Frederic M. Towles

Frederic Mason Towles was born Feb. 8, 1927 in Louisville, KY and passed away on Sept. 12, 2013 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Fred was raised by his Great Aunt Nettie and Uncle Walter at the age of 3. He grew up living on a farm as a young man. Fred joined the military after graduating from high school in 1945. He was stationed in several cities as well as Korea with the Air Force for over 20 years. Fred retired here in Tucson in 1965. Married and had two children Joseph and Denise. Fred is preceded in death by his son. After retiring from the Air Force Fred set up his own real estate office here in town. Fred went into semi-retirement in 1979. Always an avid hunter, he also enjoyed flying ultra-light airplanes as a new hobby. Think of it as a hand glider with wings. In 1991 Fred married Bonnie. They had many adventures over their almost 22 years of marriage. Traveling in their motor home across the country many times, traveling also included several cruises to the Caribbean, Panama Canal and Alaska. But for the biggest and most desired trip he and Bonnie traveled to Egypt. According to his wife and daughter, Fred had a full and rich life with many, many friends. A memorial service will be held on Wed. 9/18/13 at 11:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of L.D.S., 700 N. Bonanza Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gospel Rescue Mission, 326 W. 20th St. Tucson, AZ 85713. Arrangements entrusted to East Lawn Palms Mortuary.