C.R. "Dick" Fedrick

C.R. "Dick" Fedrick Surrounded by family, C.R. "Dick" Fedrick passed away at his home on July 26, 2010 after a lengthy illness, he was 84. Born in Lordsburg, NM on October 9, 1925 to Julian Richard Fedrick and Cecilia Elizabeth Jones, C.R. was raised in Lordsburg and graduated from Lordsburg High School. His first job out of high school was working on the construction of the top secret Manhattan Project facility in Los Alamos, NM. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 16 but was removed from the ship prior to sailing when it was discovered he was not old enough to serve. In 1944, he relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area to join his father in the contracting business. He spent the next 60 years building one of the largest heavy construction firms in northern California and developing a reputation for taking on some of the most challenging and difficult projects throughout the U.S. He was the chairman and CEO of C.R. Fedrick, Inc. (Novato, CA) and held the position of Vice Chairman of Sundt Corp (Tucson, AZ). Work was a hobby for C.R., and he continued show up at the office until he was 83 years old. C.R. was a well respected business man and a fierce competitor who welcomed any challenge. In addition to his passion for contracting, he was a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time on his ranch with his family, making his home the focal point of large family gatherings and maintaining an open house for anyone who wanted to visit. A true cowboy, C.R. grew up with horses and cattle, and continued that lifestyle raising horses and cattle until his passing. In his later years, he developed his own vineyard to participate in the growing wine industry. Although he grew and managed a diversified portfolio of business interests, C.R. will always be remembered as a very loyal and generous person. C.R. was associated with Lloyds of London, a long time member of the Sonoma County Trail Blazers, the Elks, Beavers, and numerous hunting clubs. C.R. was preceded in death by his first wife Alter Louise Yates. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Shirley F. Fedrick; children Rick (Candy) Fedrick, Ron (Kristy) Fedrick, Lisa (Jeff) Ebbesen, Robert "Bubba" Fedrick, Troy West, Todd (Karmen) West; affectionately known as "Papa" to his 20 Grandchildren and "Great Papa" to his 20 Great Grandchildren. He is also survived by his two brothers, Joseph (Martha) Fedrick and James (Carolyn) Fedrick. Viewing will be held at the family residence on Saturday July 31st from 2:00 to 6:00 PM and Sunday August 1st from 2:00 to 6:00 PM, with a Rosary and scripture at 3:00 PM, Sunday, August 1st. Services will be held on Monday, August 2nd, 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church, 1806 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA. Reception immediately following services. Donations in his name can be made to Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St., Petaluma, CA 94952. Please visit http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity- memorial/obituary.aspx?n=C.R.-Fedrick&lc=7061&mid=4329720 for guestbook and slideshow of C.R.'s life. Funeral arrangements by Keaton's Novato