Fred was born in Kingston, Wash. He passed away in Arlington, Wash., due to merkel cell carcinoma at the age of 86.

Fred was preceded in death by son Russell, mother Ethel, father Frederick Sr. and wife Shirley Adell. He is survived by his son Patrick (Kim) Walker, sisters Joan Hartmann, Patricia Talmadge, Charlotte Walker, and Cindy (Joe) Lesh and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Fred served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War as a radio mechanic. He retired as Bridge Maintenance Supervisor from Washington State Department of Transportation after a 26 year career. Upon retiring, Fred immersed himself in many hobbies including building and piloting model aircraft and sailboats, gardening and beekeeping. He also developed an interest in Mountain Man Rendezvous, joining the Peninsula Long Rifle Club in Sequim. Fred enjoyed finding great deals at garage sales near and far. Fishing, boating and hunting were mainstays in his life. He owned countless and varied craft from skiffs and powerboats to sailboats. Fred loved to sail on his own sailboats and volunteered as crew on the historic sailing ship Adventuress. He also helped to rebuild the deckhouse and work on her sails.

Fred was an active member of the VFW and American Legion during his life. He also was Assistant Scout Master in Kingston, helping lead hikes up the Duckabush River and a 50 mile hike through the Olympic Mountains. Fred purchased a converted Monomoy lifeboat and had the dream of turning her into a sailboat. He contacted one of the captains of Adventuress and arranged to donate the boat to a group where young people converted her to a sailboat where she continues to be a learning platform for sailing and boating.

After a life on the water, Fred took to the road and spent winters in his RV in the dry and warm southwest. He would then become a campground host in the mountains of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado where he enjoyed meeting new people and maintaining his campground. He always loved to stop in and help family and friends with projects. Whether it was driving a dump truck to clear fields for alfalfa or house sitting. Fred eventually settled down at Diamond Point in Sequim enjoying life in an adult RV community where potlucks, card games and pool were a way of life.

A celebration of Fred’s life was held at the family’s beach cabin at Presidents Point on Sept. 4, 2017. Donations in Fred’s name can be made to Evergreen Hospice or your own favorite charity.