Fred
is one of those rare Arizona natives. His parents came out here in 1927 from
Texas as a young couple, so Fred was born and raised in the early days of
Phoenix. He went to Korea
in 1953 when he was drafted into the Army and stayed with them for 2 years.
For
his leisure activities he now likes to spend some time traveling around the
United States.
Two years ago he took a trip into 10 of the states enjoying the variety of the
states of
Utah,
Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado amongst others.
Fred spent 35 years with what is now
United Metro Materials driving big trucks. He has raised five
children, 4 sons and one daughter, and
now has both a 21 year old and 4 year old grandsons.
Hundreds
of vehicles! Fred said over the years he has bought and sold, fixed up and
enjoyed lots and lots of different cars and trucks. Now he has in his
possession a 1930 2 door Ford chopped down, and a 1950 Studebaker Starlight
Coupe, future to be a Pro Streeter, both still under construction. But you
usually see him cruising in h is 'Purple' 1949
Mercury
Coupe, restored but still being worked on.
RWCA has had Fred as a member for five
years.
