Frederick Joseph Green

Frederick's life began on October 5, 1908 in Bristol, England, the son of Frederick J. and Ada (Pritchard) Green. As a young man, he sold lamp oil door to door in Bristol and for a short time worked in a printing shop, as his father did. He emigrated to the United States during the Great Depression and obtained employment at the J C Penney Company. He retired from J C Penney's after 35 years of service. Frederick was united in marriage to the former Gertrude Webber on August 5, 1936 in Richmond Hills, NY and they enjoyed 63 years of marriage. Frederick served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of the Calvary Bible Church, a former member of the Sister Lakes Community Church and the American Legion Post #365. Frederick had a strong faith in the Lord and memorized countless passages of scripture. He enjoyed playing the organ. His loving family includes his son Stanley (Bonnie) Green of Dowagiac, grandsons Todd Green, Shawn (Amber) Green, and Scott (Charity) Green, all of Dowagiac, and five great grandchildren. Frederick passed away at his home on Sunday January 31, 2010. He is preceded in death by his wife Gertrude in 1999, two sisters and one brother. His family will gather with friends on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at Yazel & Clark Chapel. His funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Calvary Bible Church led by Pastor Robert Vickroy. He will be laid to rest with military honors at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Calvary Bible Church or the Cass County Council on Aging. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Frederick at www.yazel-clark.com.