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Fredric Warren Christopher passed away peacefully at home on October 4,2020. Peggi, his loving wife of 50 years was by his side. His faithful dog Renny, as well as "that damn cat of yours" were also present. Fred Christopher was born in Hollywood California June 20, 1937, to David and Lucille Christopher. He was the eldest brother to two siblings, Patty and William Christopher. Fred joined the military in the late 1950's. As he would have gladly told you, he worked in the kitchen and he was the only enlisted man to gain weight during his time in the Army. It wasn't until many, many years later (earlier in 2020, actually), Fred revealed to his family that he had worked in military intelligence, intercepting secret codes during his time in the service. It was the Cold War after all, and secrets were everywhere. After the military, Fred went to work as a film-cutter at Consolidated Film Industries in Hollywood CA, where he remained for over 30 years. It was at CFI that he met the people that would become his lifelong friends and surrogate family members for the next 50 years. He also bought a sweet '64 Stingray Corvette. Fred married Peggi, the love of his life in 1970. They bought their first home and shortly thereafter, sold that sweet Corvette for something with a backseat and seatbelts. They raised three sons together; Sean, Brandon, and Colin. That's Dad's chronological life history; but here is the best of the man we knew as our father: Fred always wanted to be a cowboy, and he wanted to own a big horse ranch out in North Dakota. Sadly, that horse-ranch plan never transpired. But fortunately (for his family), North Dakota never transpired either. Fred and Peggi retired in Colorado together, then Arizona, and then finally settled in Bend Oregon. While living in Oregon, Fred welcomed two grandchildren into the world, Aiden and Connor, and two nephews, David and Daniel. He became a celebrated member of Bend's Catholic community and was knighted Sir Fredric Christopher, while a member of the Knights of Columbus. He also celebrated his 50th wedding to Peggi, just one week before his passing. Fred was always able to balance life's biggest events (both good and bad), with an amazing sense of humor, a stoic calmness steeped in honor and faith, and a firm belief that "whatever will be, will be." He was a man of few words. He was a man of conviction and deep belief. He was the man Clint Eastwood wished to be. He was also the Best father, three sons could have ever hoped for. It was the Good Lords final wish to welcome Fred through the pearly gates on the very same day he took St. Fancis of Assisi nearly 800 years prior. St. Francis was remembered as the patron saint of animals, nature, and of love. If you ask anyone who knew Fred, they will say the same thing about him... and also add in a great sense of humor. Fred Christopher will be sorely missed. In lieu of flowers, we are asking donations to go to St. Vincent DePaul of Bend OR, Food Pantry, or Knights of Columbus of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Bend OR. The funeral service will be held at St. Edward the Martyr in Sisters OR, with the burial of ashes at the church garden on October 17, 2020 at 12:00 pm We will also host a virtual viewing of the ceremony for those who cannot attend.

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Fredric "Fred" Warren Christopher

June 20, 1937 - October 4, 2020