Frederick FLEMING

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FLEMING: On Saturday, April 22, 2017 Frederick Jacob Fleming passed away peacefully at Brandon Regional Health Centre with family at his side. Fred was born on April 12, 1962 in Neepawa, Manitoba. He was predeceased by his Father, Jacob Fleming; Mother, Louise Sissons (Fleming, Mammel); and stepfather Fred Sissons. Fred is survived by his sister Ruth Funk (Fred), nieces Laura Potter and Jemine Hofer (Mark); brother Norm Sissons (Michelle), nieces Keira, Tavia and Elina. Fred grew up in Riding Mountain and spent most of his life living in the Riding Mountain/Kelwood/Birnie area. Fred had a passion for cars from a young age when his family owned Jake’s Service in Riding Mountain, Manitoba. Whether it was helping his dad in the garage or later rebuilding or repairing engines, Fred could be found working on, talking about, racing (stock) or smashing (demolition) cars. He also enjoyed deer hunting with his stepfather Fred and brother Norm and fishing with friends and family. Fred always had a soft spot for the children of his friends and family and in recent years loved to spend time with his young nieces. Fred experienced a lot of personal challenges in his life, first losing his dad when he was 11 years old and his mom when he was 15 year old. Later, diabetes led him to spend the last few years as a dialysis patient in Brandon, and confined him to a wheelchair. But right until his passing, Fred amazed those around him with his ability to persevere through numerous health challenges. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at Brandon Regional Health Centre and particularly, in the Renal Care Centre, for the compassionate care and friendship offered to Fred during his time there. A celebration of Fred’s life will take place during a Memorial Service on Saturday, July 15th at Riding Mountain Cemetery in Riding Mountain, Manitoba.

As published in Brandon Sun on Apr 29, 2017