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Robert ‘Bob’ Henry Fredricks, 75

A beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, Robert “Bob” Henry Fredricks went home to be with his Lord on April 14, 2019, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Bob was born on June 20, 1943, in Sacramento, Calif., to Henry and Lola Fredricks. He grew up in Sacramento and graduated from El Camino High School in 1962. Bob went to work for Lowery & Associates for 35 years as a drill rig supervisor before launching his own successful drilling company in the Sacramento area.

He married the love of his life, Betty McManus, with whom he shared 47 wonderful years and had two beautiful children. He was a loving father to his daughter, Jennifer, and his son, Ricky (who preceded Bob in death). Bob was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, and after retiring he moved his family to Coeur d’Alene and enjoyed a wonderful life on Coeur d’Alene Lake near Harrison. Bob and Betty loved the Lord and attended Christ the King Lutheran Church in Coeur d’Alene.

Bob leaves behind his beloved wife, Betty; daughter, Jennifer (Charlie); his two granddaughters, Isabella and Eva; his two grandsons, Richard “Ricky” and Joshua; and his sisters, Jody and Patricia (David). His love and presence will be forever missed.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2019, at Yates Funeral Home – Coeur d’Alene Chapel, 744 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene, with a graveside to follow at Riverview Cemetery, 1065 N. Lincoln Way, Coeur d’Alene. Please visit Bob’s online memorial and sign his guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.