1960
Fred
2013
Fred Dees
January 2, 1960 — January 2, 2013
A Celebration of Life and Gathering of Friends and Family for Fred Wayne Dees of Mountain Home, Arkansas will be held at the White River Trout Lodge in Cotter, AR with Fred's uncle Mr. Troy Palmer officiating. The outdoor service will be at 1:30 pm, Saturday, March 2, 2013.
Fred was born January 2, 1960 in Borger, Texas, the son of Fredrick and Mona Palmer Strother. Fredrick's accidental death preceded Fred's birth. While Fred was young, Mona married Bill Dees, who became Fred's father.
Fred worked as an Occupational Therapist at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home for fifteen years as well as some local nursing and therapy centers. He was well loved by his patients, had specialized training in traumatic brain injury, developed rapport with patients and co-workers, helping patients restore function, strengthen their bodies, their confidence, and spirits as a member of The Green Team. Fred cared deeply for his patients , was committed to their care and enjoyed seeing them again out in the community.
He was an avid reader and believer in physical fitness. Fred enjoyed the beauty of the Mountain Home area, exploring the trails and streams, camping, fishing, taking in the beautiful sunsets and sharing many a campfire with friends and family.
Fred is survived by his daughter, Megan Dees of Pueblo, CO; son, Zachary (Kristen Johnson) Dees of Bryant, AR; mother, Mona Dees of Mountain Home, AR; three sisters, Susan (Ed) McNutt of Mountain Home, AR , Kelli (Rob) Bryd of Abilene, TX and Valerie (Nathan) Hughes of Dekalb, IL, two grandchildren, Grace and Annie Dees and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends.
Memorials may be made to Champ Camp at champcamp.org.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services.
Fred was born January 2, 1960 in Borger, Texas, the son of Fredrick and Mona Palmer Strother. Fredrick's accidental death preceded Fred's birth. While Fred was young, Mona married Bill Dees, who became Fred's father.
Fred worked as an Occupational Therapist at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home for fifteen years as well as some local nursing and therapy centers. He was well loved by his patients, had specialized training in traumatic brain injury, developed rapport with patients and co-workers, helping patients restore function, strengthen their bodies, their confidence, and spirits as a member of The Green Team. Fred cared deeply for his patients , was committed to their care and enjoyed seeing them again out in the community.
He was an avid reader and believer in physical fitness. Fred enjoyed the beauty of the Mountain Home area, exploring the trails and streams, camping, fishing, taking in the beautiful sunsets and sharing many a campfire with friends and family.
Fred is survived by his daughter, Megan Dees of Pueblo, CO; son, Zachary (Kristen Johnson) Dees of Bryant, AR; mother, Mona Dees of Mountain Home, AR; three sisters, Susan (Ed) McNutt of Mountain Home, AR , Kelli (Rob) Bryd of Abilene, TX and Valerie (Nathan) Hughes of Dekalb, IL, two grandchildren, Grace and Annie Dees and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends.
Memorials may be made to Champ Camp at champcamp.org.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services.
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