Frederick "Magoo" ZIMMERMAN Obituary (1926 - 2009)

FREDERICK J. ZIMMERMAN SRJUNE 15, 1926-DEC. 2, 2009Frederick "Magoo" Zimmerman, 83, of LHC lost his battle with cancer on December 2nd, 2009 with family by his side. He was born June 15th, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Frederick R. and Marie Zimmerman. After serving in the US Army Air Corps during WWII and the Korean War, Magoo returned to Illinois and opened a TV and Radio store in Tinley Park. In 1974, Magoo moved his family and business, Zimmerman's TV and Appliance to Lake Havasu City, retiring in December of 2000.Magoo was active in the community and a lifetime member of the VFW, Elks, American Legion, Eagles, and the Moose Lodge. He was a very giving and generous person, widely known for his famous hot peppers.Magoo was proceeded in death by his beloved wife Valerie, daughter Marie, son Raymond, and brother James "Unk".He is survived by his sister Betsy (Logan) Ricks; son Frederick J. Zimmerman, JR; daughters Barbara (Robert) Spoerry and Lori (Lance) Gibson; grandchildren Raymond, Kaleb, Kyle, Freddie III, Lori, and Shannon.The family will be having a celebration of life for Magoo at Mario's Restaurant, 350 London Bridge Rd., on Saturday December 12th from 1 to 4pm.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Magoo's name to New Hope Hospice, 500 N Lake Havasu Ave B106, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403.Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.