Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Teachworth, Fred May 10, 2018
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Lakewood News-Sat. May 12, 2018

Fred Teachworth
Lake Odessa, MI. - Fred Teachworth, age 72, of Lake Odessa, passed away on May 10, 
2018 at Thornapple Manor, after a three-year battle with a debilitation disease. His
family remained close to him throughout his struggle.

Fred was born June 13, 1945 in Alma, the middle child of the five sons of Ora and
Carol Teachworth. He married Connie Haskin, in September of 1971, and moved to a house on

Clark Road, Lake Odessa where they remained throughout their 46-year marriage. 
Together they raised three sons and a daughter.

Fred was well known as a masonry worker, having worked for a varity of contractors
and eventually having his own business, Fireside Masonry. One of his last projects was
the restoration of the historical Slowins home on Musgrove Hwy. It was an extensive
project that required refabricating the vintage lintels that were in need of repair. The
house is now the home of his nephew Alex Haskin and his wife Rachel.

Fred was an avid fisherman and hunter for many years. He passed on his knowledge and
love of these activities to his children, taking them for rustic camping and fishing
trips. In is retirement he enjoyed going to auctions, collecting antiques, and creating unique
items by welding scrap metal and found objects.

Fred was a movie buff and had an extensive movie collection which he shared with
others. He especially enjoyed action movies.

Fred is survived by his wife Connie; sons, Ryan (Jamie), Ben (Amanda),
Brandon(Danielle); daughter, Kallie (Josh) Carter; grandchildren, Paul, Michaela, Jesse, Samantha,
Braxton, Natalee, Auggie, Kathryn, Emeliah, Henry, Mylie, Jase, and four great-grandchildren;
brothers, Jim and Jack.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Bruce and Rollie, and an infant 
daughter.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 14, from 5-8 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel in
Lake Odessa, with a Virgil Service with rosary starting at 7:30 p.m.

A memorial funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St.
Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa.

Memorials in Fred's name can be made to either St. Edwards Catholic Church or the
Lake Odessa library . Online condolences can be left at www.koopsfc.com

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