William Hampton Frederickson
William H. “Bill” Frederickson, 81, of Kennewick, Washington, passed away July 23, 2023, in Richland, Washington.
December 20, 1941 – July 23, 2023
William H. “Bill” Frederickson, 81, of Kennewick, Washington, passed away July 23, 2023, in Richland, Washington.
Bill was born December 20, 1941, in Ellensburg, Washington, to Bill and Marjorie Frederickson. His family moved to Moses Lake, Washington, a couple of years later to operate a dairy in the Block 40 area. He graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1960 and was a state champion wrestler during his senior year.
After high school, Bill attended Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho), then transferred to Washington State University, where he participated in the International Farm Youth Exchange Program and studied abroad in Germany. He finished college at the University of Hawaii-Hilo, before embarking on a Peace Corps mission in Borneo.
Most of Bill’s career was spent in public service. He was the fair manager for both the Grant County and Benton-Franklin County fairs and the chairman of the noxious weed control boards in both Grant County and Franklin County. He was elected as a Grant County commissioner and to the Moses Lake City Council. Bill also was a longtime member of the Eagles Lodge, Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge, Lions Club, and more.
Bill was a Seattle Seahawks season ticket holder for over 40 years and a diehard fan. In retirement, he enjoyed travel, dancing, and spending time at his winter home in Yuma, Arizona.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents Bill and Marjorie. He is survived by his sons Bill Frederickson (Elizabeth) and Mike Frederickson (Shay), both of Renton, Washington; sister, Sibyl Reese, of Moses Lake; grandchildren Payton Millner, Jack Frederickson, and Blair Frederickson; and his companion Mary Watts of Kennewick.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. at Kayser’s Chapel of Memories in Moses Lake. Another celebration of Bill’s life will be held Friday, Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Pasco, Washington. All are welcome to attend.
Please express your thoughts and memories at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are under the care of Kayser’s Chapel of Memories of Moses Lake, Washington.