Frederick D. Hoard, age 89, of Ithaca passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021.
Fred was born to Claude and Louisa (Zimmerman Moore) Hoard in Gratiot County on February 26, 1932. He married Helen Martin October 25, 1958 at the Edgewood Church of God in Hamilton Township.
Fred was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving aboard the USS Manchester during the Korean War. Following his discharge from the Navy, he worked as a spot welder at Lobdell-Emery for many years until his retirement. Fred served as the Post Commander for the Ithaca VFW Post #7805 for 25 years.
Fred is survived by his wife of 61 years, Helen; children Tamberlee Sue (Jerry) Rose and Bruce Allen (Michele) Hoard; grandchildren Jimmy, Alex, Sheila, and Natalie; and great grandchildren Malachi, Janelle, and Jaden. He is also survived by his brother Russell (Carol) Hoard; sister Merna Thompson; and brothers and sisters-in-law Sally Martin; Jerry Martin, Nancy (Howard) Crites, LaDaun (Dave) Longanbach, Arthur Burch; Betty Reeves, Donald (Sherida) Burch; and dear friends Alice Schleder and family and Sondra Schaub.
Fred is preceded in death by his parents Claude and Louisa; brothers Cardwell Hoard; Duane and Betty Hoard; and brothers and sisters-in-law Richard Thompson; Jack and Eunice Martin; Glen and Doris June Martin; Virginia and William Ball; Murle Larry and Carol Martin; Malvelene Martin; and Kathy Burch.
A memorial service with military honors will be held at 11:30am, Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Edgewood Church of God with Jo Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Senior Activity Building or to VFW Post #7805.
The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.