Frederick “Fred” Anthony Brand, Jr.

Frederick “Fred” Anthony Brand, Jr., 65, of Concrete, Washington, died as a result of a tragic car accident on May 23, 2014, in Sedro-Woolley, WA.

Fred was born in Auburn on December 13, 1948, to Fred and Sara (Carr) Brand. He was a 1967 Auburn High School graduate and attended the UofW. Fred married Minda (Bancroft) of Portland, Oregon, in 1969. They resided in Concrete where they raised their three children.

He was a respected employee of the Anacortes Tesoro Refinery for the past 24 years. A man of sincere faith, he’s at rest with his Lord Jesus Christ.

Fred is survived by his wife Minda; sons Chris Brand and Duane Brand; daughter Deborah (Brand) Briggs and husband Rob; grandsons Ryan Ferguson and Steven Briggs; mother Sara Brand; siblings Sharon (Brand) Surbrook, Ronald Brand, and Carl Brand; sister-in-law Dianne (Bancroft) Guthrie and husband Dennis; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Fred Brand Sr.

The celebration of Fred’s life will be June 10, 1 p.m., at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Sedro-Woolley. Arrangements are under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley.

Share your memories of Fred and read his full obituary at www.lemleychapel.com.