The Rev. Henry Frederick McLauchlan
October 31, 1925 - February 24, 2009
Obituary
The Rev. Henry Frederick McLAUCHLAN
Born in Seattle on October 31, 1925 to The Very Reverend John D. and Adelaide McLauchlan. He died February 25, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Rhoda LeCocq and his sons Henry Frederick, Jr. and his wife Melissa, Andrew Ian who predeceased him in death last year and his wife Cheryl, John D. III and his wife Amy. His grandchildren Zachary deceased, Tara, Andrew ‘Drew’, Amanda, Ian McLauchlan, Cody McCulley and Roger Mendez and many, many loved nephews, nieces, their children and grandchildren.
Fred graduated from Broadway High School, the University of Washington and Seabury-Western Theological Episcopal Seminary in Chicago, IL.
Fred followed in his father’s footsteps, the first Dean of St. Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle WA, into the Episcopal priesthood. He served as assistant priest at St. Luke’s Church, Tacoma, WA, Vicar at St. John’s Church, Gig Harbor, WA, Rector at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Beaverton, OR, Rector at St Stephen’s Church, Longview, WA, Rector at the Church of the Ascension, Seattle, WA and interim Priest-in-Charge at Trinity Cathedral in Portland, OR. He also served as Archdeacon of the Southwest Convocation for the Diocese of Olympia.
He was tireless in his service and love for the many congregations he served, in the communities in which he lived and of his beloved family.
We will celebrate his life at a memorial service at the Church of Ascension Church on Saturday, March 14th at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests any remembrances be made to the Church of the Ascension, 2330 Viewmont Way W., Seattle, WA 98199 or the University of Washington Medical Center.
Hey guys, My memories of Fred are all good. I’ll never forget sitting with him and going thru the countless books he had collected over the years, I was always asking questions about them and he knew everything, and I mean everything. It feels weird that its been over 2 years since he passed, has it been that long already?I sure miss him tho, he never made me feel like We werent blood, And for that I thank him. i hope to see him again someday.
Fred and Rhoda! So very much a part of my college days at the UW. Our weekly gatherings at Canterbury Club were part of college life and it was great to be together for lunch every Thursday and to talk and pray and sing together! I remember when you two were married in the summer of 1950 and then you went off to seminary. I have fond memories of the year I spent accompanying the choir at the Church of the Ascension and working with Fred as the rector in charge! I remember how he would stop the singing in the middle of a hymn and make the congregation start over again. “You can sing it better than that!” he would say and we would start over again. Usually they did sing better the second time. We haven’t seen other in recent years, but I will never forget either of you.
Rhoda, I pray that God will comfort you in your loss and keep you close to Him during this difficult time.
Love in Christ,
JoAn Andenes
Rhoda and family, it’s with saddness I write this today. Fred was such a great guy! I remember how he would tease me when I was younger. I especialy remember the trip up from Portland to Seattle in the V-dub! I think I was car sick most of the way but it was fun being with both of you. Fred will surely be missed by all who knew him. Our condolences to you, from your kissin cousin & hubby.
I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
I have very fond memories of our days
at Ascension when Fred was in charge.
He baptized two of my children while we were parishoners. As I recall my son’s ceremony even
had a bagpipe player to celebrate the day.
Fred had such a warm wonderful presence and he loved holding those
babies. At Christmas he dressed as St Nic and that is how I remember him. The real Santa Claus!
I know he will be missed but I know he must be in a wonderful
place filled with love and peace in heaven. I am so grateful to have known him.
Our love and support in this time of grief over Grandpa McLauchlan’s passing. He was always interesting to visit with and more than once, I mistook him for JD.
My heart is touched and my prayers go up as I learn of the passing of Father Fred. He shared his deep faith in God with the people of St. Thomas, Medina, as Assisting Priest, when I was on staff there as Education Director. I shall never forget his kindness to me.
I wish him, and his loved ones, God Speed … Tovi Harris