Memorial next month for Flora A. ‘Freda’ Ricord, 1929-2024

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Family and friends will gather February 10 to remember Freda Ricord, and are sharing this remembrance with her community:

Flora Alfreda ‘Freda’ Ricord
January 11, 1929 – January 22, 2024

Freda was born in Colorado and moved to West Seattle with her husband George in 1952. They bought a house on Genesee Hill, where they raised three children and lived for the rest of their lives.

Freda was very active in her church, West Side Presbyterian, where she was a member for 70 years. She was a MOPS mentor for over 30 years. She was active in youth ministry teaching Bible school, Bible studies, and attending youth retreats for over 60 years. She participated and led the Women’s Association, taught adult classes and served on 2 pastor-nominating committees. She loved to sing and was in the church choir. She was also active in the local PTAs and tutored high school math students.

Freda was an avid reader and she loved to knit, for herself and others. Most of the WSP babies wore her ‘fruit and vegetable caps’. She loved sports – there was always a game of some sort on the TV and she followed all the Seattle teams. Freda loved an almond croissant from Bakery Nouveau and a cone from Husky.

Freda and George had three children – Albert (deceased), Rhonda and Tim (known as TR), four grandchildren – Jordan Nichols, Kieran Nichols (deceased), Sam and Eli, and three great-grandchildren – Jaxon, Henry, and Inna. Tim’s wife Patty Sanders, Sam’s wife Emily, and Jordan’s partner Monika completed Freda’s family. She also considered the Aronson clan family. She touched and influenced many lives and will be missed by family and dear friends.

A memorial will be held for Freda on Saturday, February 10th at 1 pm at West Side Presbyterian Church – 3601 California Ave in West Seattle. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Continuum Hospice Care or Habitat for Humanity in Freda’s name.

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Kari Sabye January 30, 2024 (10:29 am)

Awe I’m so sorry to hear this. I fondly remember her from West Side Pres as a kid in the 70’s and 80’s. What a gem she was. Just beautiful in and out. I’m so sorry for the family and communities loss. Kari Sabye

Buttercup January 30, 2024 (1:17 pm)

When I attended my very first mops meeting, I had no idea what it was about, I just needed time away from my 18 months old child. I was not a Christian when she asked us to our heads and pray, I was stunned, I listened to her prayers, her teachings, and she’s the first one that gave me a reason to come to Christ . This woman has more respect than anybody I’ve ever respected , thank you Frida,rest in peace and rest easy with God.

ACG January 30, 2024 (2:55 pm)

Freda was a wonderful, wise and caring person. I know she has touched so many peoples lives in a positive way. Much love to her family. She will be missed.

Bob Wilmot January 30, 2024 (4:57 pm)

I have fond memories of playing at her house with her son, Al, as I grew up in the 50’s living right across the street. We and the rest of the neighborhood kids use to play kick the can and football in the street back then. She always welcomed all the kids from our neighborhood to her home. She was a good friend of my mom, Phyllis. Deepest condolences to her family.

Janet Hinrichs January 31, 2024 (5:57 pm)

Freda was a substitute mom and true Titus woman to many of us young mothers at MOPS, but I think she had a gift for touching and lifting up ALL ages!

guitarguy February 5, 2024 (12:11 pm)

When I was in Jr. High, about 1968, I was part of the West Side Pres, Youth group; at the close of one of our meetings downstairs in Rap Hall, Freda got on her knees and washed the feet of everyone there. I shall never forget that and remember it vividly. She was truly a servant leader, in service to her Lord and to us kids back then.

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