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Fred J. Mack

November 13, 1934 ~ August 9, 2006

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Fred J. Mack 71, of Mount Vernon, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday August 9, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids from a sudden illness. Services 10:30 a.m., Monday at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices Mount Vernon Chapel by the Reverend Frank Seydel. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until service time in the chapel. Burial Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Surviving Fred are three sisters: Charlotte Mack of Monticello, Carolyn Field of Pensacola, Florida, and Maureen (Bob) Thompson of Cedar Rapids. Fred is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and his special family at REM. Preceding Fred in death were his parents Edward and Adella Fitzpatrick Mack, a step father Fred Mack, a brother Bob Mack, and a sister Georgia Ellwood. Fred was born November 13, 1934, in Cedar Rapids. He was employed by REM Development Services of Mount Vernon. Fred regularly attended the Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. He was so proud of the medals he won in many events for Special Olympics. Fred was an avid bowler, as well as a very proud member of the REM Mount Vernon Pirates softball team. He loved John Wayne movies, Lawrence Welk, and was a huge Cubs fan. Fred was a very happy man and made friends wherever he went. The last ten years of his life were the best because of the great care he received from REM, especially the last eight months in REM Mount Vernon. A special thanks to his doctors, and to Brandi, Andrea, Amy, Nancy, Stephanie of St. Luke's ICU, and Chaplain Dorothy. Memorials in Fred's honor may be sent to Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices, 715 10th Ave. S.W., Mount Vernon, IA 52314

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  1. I write to offer my sincere condolences on the passing of your love one. It is at times like this that we need comfort and support whether we are acquainted or not. Yes, when unforeseen circumstances befall us, and the enemy death strikes our grief can be great. It may even seem unfair that sickness, which can cause death, has the power to take away someone we love. I have found the Bible to be very comforting in this regard. At Revelation 21: 3, 4, our Heavenly Father has promised, in the near future that ?death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.? Yes, in the near future, Our Heavenly Father has also promised that there will be a resurrection: ?and I have hope toward God, which hope these [men] themselves also entertain, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous…” What a grand reunion that will be! You and I have the prospects of seeing our love ones again under the best condition possible, a beautiful Paradise earth; God?s original purpose for mankind. All of God’s promises will come true, for it is impossible for Our Heavenly Father Jehovah to lie. Please look up the cited scriptures in your personal copy of the Bible. Once again, you have my sincere condolences -John 5:28 & 29, Psalms 37:29, Luke 23:43, Hebrews 6:18.

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  2. To the family of Fred Please accept my condolences on the passing of Fred. It appears that he was a very pleasant man. I am sure he has a special place in heaven. We have never met but we are distant cousins. My mother (Grace Merrifield) and Adella are cousins on the Reynolds side of the family. Grace and Della wrote lots of letters to each other. I have several photos that Della sent to Grace. I am doing the genealogy of the Reynolds family. Maybe soon we can get in touch to exchange family information. Feel free to call me if you are interested. Kathy Fuller 7229 32nd Ave. Atkins, Iowa 446-7807

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