John Gordon Fredlund John Gordon Fredlund, age 85, passed away June 30, 2006. John was born in Mount Vernon, Washington, on February 16, 1921 to John S. and Esther (Nelson) Fredlund. He attended school in Mount Vernon. He served as a staff sergeant in the Air Force in World War II. He returned to work at Boeing after the war. He met and married Vivian Rushold, of Nooksack, his wife of 59 years. They have made their home in Burlington for the past 44 years. John enjoyed a 32 year career at General Telephone Company, retiring in 1983. There he made many life-long friends. After retiring he became known to Skagit Valley as "the Corn Man" growing and selling his famous Golden Jubilee. He added to his business with his cedar sticks and stakes. Throughout his life he enjoyed farming, fishing, traveling, watching the Mariners and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. John was a member of Salem Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Delbert, his parents, and his sisters, Alfreda Sickler and Carol Kincl. He is survived by his wife, Vivian, at the family home in Burlington; his children: Barbara (John) Lynn of Burlington, Richard (Nancy) Fredlund of Brier, daughter-in-law, Susan Fredlund of Bow, Jim (Cheri) Fredlund of Mount Vernon and Julie (Steve) Sager of Mount Vernon; his grandchildren: David (Stephanie ) Lynn, Stacy (Eric) Pratt, Honor (Mike) Fredlund Brandt, Camron (Polly) Fredlund, Michael (Tara) Fredlund, Josh, Jessica, Adam and Chris Fredlund, Kelsey, Kevin and Korey Sager; and 9 great-grandchildren; his brothers: Albert and Halvor and sister Roberta Ostrom; and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family Graveside Service will be held at Hawthorne Memorial Park. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 10, 2006, 1:00 pm at Salem Lutheran Church, 2529 N LaVenture Road, Mount Vernon. Memorials may be sent to Salem Lutheran Church or Skagit Hospice