Doris M. Frederick

Doris Marie (Faudree) Frederick was born June 19, 1936 in South Cle Elum, Washington to Melvin W. and Esther L. (Anderson) Faudree. When Doris was four, she was joined by her younger sister Arlene. Doris attended school in South Cle Elum and Cle Elum. Her family moved to Othello, Washington in 1952, where her father continued his career as a railroad conductor and Esther taught school. Doris's parents were also in business in Othello, and Mel served as mayor. Doris graduated from Othello High School in 1954 and began attending Central Washington College of Education (now CWU). Her goal was to become a teacher like her mother Esther. During winter quarter, 1955, she met and fell in love with Aris Frederick. They got married the following August. When Aris completed his courses at Central, they moved to Seattle. Their family was blessed with four sons and a daughter. In 1962, they moved to Ellensburg, where Aris was employed as office manager of the Darigold plant. In 1969, they moved to Wenatchee where they have lived ever since. Doris was outgoing, friendly, helpful and loving. She was very social and extremely loyal. She had a positive, bright outlook, and she was an excellent homemaker and mother. She loved to dance. Her other hobbies included knitting, quilting, gardening, and keeping a few laying hens. She loved to travel. She and Aris went on two cruises and went on many other enjoyable trips. Doris also liked to travel to visit children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She gloried in being a grandma. Her cooking was legendary. She volunteered at Central Washington Hospital. Doris committed her life to Christ in her 20s. Over the years, she served in numerous capacities in churches and ministries. She was an avid student of the Bible all the way to the end of her life. She set an incredible example of what a life committed to Christ looks like. Doris passed away March 12, 2015 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. She passed away peacefully and with her family nearby. She is survived by her husband Aris, and her children: Gary (Paula), Cashmere; Doug (Michelle), Spokane; Ken (Marylin), Meridian, ID; Kerill Woodward (Jack), East Wenatchee; and Chris (Marla), Colorado Springs, CO. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren with a fifth expected in June. She was preceded in death by her parents, her younger sister Arlene Shuman, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and two nephews. A memorial service for Doris Frederick will be held at the Wenatchee Free Methodist Church on Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 PM. Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guest book at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are by Jones & Jones-Betts Funeral Home.

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Doris M. Frederick

June 19, 1936 - March 12, 2015