Frederick Thomas Gray
August 31, 1946 - April 11, 2015
Obituary
Gray, Frederick Thomas "Buster"
FITCHBURG– Frederick "Buster" Thomas Gray, age 68, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe on April 11, 2015. He was born on Aug. 31, 1946, in Tacoma, Wash. to the late Frederick Gray and Wauneta (Adams) Gray/Peck. Buster was enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967 in the Vietnam War where he earned a purple heart. He also worked as a mechanic for many years and took pride in helping others with any type of vehicle problem. Fred also had a gift of building cars and entering car shows; many will remember his 1970 Chevelle and his 1923 T-Bucket (Nasty T). Over the years he sparked an interest in boating and enjoyed spending time on the lake with family and friends. He also had a passion for animals and would visit and donate to the Dane County Humane Society on a regular basis. Buster is survived by his daughter, Shanon (Marty) Gransee of Albany, Wis.; two grandchildren, Autumn and Hunter; and one great-grandchild, Hailey; a sister, Cheryl Gray of Madison; a brother, Randy Gray of Des Moines, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Wauneta; and sister, Tami Gray. A memorial service celebrating Fred's life will be held at the VFW POST NO. 1318, 133 East Lakeside St. Madison, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., on Saturday, May 9, 2015, with military honors at 4:30 p.m. and appetizers to follow. If anyone would like to bring any memories of Fred to share it would be greatly appreciated. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Dane County Humane Society or the Wisconsin Veterans Foundation, Inc. in memory of Frederick T. Gray. We would like to give special thanks to the caring staff at Pleasant View Nursing Home and the Monroe Clinic Hospice Care unit's doctors and staff. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Memorial Gathering
Sat May 9, 2015 @ 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
VFW Post No. 1318 • 133 East Lakeside St., Madison, WI null
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dennis white
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we had many great times over the
years . working on cars boats.
god bless you and family.
dennis white.
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Tina
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Shanon, Marty and kids, I don't have the words to express how sad that you guys are going through this difficult time. I'm here for you if you need anything at all. Shanon i know that your dad would be very proud on how you handled everything that came your way. I love you guys to the moon and back.
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theresa severson
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Dad and I are saddened to learn of Buster's passing. Cancer ran through the Gray family. Buster's father, Freddy and my mother, Betty Jane, were brother and sister. Sadly, Freddy and his sister, Beatrice passed away before I was born, so I never got to meet all of mom's siblings and their families. May God be with you all during your time of sorrow. Orville and Theresa Severson
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nessa
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I would like to express my sincere condolences to the loss of your loved one.In the scriptures Job 14:14,15 and John 5:28, God promises that he will resurrect our loved ones in the near future .I hope that Jehovah , the God of comfort grant you peace. If you have any questions visit www.jw.org
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Megan Connor
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My condolences go out to Shannon and all of Busters family. When I was little my dad would always drive me around the corner to his house so I could see the t-bucket. He was always so kind to me and my family! He will definitely be missed
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Jerilyn Miller
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Our good friend , Fred {Buster} shall be missed. My memories of Buster, are all good fun ones. I send prayers of comfort to his family and close friends.
Jerilyn K Miller