Fred L. Bjornson
Jean, Our thoughs and prayers are with you and your family at your time of loss. Take care of yourself. Ron and Kay
Ron & Kay Seiler
Wiggins
CO
Jeaane What a lovely tribute to Fred's life. We will miss our neighbor's great wit and smiling face. Our prayers to you and all your wonderful family.
Terryl and Ron David
Marathon
FL
Jean & Family Fred will be missed at our weekly lunches and the weekly golf outings. Sorry for your loss...
George Powers
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear Jeanne, What a wonderful man Fred was and you were so fortunate to have him in your life. What a nice tribute to him too, Take care and stay in touch, Love, Judy
Judith Barvinek
Cedar Rapids
IA
So many wonderful times with Fred in Cedar Rapids, on trips, and here in Mesa. The stories are countless! We treasure the memory of his open-hearted friendship and ever generous spirit. Love, Stan and Clari
Stan and Clari Cejka
Mesa
AZ
Jeanne and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Fred was a bowling friend of my father Ray, who died in 1972. I met him on an Iowa Ski Club Thanksgiving trip to Breckenridge, Colorado in 1973. He was extremely helpful to the tour bus driver as we navigated our way to Arapahoe and Loveland Basin. They were the only areas with snow! All of us younger, single guys looked up to him and admired the fact that he was an active skier at his age. I wanted to be like him as I aged! He advised me to "Move your ass out to Colorado if you like skiing so much." I did in January of 1976 and lived there for 7 years. I ski in Colorado or Utah several times every year and will be skiing at Snowmass on my 60th birthday on February 8th with my 2 children for the first time! In the short time that I knew Fred, he made quite an impression on me and helped to change the course of my life! I used to think of him on most ski trips, and would smile at the memories. He had charisma and brutal honesty about life. I never saw him again. Such is life. I will be thinking of him at Snowmass and will toast him. What a great life he lived!
Kevin Urban
Cedar Rapids
IA
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Tho we did not know him well, he was always exceptionally nice when we would run into him at the condo. May God be with you.
Fishers
North Liberty
IA
My Deepest sympathy to all of you as Fred and I were freinds from the 1960`s in C. R. And tru the years we were close as well as Jeanie, my classmate. We worked for John Culver in his first election. We always had a lot to talk about & Fred loved to talk. You All are in my thoughts & prayers..... yours, John
John Albert Kuba
Podivin
IA
CZ
Fred was always friendly to everyone in our community. Whenever he and Jeanne were here in Mesa in our community he would always attend Saturday morning coffee. He will be missed.
Donna J. Adams
Mesa
AZ
Jeanne and Family My deepest sympathy on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with yuu. Jan Boyles
Jan Boyles
Center Point
IA
Dear Bjornsen's, Mark and I, as well as our kids, Michael, Dax, Abby, Eric and Alan, send our deepest sympathies to your whole family. Fred was a sweetie.
Mark & Caroline Chadima-Johnson
Parker
CO
Liz and Family, We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Doug & Tina Reese and Ryan
Independence
MO
Aunt Jeanne, we are so sorry to hear about Uncle Fred. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so thankful for the times we were able to spend together in Arizona. Love, Wesley and Tanya
Wesley and Tanya Soule
SC
Well, it's been a long time since I last saw Fred. I"ll always remember his navy blue Lincoln, ashtray filled with sunflower seed shells and a great smile on his face. God speed Fred. An old friend, Donna Rutledge
Donna Rutledge
Bradenton
FL
So sorry for your lose. Hope you know we are all there for you. Your classmates, Augie & Carol Perez
Augie & Carol Perez
Cedar Rapids
IA
To Fred's family, Our trips to and from golfing on Mondays will be dearly missed. I only had the priviledge of knowing Fred for one year but I so enjoyed our conversations regarding life and politics!!! I will also miss our stops after golf for Fred's mail and stopping at Sekora's bakery for bread and kolaches. We are so sorry for your loss. Bob and Rosie Jeffress
Bob Jeffress
Coralville
IA
Sig, Marsha, Jeanne and the extended Bjornson family, Esther and I were deeply saddened to learn of Fred's passing. Please accept our condolences. We first met Fred about 10 years ago in Colorado while visiting Sig and Marsha. It was very clear from the first moments how much Fred ejoyed life and how proud he was of Sig. It was amazing to watch them. Whether they were debating politics (WWIII??), needling each other's errant golf shots or Fred as he sang "Mr Sandman" whenever a ball landed in a sand trap, it was obvious they both were loving every moment. I was envious of their relationship. Knowing how difficult these last weeks were for Fred, it is comforting to know he is now at peace. God bless Fred. Don & Esther Churchman
Don and Esther Churchman
Lakeport
MI
Sig and Family, I remember the first time I met Fred. I was in the triangle park across from your house with Dan Linge. We had found a golf club laying in the grass. Dan thought it might be yours. We started to walk it over and your Dad walked out into the yard. I didn't really know you then, but I asked your Dad if it might be his Sons'. He said he thought it was and asked where we/I found it. When I told him the park, he said "it must have been after a bad shot." I did not know what he meant at the time, but after getting to know you and playing with you I think I understood. ;-) Remember the great times Sig, and our condolences to you and your entire family. Tom and all the Kenneys
Tom Kenney
Cedar Rapids
IA
Others have commented on Fred's open smile and his enthusiasm. I must echo that thought. I didn't see him often, but he was always a best friend and a bright light. I will miss him. Jerry Seidl
gerald seidl
Cedar Rapids
IA
I am so sorry for your unexpected loss. I've known Fred and the Bjornson family most of my life and can attest this is a loss to the entire community. With wonderful people surrounding him, Fred brought together so many things - he made things happen and we can all only hope to live such full lives. Fred, I ran around your house when I was little, hide-in-go-seek in the basement. I worked in your office when I was in high school. My undergrad graduation ceremonies were held at your condo in Keystone. Let nothing dim the light that shines from within - Maya Angelou I thank you for your light. We honor your life. To the Bjornson family I send my love and warmth in your time of grief.
Dwan Daniels
New York
NY
Dear Jeanne and family, We are so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. He was a good man and a good friend to us for many years. As we remember him, we think of his wit and his great outlook on life. We still have the caricatures done by Erik at more than one insurance convention. Fred was always fun to be with and he will be missed by all of us who had the good fortune to call him friend. With love and prayers, Larry and Pat Kennedy and family
Larry and Pat Kennedy and Family
IA
thanks jean for always being a friend to me and all your old "class of 58" family at lindale meetings each month lately. love ya and will see you down the road with the gang at lindale plaza. rich lentner...
rich lentner
cedar rapids
IA
Sig & Family, Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. I know losing a loved like this leaves a hole that will never be filled. It's been many years since we were classmates and neighbors on Forest Drive. I hope your practice is going well in Colorado and maybe sometime our paths will cross again, possibly on the ski slopes. Again, I'm sorry for your loss.
Dwight Dohlman
Spirit Lake
IA
Dear Jeanne & Family, so sorry to hear about Fred. What a loving & warm tribute to him and what a wonderful person! Will miss him at our CPCU (insurance) meetings.Our thoughts & prayers are with you always. God Bless!