Obituary of ALFRED EUGENE FREDRICKSON

Alfred Eugene Fredrickson 06/20/1939- 03/31/2020 Alfred Eugene “Gene” Fredrickson passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 5:30 PM at his home in Placerville, California after a long battle with cancer at the age of 80. Gene was preceded in death by his parents: Peter Alfred Fredrickson and Lillian Fern Carter Fredrickson; as well as his brothers: Robert Edward Fredrickson and William Lee Fredrickson. He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen McCullough. They were married on Sunday December 9, 2018 in Placerville, California. He was a devoted father to four children: William “Fred” Fredrickson, Sharon Sherman, Diane Kawamura and Erick Fredrickson. Gene had 7 grandchildren: Ferron Kawamura, Samantha Kawamura, Julianna Sherman, Emily Sherman, Nathan Sherman, and Darryn Fredrickson. Gene was also a great grandfather to: Lilliana Kawamura and Amelia Scott. Gene was born in Stockton, California. He was a lifelong resident of California. He worked at MacKAy & Somps much of his career doing civil engineering and mentoring young architects. Gene also owned his own company where he designed and built several houses in this area. He was happiest mentoring and designing. He was an avid athlete enjoying tennis, skiing, waterskiing, golf, and bowling. Gene was the kind of person that made you feel better no matter what kind of mood you were in. He knew how to make everything he did fun and playful. He made everyone around him feel special. We will miss him greatly, but we will carry on and have fun whether we like it or not! In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Cancer Society. Because of the current pandemic, memorial services are pending. Please check caringbridge.org/genefredrickson for updates on memorial service.