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Shirley Rice Fredrickson

June 10, 1934 - February 14, 2017

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Obituary For Shirley Rice Fredrickson

Shirley Fredrickson, resident of Grande Prairie, formerly of Beaverlodge and Bear Canyon, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at Grande Prairie, at the age of 82 years.

Shirley was born in London, England on June 10, 1934 to Harry and Blanche Rice. At the age of 15, Shirley, her mother and sister immigrated to Canada. Over the course of two marriages, Shirley raised seven children, all of whom still reside in Alberta and BC.

The majority of her adult life was spent on a farm in the Bear Canyon area. Shirley and her second husband Charlie Fredrickson sold their farm in Bear Canyon in 1997 and moved to Beaverlodge where she worked as a Teachers Aid. In 2005, Shirley and Charlie moved to Grande Prairie where she worked as a Museum Coordinator for Heritage Discovery Centre until her retirement in 2013.

Shirley was a very strong individual and conquered every challenge she took on, and she took on many. She was a strong community supporter and always helped anyone in need.

Shirley was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and spending time with family was her greatest pleasure.

She will be sadly missed by her children: Dayle Backus, James (Roxie) Backus, Janet Friedel, David Backus, Joe Backus (Nancy Jensen), Cathy (Greg) Keown, and Michael (Jody) Fredrickson; grandchildren Ian, Dayna, Coleby, Dustin, Kris Wendy, Kevin, Dillon, Nicole, Alexis, and Ashtyn; great-grandchildren: Wyatt, Leah, Ethan, Isaac, Destiny, Kailyn, Makayla, Kyson, and Keegan.

She was predeceased by her husband Charlie Fredrickson, father Harry Rice, mother Blanche Walker, and sister Vida Clark.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at 10:00am, at Christ Church Anglican in Grande Prairie (6610 Poplar Dr.). Viewing will be held at 9:00am at Christ Church Anglican.

Interment will follow at Cherry Point Cemetery in Bear Canyon.

Memorial donations may be made to Christ Church Anglican (6610 Poplar Drive, Grande Prairie, AB, T8W 1H1).

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  • June 24, 2021

    Weston Tara

    Channing and I send all of our love during this difficult time. We love you all and I am so sorry we could not be there with you for the service. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

  • June 24, 2021

    Jones Gena

    My thoughts and prayers are with Shirley's entire family. I clearly remember her job interview and the way she taught me that no matter what she could work with children, she could be a team player and she could be always positive. She got the job at Beaverlodge elementary school and she challenged us with her humour, her love of children and with her dedication to her job on a daily basis! She was energetic and so much fun to be around, truly young at heart. I cherish the time that I spent with her at school and all of the times I saw her later when I was greeted with a giggle, a smile, and a hug! Heaven has received a spunky, funny, positive, and precious angel in Shirley! Sincerely, Gena Jones

  • June 24, 2021

    Backus Donna

    My very sincere condolences. I know Shirley was the heart and soul of the family and will be greatly missed by all.Thankfully we all have some great memories of time spent with her. I particularly remember the times she visited us at Slocan lake and the trip she made with us to Mexico for Dayna and Andrew's wedding. Fond memories.

  • June 24, 2021

    McArthur (Longson) Scheli

    My condolences to your family, Shirley was an amazing person who had a wealth of knowledge, she will be deeply missed.

  • June 24, 2021

    Erickson Sharon

    Our deepest sympathy Jim and Roxie. Cherish your memories. Thinking of you in this sad Tim. Sharon & david

  • June 24, 2021

    Hommy Shona

    Thinking of all in your sad time

  • June 24, 2021

    Kearney (nee Nasedkin) Shirley

    Wish to pass on my condolences on the loss of your Mother. I enjoyed the time when I was in Grande Prairie looking after my Dad in October November and spent some lovely times with Shirley. She will be sadly missed. Prayers to the family Shirley Kearney

  • June 24, 2021

    Wickstrom Sheran

    I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Shirley. Although I haven't seen her in years, I have very loving fond memories of many years ago. She will always be remembered by me as a loving, kind, Aunt. I am sorry that you have lost your mother/grandmother...Darlene speaks of seeing her when she was in Grande Prairie and how much she enjoyed talking with her. Darlene and I both send our deepest sympathy. Blessings to All....Sheran and Darlene

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