Frederick C. "Fred" Cree, Jr

Frederick C. "Fred" Cree, Jr., 73, of Smithshire, IL died at 2:21 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2015 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.

He was born April 30, 1942 in Bound Brook, New Jersey the son of Frederick Clayton and Berniece (Buccolo) Cree Sr. He was raised and educated in New Jersey.

Fred serviced with the United States Army during Vietnam as a Helicopter Evacuation EMT (Medic).

He married Barbara Salow in Las Vegas Nevada on August 2, 1976 and she survives.

Fred was a retired Paramedic last working at the Waverly Hospital in Waverly, IA for several years. He enjoyed deer hunting and for several years he loved breeding, raising, and showing dog.

Survivors include his wife; his son, Christopher (Dina) Cree of Roland, IA; daughter, Jessica (Jason) Thompson of Vinton, IA; grandchildren, Emma Auld and Hanna Cree, Robert, Elizabeth and Joyra Thompson; 2 sisters, Judy Gibson of Diamond Bar, CA and Donna Elliott of Utah.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation has been accorded with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to Wounded Warriors. Arrangements by McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth.