Frederick (Fred) Leroy Zevart Jr

Frederick (Fred) Leroy Zevart Jr was born to Fritz and Mary Zevart October 8, 1932 in Cle Elum WA and died with his family by his side September 2, 2015 at Valley Medical Center.

He moved with his family to Renton in 1935 and graduated from Renton HS in 1950. He worked for the City of Renton sign department for many years and took an early retirement to enjoy the outdoors. He loved to bird hunt with his Labradors and most of his big fish stories were true. One of his favorite places to fish was the Spillway where he once caught two 10 lb trouts in one day and more fish there in his lifetime than anyone could imagine. He also raised homing pigeons and had a great love for all birds. On many summer evenings he could be found in the kitchen filleting his catch, getting it ready for the smoker, or sitting at the table tying flies for the next day’s adventure and sharing an ice cream cone with one of his beloved labs.

He is survived by his wife Shirley Zevart, three Step sons Kim, Kurt (Linda), Kevin Fosnaugh, three granddaughters Kathy (Brad), Amy and Cassie, and 4 great grandchildren Alex, Anna, Koltin and Eli. He also survived by his brother Mick (Marilyn) Zevart and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be small celebration of his life for all family and friends at Regency Newcastle, 74554 Newcastle Golf Club Road on September 19th from 1:30 to 4pm.