Frederick W. Warden

Frederick William Warden, known by many as "the birdman", died as a result of an accident in Chinook on August 7, 2015. He was born January 13, 1955 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Fred was a commercial fisherman much of his life and also performed many other "odd jobs." He enjoyed the great outdoors, gardening, craft work, wood work and bicycling. Fred had a great sense of humor and enjoyed life one day at a time. Fred took up residence in Chinook, Washington over 30 years ago. Graveside service will be Saturday August 22, 2015, 3:00 PM at Ilwaco Cemetery. Memorial service will be Sunday August 23rd, 2:00 PM at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Chinook with a potluck following at the church. Fred will be greatly missed by many. His survivors include: Patricia and Michael McClary, Cupertino, California (sister and brother-in-law); William and Ruth Warden, Melbourne, Florida (father and mother); Marilyn and Dean Hebert, Marion, Wisconsin (sister and brother-in-law); Merrill Kies (brother), Decater Michigan; and Charlotte Lynd (sister). His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.