Obituary - Donald Fretts
Donald Fretts
1956 - 2014
It is with a heavy heart that Lynn Fretts announces the peaceful passing of her beloved husband and best friend, Don Fretts, which occurred at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Sunday, October 19, 2014, at the age of 58 years. Along with Lynn, left to cherish Don’s memory are his step-children, Heather (Lloyd)?Smith, Tracey (Colin) Eld and Clinton (Melissa) Bratton: seven grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Nicki) Fretts and their children, Bobby and Angela (fiancé Darrel); one sister, Linda (Dave) Beglaw and Linda’s children, Terri (Ryan) Tabor and Ryan (Teresa) Hansen; four sisters-in-law, Doreen (Delmer) Wagner, Shirley O’Brien, Joanne Minshull, Laura (Brian) Reynolds; one brother-in-law, Ken (Wendy) Martin as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Evelyn Fretts. A Celebration of Don’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Don’s name may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice.
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Gwen Partridge:
Oct 21, 2014 at 08:10 PM
Lynn, please accept our condolences. John and I are both thinking of you. Don was a nice man, a good friend and a hard worker. Gwen Partridge and John Graham
Dan & Ellen Mastel:
Oct 22, 2014 at 12:10 AM
So sorry for your loss. May the love and support of family and friends comfort you.
Dan O'Donnell:
Oct 22, 2014 at 01:10 AM
So sorry for your loss Lynn. God must have needed another cowboy. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Dan & Arleen O'Donnell
Lynne Manchur:
Oct 22, 2014 at 01:10 PM
Lynn, my thoughts are with you and yours at this most difficult time. I will not say I know what you are going through but I certainly understand. If you need anything please do not hesitate to call even if it's just to run you out a pack of smokes at 9:30 p.m. Take care my friend, I'm here if you need a hug or a shoulder.
Lynne Ingram:
Oct 23, 2014 at 03:10 AM
Lynn, I am so sorry to hear about Frettzies passing. I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do for you please don't hesitate to ask. You can get my number from Joanne or Phyllis. Big Hugs sent to you!
Karen Pender-O'Connor:
Oct 23, 2014 at 02:10 PM
Lynn we are very sorry for your loss. Don was a kind man and one of my father's best friends. Don always had a smile for everyone he met. He will be missed. Karen and Everett O'Connor
Bob and Debbie Marshall:
Oct 23, 2014 at 07:10 PM
To The Fretts Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences offered to all of the Fretts family. We are thinking of you, Lynn, in the loss of Don with sympathy and understanding. We have always known Don to be a man of integrity. God Bless you at this time. Debbie and Bob Marshall
Doug Gassner:
Oct 24, 2014 at 08:10 PM
So sorry to hear about Don. He was a great guy and we will miss him coming around the coop bulk. Things won't be the same without his humor and just his ways.
Chris Herrmann:
Oct 27, 2014 at 05:10 PM
I was very sad to hear of Don's passing. He was a great man and had such a passion for his cows. Lynn, thinking of you and may the memories of Don keep you strong. Will have to say I will miss the many conversations we had about cattle and ranching.
Shirley and Kelly Harrold:
Oct 28, 2014 at 02:10 PM
Lynn,
We'll miss Don chasing my cow back across the road with the quad when she got into your place and him asking me "What the hell are you doing?" anytime my horse was sick and I was leading her down the road. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Please do not hesitate to ask if there is anything we can do.
Chuck and Patty Donnelly:
Oct 28, 2014 at 05:10 PM
Lynn, It was with great sadness that we learned of Don's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and we hope that in a small way they help through these trying times. Don will always be remembered fondly.