Frederick Henry Magnussen
October 21, 1921 - January 12, 2006
Obituary
Frederick H. Magnussen, age 84, passed peacefully at home with his family by his side on January 12, 2006. He was a long time businessman and commercial Maytag Distributor in the Colfax and Spokane area. Fred is survived by his wife of 63 ½ years, Eleaner; two daughters, Lynn Morgan and Leslie and her husband, J. Martin Weil; two sons, Rick and his wife Sally Magnussen and Mark Magnussen; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 2:00 PM at BONNEY-WATSON Federal Way, 1535 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA 253 839-7317. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to The Billy Graham Association.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. Bill!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Our thoughts are with you.
Fred was one of those folks that was larger than life.
What a comfort that he was surrounded by the love and support of family as he passed.
I was saddened to learn of the death of Fred. Please accept my condolences.
Fred grew up during the Depression and was forced to fend for himself from an early age. He not only survived, but succeeded admirably.
Like others of his generation, he accumulated assets to provide security and to pass on to the next generation of his family.
He was proud of his family and wanted to provide financial security for Eleaner and his children. Fred took immense satisfaction from having acheived those goals.
Fred was fortunate to have Eleaner and his children to support and care for him even when refused your offers.
Fred was a complex man with a great sense of humor. I will always remember him for his jokes and the candy he would distribute on each visit. It was my pleasure to have known Fred and to have had the opportunity to work with him.
Fred was a long time client and friend. He always had a smile and treated everyone in my office with the greatest kindness and respect. He was a great kidder and had the biggest laugh the day he showed up with a can of Fred’s choice root beer and told me it was his newest business venture. I swallowed it hook, line and sinker because after his colorful and varied business career, I wouldn’t put ANYTHING past him….you could hear his laughter all through the office and he talked of nothing else for months. I was so embarassed to find out it was a Fred Meyer product. He will be missed by friends and family alike. My condolences to the family who loved him. Cherish your last loving memories with him. Respectfully, Lynn Jones
Leslie and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Just remember – those we love are never really lost to us. We feel them in so many special ways and through memories that will never be gone.
May the love of friends and family be a source of comfort to you at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Leslie and Jay,
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. Sounds like your dad led a very full life! Memories can be very comforting.
Blessings!
Stay well!
Paul and Becky
We are sorry about Fred’s passing. Our thoughts are with each of you. We have fond memories of times spent with Fred and Eleaner and hope your good memories are a comfort to you.
As I sit here pondering the news of Freds death, I am saddened. However I will remember Fred as a fun loving man who was at his best in the business world he created. Some of the best times I spent wirh him were when we were together doing laundry things. The many trips to one of the stores in Spokane, or specifically a trip by air to a customer in Oregon. Fred loved to fly his plane and I ended up learning to fly myself, because of him. He let me fly the plane that trip and I enjoyrd it. I think fondly of the time we were shopping at a department store in Spokane and he spotted a lady with her dress stuck in her rear end. He offered me $100.00 if I would go up and pull it out. And $200.00 more if I would then put it back in. I declined but we laughed about this little incident all the way home. I could go on for a long time about stories of times I had with my then father in law, but I won’t. I will conclude by saying that Fred was the smartest man I think I have ever known. His wealth of knowledge on so many subjects was amazing. I truly respected this man for all of his many accomplishments and for the help he gave me and Leslie if and when we needed it.
So rest in peace Fred, and know that you will be missed.