Leon Keith FREDERICKSON

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• Obituary: The Arizona Republic, 2003, Arizona, USA. Leon Keith Frederickson, 77, of Sun City West, AZ passed away March 16, 2003.He was born October 6, 1925 to Henry and Gabriel Frederickson in Kensal, ND. Leon served in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the USS Indiana in the South Pacific. His tour of duty began in 1943 during which he received commendations and medals and was honorably discharged in 1946.Leon owned and operated the Carlisle Company, a Texaco bulk oil distributorship and a Firestone tire dealership. He sold the bulk oil portion in 1979 and the tire dealership in1984.Leon was a longtime member of the VFW, American Legion and Elks service organizations.He was also an active volunteer with the Luminaria Festival fund raising event sponsored by the Sun City West Foundation.Leon married Phyllis Jean Becker on June 5, 1949 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Valley City, ND. Phyllis and Leon moved to Sun City West, AZ in 1994.Leon is survived by his wife, Phyllis; son Dennis Frederickson of Phoenix, AZ; daughter Linda Renstrom and husband Paul of Eden Prairie, MN; daughter Karen Frederickson of Minneapolis, MN; daughter Beth Pfeifer of Marion, IA; granddaughter Jolie Frederickson and husband Dr. Paul Fadden of St.Paul, MN; grandsons Matthew and Troy Pfeifer of Marion, IA; and great-grandson Alexander Fadden of St.Paul,MN. He is also survived by sister Leone Carter of CO; sister Lois Wick of ND; and brother Leland Frederickson of MN.Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel and Henry Frederickson.A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 13724 West Meeker Blvd, Sun City West, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lord of Life Memorial Fund or the American Lung Association.

Published in The Arizona Republic on Mar. 18, 2003

• Cemetery: Lord of Life Lutheran Church Memorial Columbarium, Sun City West, 2003, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA.

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