| Frederick James Stevens 1942 - 2000 |
| In memorium |
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| Read the tributes to Fred, and if you haven't already, why not leave your own few words (or many) by clicking on the 'toast' icon below? |
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| From the Newspaper. STEVENS, Frederick James, passed away peacefully on 2nd April 2000, aged 57 years. Dearly loved best friend of Caroline and friend to Vanessa and Dean. Will always be loved and always be missed. Fred's relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the Chapel of Allambe Gardens Crematorium Nerang, on Thursday, 6th April 2000 at 11am. SIMPLICITY FUNERALS Gold Coast - 5575 6022 Australian Funeral Directors Assoc. |
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| From Fred's sister Lynda (Cracknell) Fred showed incredible strength even though he knew he was dying. Through all his pain he kept on smiling and laughing and talking with us - . The only time I remember seeing him 'aggro' was when he commented crossly "..I just can't stand anyone blubbering.." - in typical Fred style. We sat and talked about shared memories of our teenage years. His second car was a Goggomobile dart and he took me to my first ball in it. He was a pretty good big-brother to have around, even though we used to fight like cats and dogs when we were growing up. His abilities as an electrician were legend, and mum and I were both very proud of the respect which other people held for him. I never really got to know his two wives or family well as we lived in different places for many years, however in recent years when he was with Caroline we managed to stay more regularly in touch. To me he seemed more content and settled over those years than I've ever seen him before. I hope others who knew Fred, or other members of his family, will find this page and add a few words in his memory. |
| More words from the funeral service Fred's life consisted to a great degree of the relationship he had with his mates. He often spoke of them, he loved to have a beer with them [at the Anglers Arms and the Sanctury Cove Brewery], He enjoyed parties and outings with his friends; He was a loveable, likeable Aussie. |
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| This message was sent without identification on 14 February 2001- the romantic in me hopes it's from an old girlfriend sending a last 'Valentine'?. Whoever you are, thankyou. Lynda "I did not know Fred well, Not that we didnt get on, just that we were living in different states, and didnt write any letters hence we lost contact. Goodbye Fred. Hope you see Ethal & Fred up there in the after world. I knew his mother well. Sorry to hear of your loss Lynda" |