Freida, what wonderful memories she brings to mind.  Instant smile on my face remembering her nature, her heart, her encouraging spirit.  You can never forget her extraordinary intelligence, her wisdom, her understanding.  She not only had the education and knowledge to be an incredible doctor,  but that elusive "common sense" or wisdom that escapes many in every field and avenue of life.  
I loved her as my resident.  I respected her as a MD.   I considered her my friend.  I didn't get to see her as much as I'd liked or as much as we tried to plan but she always had and still does, have a special place in my heart that will never go away.  My heart grieves for her family, the loss, the sorrow but I  know the ripple of her life will continue on through her family and there will be many joyful reunions in heaven. 
I look forward to seeing her again.  God bless you family.

Remembering Freida, first time we met in King Cove, AK she was just a teen. So intelligent! She knew most every word on a crossword puzzle that I never even heard of.  We continued our friendship in Seattle since we lived in same neighborhood, Beacon Hill. So proud of her when I found out many years later she became a doctor, what an accomplishment!
My thoughts are with my long time friend Ken, and all the kids and grandkids they shared, and also to Freida's family, a big loss to them and the community she served.

I was a classmate/friend of Frieda's in Anacortes.  My dad was Freida's Doctor, Tom Brooks.  She was such a nice person and we loved her. 
I had the opportunity to catch up with her at our 40th Class Reunion a few years ago, and I was so proud of all of her accomplishments!  You must also be so proud of her.   I was shocked to hear of her passing.  I am very sorry for your loss.

Marilyn Brooks (Bourne)
Class of '77 Anacortes High School.

I worked with Dr. Eng at the  Cowlitz Tribal Health Center in Longview. She was one of the best Family Practice doctors with whom I have ever worked .I miss her presence in this world. Sorry to have heard of her  death this late.

Melanne and Rodger,

So sorry for the loss of your only daughter and sister Frieda.  I have so many memories of the times we shared in Everett in the 70s and early 80s.

May her spirit live on in the hearts of those who knew her.




My deepest condolences to Ken, the children & grandchildren.  Freida was so so loving, kind and believed in the good in each of us.  Listening to her family speak, reminded me of the strength Freida shared with her family & friends.   I am blessed to have known Freida as a friend and will cherish her memory, her medical advice always trumped mine, our debates,  me always being on her side, she was always on mine.     My children shared my grief at the loss of Freida, our  friend....our Dr.    It may take a while for the tears to stop, but thinking about Freida's smile and she would only want us to be happy, will help.  Much love, prayers & a virtual hug to Freida's family and each speaker.  Freida is truly honored.  

Ken and Family,
It was so hard not being able to be with you all today. I'm sure the place would have been packed if not for the restrictions. The family's love for Freida came out loud and clear over the virtual connection.  I will admit to shedding a few tears over the course of the comments.

Freida's last message to me last month was that she was going in for some tests and that I needed to talk to Ken. She quickly changed the topic to how much Ken was looking forward to putting our new boat in the water next summer and kind of blew off her condition.  Such a shock.

 No one can say that they "know what you are going through", because they do not. Please take care of yourselves. 

Love,
John O'Brien

Sending love and prayers for healing for all of her family. She was a good  person and a great friend to me.

I will miss you Freida! I am sure my dad, Freida's uncle, will greet her with a smile and hug.

I always looked forward to visiting Freida when I travelled to Seattle for work. She always made an effort to come visit.

I would call her just to chat, check on what was new in life. I will miss those calls.

I know she loved her family, she would chat a little about what each of you were doing.

Thank you for sharing the information so we could attend the service from up in Alaska.

Hugs to you all.

Ken and Family, I am so sorry for your loss.  Frieda was such a caring  and loving person.  She made everyone feel welcomed and loved especially her children.  She will be miss by so many.  
You are in my thoughts and prayers.


Love, Jr., Adeline & Family

Ken sorry for the loss of Frieda.  I was so heartbroken when I heard the news that we lost Frieda.  You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love, Madelene Dundas

Freida was such an amazing addition to our family and loved having her around at family dinners. Freida was such a beautiful and caring soul. Thinking of you all

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all

Love,
Candice, Adam, Lexi, & Erik  

I knew Freida over 40 years and I can say she was one remarkable woman. She was gentle , caring and always put her kids interest first.  Say hello to mom and Jesse and may you rest in Heavenly peace.

I am so very sorry for your family and community on the loss of dear Freida.  Freida was a medical student when I met her at UW.  She was so funny, her dry wit and wisdom that she brought to the chaos of medical school was amazing.  The younger students gravitated to her because nothing seemed to faze her.  I remember seeing her husband and Reggie in the halls, wandering around while she was taking care of business.  Freida always made sure her family knew how important they were  and always reminded us of what was truly important.  She will be deeply missed and I hope that you are comforted by the memories of a life well-lived. 

I am sorry for your loss & I feel so much sadness that I wasn't able to meet Freida. I am grateful to her for reaching out to me about 5 years ago when I was searching for my birth family. She had been helping her Aunt Janet to search for me & she found me...daughter of Janet Nelson Miller, who named me Linda Kay Miller at birth. Freida & I connected through e-mail & she sent photos to me. We talked by phone & she shared stories with me. We became friends on Facebook, but unfortunately didn't stay in contact. I was going through some challenges during that time until recently, so I wasn't good about communicating with family & friends for awhile. I wasn't in a position to travel from where I live in Alaska to Washington, but I wish I had made more effort to keep in touch with her & meet her. I wanted to have the opportunity to hug her & thank her for helping me find my birth family. I'm sending my condolences to her family & I hope to honor her memory & continue our journey by following up on her efforts to connect our families.

Freida, you may not know how much you ment to me i remember going to introduce you to my mother in law to find out that you already knew her really surprised me . Give grandma a big hug from me R.I.P. cousin see you when it's my time.


Merry Christmas in heaven Auntie! We will miss you forever. I hope you are dancing in the sky.  Made so many good memories when growing up together and then we lost touch with each other as time passed but the love was always there when we saw each other.

Love you today tomorrow and forever. 



OBITUARY

Freida Anne Eng

April 11, 1959 – December 17, 2020

Butterworth Funeral Home - Arthur A Wright Chapel & Queen Anne Columbarium

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