Frederick Van Valer Vincent
March 20, 1942 – July 9, 2025
Fred was born March 20, 1942 to his parents Bruce and Lois Vincent. He was raised in Santa Maria, Ca until he was four years old and then the family moved to Turlock, Ca. He attended local schools and graduated from Turlock High School. While he was in high school, he met the love of his life, Linda Youngquist. Fred attended Modesto Junior College and joined the Navy in 1963. Fred and Linda were married on January 30, 1965, while he was home on leave. In December of 1967, Fred graduated from Stanislaus State University.
While in the Navy, Fred was aboard the USS Currituck 7 where he was a Yeoman and court reporter. He made several trips to Japan, Philippines, and Vietnam before being honorably discharged.
After graduation from Stanislaus State, he worked for Tillie Lewis in Modesto before moving to Stockton, where he was promoted to plant manager. Following the closure of Tillie Lewis Foods, he went to work for New York Life where he worked for 25 years before retiring in January 2010.
In 1973, they were blessed with their son, David.
He and Linda enjoyed traveling around the world and making new friends. Fred loved his family deeply and unconditionally, and most of all, he loved God. He was honest, considerate, and respected in the community. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He leaves behind his beloved wife Linda and his son David. He also leaves behind his brother George Vincent and brother-in-law Albert Tornquist. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews and numerous friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to:
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church; 4910 Claremont Ave. Stockton, Ca. 95207
Hospice of San Joaquin; 3888 Pacific Ave. Stockton, Ca. 95204
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
A celebration of life will be held on July 25th, 2025 at 11:30am at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church on 4910 Claremont Ave. Stockton, Ca. 95207.
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