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Kent William Fretwell lost his short battle with cancer on October 27th at 2:45am at his home with his family by his side. He was 58 years old.
We could tell you where he was born and his favorite hobbies but there is something much more important about kent. What he has taught us.
What we have learned from our father is that life is short and often brutal, and the best way to battle that is with a good laugh and cheers. He has made our world strong and us strong (and if you knew him, strong minded), and that life is what it is; wild and short. We have lost the battle but won so many fights. We promise you those who knew you will never stop talking about you, everyone we know will forever know you and everyone we meet in our life will meet you.
It's all good dad.
He is survived by his daughters Melissa and Kelsey, his loving wife Amy and her two sons Dalton and Jacob, grandson Mason and one of his longest friends who never left his side, Beckie.
No funeral will be held. We will celebrate his life November 17th at 4pm at Los Arcos Mexican grill. All are welcome.
Celebration of Life
Saturday November 17th at 4pm
Los Arcos Mexican Grill
4120 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302
I always enjoyed meeting up with friends at Los Arcos when I was in Salem because I knew I would run into Kent and get an update on his life. He always bragged on his family!
The tributes are truly telling of his vibrant quest for good times. He will be missed by the many people he touched.
My sincere condolences from Lincoln City.
We are so sorry to learn of Kent's
Passing away. Kent was a class mate of my two sons Mark and David
Coates. May he Rest In Peace.
The Vern and Jo Ann Coates family
We were sorry to hear about Kent's passing. We worked with his mother, Jackie Fretwell for many years and heard the many stories of his growing up, his success at his work and felt that we knew him. Condolences also to Leah.
My condolences to the family of Kent Fretwell. May you find comfort in your loving memories, and in God's promise to soon "swallow up death forever and "wipe away the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25;8) With deepest sympathy,
Thank you Kent for all the memories! I only worked with you about 6 years and went from thinking, "who does this guy think he is" to saying, "well that's just who he is, tells it like it is!" And if you don't like it then too bad. True to himself and to those around him. And if you needed something done he was the go to guy! I will miss his crazy laugh and I miss seeing him walk through the door everyday! I miss the crazy stories he used to tell! Just too many things to list of what we will miss about you! You will truly be missed! But your memory will live on forever!!
I met your parents in the Salem Hpsital emergency room in January 1976, took care of your multiples injuries over several months, and watched you become a wonderful capable young adult. Your parents were a blessing to you at a crucial time in your life. I noted a “healing” home life and knew you would do very well....bones and soft tissue heal with a little bit of guidance. Your parent’s story must be a part your children’s legacy. The Fretwell family heals. You will be missed by this Orthopedic surgeon and I will be out of Salem November 17, 2018. Peace and Grace
Kent you will be missed by so many of us.
You was known by so many of us.
You was always a great person to sit back with and BS over a could beer. Rest In Peace my friend
I am so sad to hear of Kent’s passing. I have known Kent since junior high and have had many many fun times with him. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family.
My relationship with Kent began somewhat adversarial when I started working at the State Motor Pool. However, once I earned his friendship and respect as a co-worker I knew I could count on him for good advice and loyal support. In times of frustration I would go into his office ranting and leave laughing. What a wonderful tribute the family has written here. It honors him and confirms the positive legacy he's left behind.
What can I say, that I have not already said to you in person. Thanks for being apart of my life, for most of my life.