Frederick C. “Fred” Cree Jr., 73,
of Smithshire, IL died at 2:21 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2015 at OSF Holy
Family Medical Center, Monmouth.
He was born April 30, 1942 in
Bound Brook, New Jersey the son of Frederick Clayton and Berniece (Buccolo)
Cree Sr. He was raised and educated in
New Jersey.
Fred serviced with the United
States Army during Vietnam as a Helicopter Evacuation EMT (Medic).
He married Barbara Salow in Las
Vegas Nevada on August 2, 1976 and she survives.
Fred was a retired Paramedic last
working at the Waverly Hospital in Waverly, IA for several years. He enjoyed deer hunting and for several years
he loved breeding, raising, and showing dog.
Survivors include his wife; his
son, Christopher (Dina) Cree of Roland, IA; daughter, Jessica (Jason) Thompson
of Vinton, IA; grandchildren, Emma Auld and Hanna Cree, Robert, Elizabeth and
Joyra Thompson; 2 sisters, Judy Gibson of Diamond Bar, CA and Donna Elliott of
Utah.
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Cremation has been accorded with
a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to Wounded Warriors. Arrangements
by McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth. For more information or to leave an online
condolence please visit, www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com.
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