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Frederich Frank Eichert, Jr. passed away on October 13, 2005 peacefully at home surrounded by his family, following a long battle with lung cancer. He was born on January 15, 1921 in Los Angeles, CA to Frederich and Bernadette Ouelette Eichert. He married Scotty Page in 1944; she preceded him in death in 2000 following 52 years of marriage. Fred graduated from Riverside High School and attended Santa Monica Jr. College and UCLA. He worked in management at Douglas Aircraft Company in Santa Monica for eight years, it was during his employment at Douglas Aircraft where he met and married Scotty. He later worked for 34 years in management of Electro-Mechanical Design and Drafting at Sandia Lab in Albuquerque, NM and Livermore, CA. He served on national and international committees relating to engineering and drafting presenting the first US papers on the subject at an International meeting in Moscow in 1967. Fred was involved in many community service organizations; he served as president of the Cerebral Palsey Association of New Mexico and with the United Fund Drive at Sandia Labs. He was active in his church activities for many years, serving as a deacon and treasurer for the University of New Mexico Bible Chair and the Albuquerque Children's Home. In 1988, Fred and Scotty retired in Davis where they could be near their son and his family. He compassionately cared for Scotty for several years following a stroke. Many people will fondly remember Mr. Eichert for his ability to make people smile. He is survived by his son, Bill Eichert (Jeane) of Davis, CA; two grandchildren, Will (Liza) of Occidental, CA and Laura (Mike) of Texas; four great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Shonni, Trey and Nathan who were each very special to him; his sister, Barbara Saxton of Henderson, NV; nieces, Nancy Dehemmer and Susan Paradise; and nephew Bill Gleason; three great-grandnephews; and two great-grandneices. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brother, Bill; and daughter, Patricia. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 17, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Davis Funeral Chapel located at 116 D St with a visitation one hour prior to services. A private Interment will be in the Davis Cemetery. Donations in his name can be made to the Yolo County Hospice or a charity of one's choice. A virtual guestbook is available at www.davisfuneral.com
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