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FRED ROBERTSON
September 11, 1943 ~ June 13. 2017

The youngest of thirteen, Fred Robertson Jr. was born in Franklin, Virginia. He was raised in Norfolk by his Aunt Mary and Uncle Robert Ridley.
A Vietnam veteran, Fred retired from the U.S. Air Force, then became and subsequently retired from a job as a Veteran's Employment Advisor for the State of Washington. Fred served on the Vancouver Veteran's Day Parade committee for 20 years, volunteered at the Vancouver VA clinic, and served in a number of Veteran's groups over the years including the American Legion, 40 and 8ers, DAV, VFW and VVA.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, formerly of Corby, UK; and son, Paul of Charlottesville, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations to a Veteran's group or charity be made in his name. Services will be at Willamette National Cemetery on June 29 at 12:30.
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Published by The Columbian on Jun. 27, 2017.

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Esther Frost

July 2, 2017

Remembering with love and gratitude family visits, Easters and Christmases with Fred, Dot and Paul in England, Germany and the USA over 50 years. Fred was a very generous and fun loving brother-in-law who will be forever missed by all his English relatives. Rest in peace. Esther & Roy.xxx

James Carter

June 29, 2017

Specisl Thoughts go out on the passing of my favorite Uncle. Caring messages to Aunt Dot and Cousin Paul.

Love You,

Your Nephew/Cousin
James Carter

Pam Davis

June 29, 2017

Fred was one of my favorite volunteers when I was volunteer coordinator at the Clark County Veterans Center. He always had great ideas and we had some great laughs together. He has been missed at the Center and the world is missing one of its best people ever.
Pam Davis

Deborah Millington

June 29, 2017

Remembering Uncle Fred, and thinking about Auntie Dot and Paul at this time. In common with my cousins, I have many happy childhood memories of fun times spent with family at Alconbury and Lakenheath. Uncle Fred was good fun to be with, as shown by some of the photos we have shared as a family in recent days as we have remembered him. It was great that he was stationed in the UK for much of my childhood. In more recent years, we have kept in contact via letter, email and Skype. My thoughts and prayers are with Auntie Dot and Paul, especially today. I really wish that your UK family could be with you today, but we are all thinking of you and send our love.xx

Randy Seynaeve

June 29, 2017

I have a fond memory of Fred from many years back. Paul invited us to a BBQ at their house. I don't think I've ever seen so much meat at a BBQ before. Fred was this big, loud, strong guy, proud of his son, proud of his service to country. Like his son he also had this glint of orneriness in his eyes. You will be missed!

Rick Wisniewski

June 29, 2017

I met Fred when I started working for Employment Security in 1995. My desk was right next to his. Immediately he became a friend. I will miss Fred. We shared a lot of laughs and stories between us. He truly loved to help others and went the extra mile to help the Veterans. My condolences to the family and you are in my prayers. Fred was one of the good people in the world. It was an honor to know and work with him. I'll miss seeing Fred at the retirees luncheons.

Fuz Eller

June 28, 2017

Paul and I were pals at Lakenheath and I'm so glad we're still in touch, along with so many friends to honor Fred's life. Fred was clearly a wonderful father. I recall during our (Paul and I) tinkering sessions how much of a positive influence he was on Paul - and obviously very proud. I recall a kind man, a caring father. What a lovely legacy!

Margaret (Jazmine) Carter-Adams

June 28, 2017

It is with great sadness that I send my condolence to the family. You are the last of my father's siblings. I will always have fond memories of the times we vist you and when you visited us. Peaceful rest uncle Fred. Love you always

Ed Madden

June 27, 2017

My deepest condolences to Fred's family and friends, I first met Fred in 1995. We both worked assisting veterans and he was a great mentor to me and bent over backwards to help any veteran in any way possible. His tireless work on the Vancouver Veteran's Day parade and then at the VA clinic were truly inspirational.
Thank you, RIP my friend.

Tom Fauvelle

June 27, 2017

Rest in Peace... Fred!! Your friend & fellow veteran.

Catherine Garner

June 27, 2017

I will cherish all the memories of you from my childhood and through losses we shared over the years, I Love You Uncle Fred, may you Rest In Paradise

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