Fred Aiken
February 19, 2019
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Frederick Arthur Aiken passed away peacefully on February 19, 2019 at home.
Fred was born on September 26, 1927 to James and Genevieve (Logan) Aiken in Des Moines, Iowa. Fred attended North High School. After High School Fred entered the military and served 2-1/2 years in the Navy. In 1950 Fred married Dixie Ruth Riley in Des Moines. Fred was a proud member of the Shriners International Fraternity, the VFW Post 9662 and Masonic East Gate Lodge Number 630. Fred spent many years in home improvement sales and enjoyed lifelong referrals based on his friendly personality and caring about getting people what they wanted.
Fred is survived by daughter Laura (Don) Cormier, Wisconsin, son Fred Aiken II, Ankeny, grandson, Travis Lingenfelter, Arizona, granddaughter, TyAnn (Brady) Ellis, Mississippi, great grandchildren Casen and Brynley, sisters-in-law Louise Aiken, Shirley Aiken and many nieces and nephews. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dixie, son Larry, sister Betty Bingham, brothers Bob Aiken, and Jim Aiken.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 1, 2019, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., with a funeral service to begin at 12:00 p.m. A private family burial will take place at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fred’s memory to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Our beloved father and friend to many will be greatly missed.
Condolences may be expressed online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Carol Newbury
02/27/2019
Laura & family, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Sending love and hugs to you and your family during this time of great loss.
Colleen O'Brien
02/26/2019
What a nice obituary. I am sorry for your loss. Take care.
Marie & Dale Pivonka
02/26/2019
So sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Abbey Kozitza
02/24/2019
We are so sad to hear about the passing of Fred. He was such a kind and loving soul, and loved by all.
Our thoughts and prayers to the family!
Love,
Abbey Kozitza & family
Walkers/Johnsons
02/24/2019
Laura & Fred
Our prayers are with you & Family, It was an Honor to be a friend, His personality & kindness was so endless to All ,May the Lord Bless You & surround You All with Peace ????
Tammi and John Libby
02/23/2019
So sorry to read of Fred's death. We lived next door to him in Ankeny and always enjoyed visiting with him when we saw him outside. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
M. Smokes
02/23/2019
Almighty God promise at Revelation 21:4, that he will wipe away all our tears. And death, pain, and sorrow will be no more. So you can take great comfort in drawing close to God in prayer. And he will sustain and help support your families to endure, during these difficult times. My condolences to all of your loved ones. If you would like more information as to why we die please visit jw.org. under Publications (Tracts) Can the dead really live again?