying our new grandfather clock into our house, and he could see that I (Janice) was having trouble holding up my end of the clock. He and your son were over within seconds and finished the job for us. We will miss him. Our love goes out to the family.