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Frederick Kim Westlund
On the evening of December 1, 2023, the peace of eternal life was granted to Fred after enduring a long battle with the complications of lymphedema. He was 73 years old.
Born July 8, 1950 in the small town of Duluth, Minnesota, Fred was the third child born to Rodney and Lois Westlund. A very close family, the Westlund’s lived in close proximity to their extended family and spent many happy days at their grandparents’ cabin on Little Grand Lake – the place where Fred’s deep love of nature began. He found great enjoyment in camping, fishing and hunting with his brothers.
When deciding on a career, Fred chose to become an amphibian seaplane pilot. This career took him to Alaska where he worked as a bush pilot for 23 years. Upon his retirement, Fred settled on the Outer Banks of North Carolina to be close to his sister. During those years, he spent his time collecting and restoring antique gold scales to working order and pristine condition. He enjoyed collecting antiques and fascinating objects from the natural world. Ever the meticulous craftsman, he also took great pleasure in working with wood.
Fred is preceded in death by his father and mother, his younger brother Timothy Westlund and his son Dereck Westlund. He is survived by his brothers Curtis P. Westlund and Ted Westlund, and his sister Susan W. Patchel. He also leaves behind two nephews, one niece and many cousins.
The family will be scattering Fred’s ashes by air and at sea in honor of his great love of nature. There are no plans for services at this time. Please express condolences to the family via the online register at gallopfuneralservices.com.
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Sue and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Fred. He always made me smile even on his sickest of days . Praying for all of you . I will miss seeing him.
He rests easy now. No suffering. Sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers. Janey & Daniel "Tex" Cantelope
My deepest sympathies to your family. I met Fred with home health. He was such a joy to spend time with! He was such a lovely man I feel honored to have know him!!
I first met Fred around 1980 or so. He lived in Hainesport, NJ and I was 2 miles away in Rancocas Woods, Mt. Laurel. GREAT friend, cool guy. Flew with him in his amphibious plane 4 or 5 times. Have been in contact continuously for all these years. Had the best canoe trip with him on one of the arms of the Rancocas Creek. I'm so sorry to have lost a long-time friend. My love and condolences to his entire family. Joel and Linda Shuster
Very sad to hear of Fred's passing. Remembering Fred from early years at school. He was such a nice young man as all the Westlund boy's were. Heaven has a high flying angel.
Sue and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Fred. He always made me smile even on his sickest of days . Praying for all of you . I will miss seeing him.
He rests easy now. No suffering. Sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Janey & Daniel “Tex” Cantelope
My deepest sympathies to your family. I met Fred with home health. He was such a joy to spend time with! He was such a lovely man I feel honored to have know him!!
I first met Fred around 1980 or so. He lived in Hainesport, NJ and I was 2 miles away in Rancocas Woods, Mt. Laurel.
GREAT friend, cool guy. Flew with him in his amphibious plane 4 or 5 times. Have been in contact continuously for all these years. Had the best canoe trip with him on one of the arms of the Rancocas Creek.
I’m so sorry to have lost a long-time friend.
My love and condolences to his entire family.
Joel and Linda Shuster
Very sad to hear of Fred’s passing. Remembering Fred from early years at school. He was such a nice young man as all the Westlund boy’s were. Heaven has a high flying angel.