To Fred's family - sorry I am late w/my condolences but I enjoyed working w/Fred for many yrs  at  NOAA.  He knew how I liked gargoyles & before retiring he gave me his from work.  I kep the "reading" gargoyle on my job & when I retired he went w/me.  Our gargoyle has been w/ me on 3 moves.  Everytime I look at our gargoyle - I think of Fred!  

                                                                                                                       God bless you all!

                                                                                                                                  joan

My deepest sympathy to friends and family of Fred on his recent passing. I am a big guy also and it was quite a trip I took with Fred for the office up to a Philadelphia Hotel sited conference of Chart Sales agents in the infancy of our online paths to interact with agents about updates to the nautical charts. We made quite an imposing presence there and I really enjoyed working with Fred there and at the office for many years. May he RIP . My kindest condolences to everyone who was touched by this big, gentle, kind, smart man.  
Kevin Shaw
Retired Marine Chart Division Cartographer
1974-2015

Carin, Kristy & Robert, 

We were saddened to hear of "Uncle Freddie's" passing. He was such a talented and well respected man.  We always found him to be a big man with a big heart. Our family has lost our resident historian.  We really appreciated all the work he put in to tracing the family's roots and  the connection with Ursula in Germany. You have our deepest sympathy. 

Karen & Gary Ganjon

Carin and family,   Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  
                        So glad to have meet you and your Dad.  He was so generous
    to the "Shoemaker " limb of the family tree. We so enjoyed our 
     visits and informative lunches at Mountain Gate in Thurmont.
    May God be with you in this sad time.  
                   Lib ( Shoemaker) Hahn and daughter Jan Meier

I have known Fred professionally for over 30 years & worked closely with him in both the US & the UK. We got on well. He was a man of integrity. In later years we would enjoy tel & Skype conversations during which we would put the world to right! I am grateful to Carin who always ensured that Fred's worldwide network of friends never lost contact with him during his final illness. I will miss the friendship of the big fella.  Barbara Bond in the UK. 

I am very sad to hear about Fred's passing. Fred and I (along with many others) worked together early in Fred's career in the National Ocean Survey's satellite triangulation program.  We had a lot of fun both on the job and off. We kept in touch over the years as our careers progressed. I have many fond memories of times we shared together.  My condolences to Fred's family.

Fred and I first met during meetings when he was at NOAA early 1970s.  We fairly quickly became good friends and since about 2001 we have become all but brothers.  Jennifer and I have enjoyed Carol's and Fred's hospitality at various times.  We feel Fred's passing deeply and wish all those near and dear to him our heartfelt wishes.  Although far away, here in Australia, we will be aware of the service time and will certainly be there in spirit.  Fred and I shared many books over the years and had some pretty deep discussions on what comprised a good life.  Fred certainly led a good life and Fred, mate, we shall miss you greatly.  Love to you all.  Jennifer and Ron, Sydney, Australia.

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Fred.  I remember when he worked with us at the NOAA Pacific Marine Center in Seattle, WA.  May God bless and keep you all in His care during this sad time.
Our deepest sympathies,
RADM & Mrs. Charles Townsend
Shoreline, WA

OBITUARY

Frederick Knapp Ganjon

February 9, 1943 – June 3, 2018

Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park

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