Obituary of Rene Frederick
Michael Frederick, beloved husband of, Cindy Frederick (nee Pedersen) of Calgary, passed away on Saturday, November, 9, 2019 at the age of 63 years.
Rene made his way into the world on August 1, 1956 at the Calgary General Hospital, the first of five children born to Pat and Bill. Then it was home to the family farm, near Nightingale. He graduated from Samuel Crowther High School where he knew grades were important, yet sports and friends were his priority. Summers were spent working on the railway and in the winter, he attended the University of Alberta, where he obtained his B.A. in Political Science. The decision to attend Mount Royal College greatly impacted his future. Frequent coffees with a certain girl eventually led to marriage while his diploma in Land Administration helped kick-start a thirty- year career in Natural Gas Marketing. Rene’ married Cindy Pedersen to the delight of his sister Suzanne. He once described their life as a roller coaster ride that he would not have missed for the world. The early years were filled with football, broomball and baseball tournaments, with Rene’ as an active participant. As the family grew, his passion turned to coach and mentor where he taught his kids the skills and secrets of the games. His wit was legendary, and the one-liners were pure gold. Rene was a master at Jeopardy and trivial pursuit. He used to joke that he was a “fountain of useless information”. Rene’ had an insatiable thirst for facts and current events. He was comfortable with himself, by himself, never lonely. He was kind and honest and a man of great integrity. His goal in life was to retire early and he took to it well. Life was full. Hockey games in between countless rounds of golf, hiking, kayaking, playing pool and cruising the open road with Cindy, on their motorbikes. When he would reflect on his past, he would humbly comment that he “had done quite well for an incompetent man”. He thanked God every day for the blessings in his life. Rene’ is survived by Cindy, his wife of thirty-four years; daughters Laura Britt Giuffre (Anthony), Karly Drew Smith (Rob) and son Samuel McLean Frederick; four beautiful grand-daughters, Olivia, Mary, Pia and Gianna, called him Bumpa, while another foursome of grand-children Audrey, Beau, Atticus and Lexon, called him Papa. Rene’ also leaves his beloved mom Pat Frederick; sister Debra Firth (Randy); brothers Daniel Frederick (Arlene), Paul Frederick (Dell); brother-in-law Terry Deeg, along with their families.
Rene’ was predeceased his father Bill, sister Suzanne and precious son Ethan Kjeld, he found peace knowing that even as he left our world, they were all waiting to welcome him into Gods home.
His loss will also be felt deeply by his Pedersen family. To all the friends along the way, you brought him joy. Thank you.
Funeral Services will be held at Hope Community Covenant Church, 245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore, AB on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. A Reception will follow at the Strathmore Travelodge, 350 Ridge Road, Strathmore, Alberta
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Frederick 1956 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Calgary, Province: Alberta