Alfred James Ringstom

Mercer Island, passed away on January 7, 2016. Fred was born in Ukiah, CA on December 17, 1927 to William and Matilda Ringstrom and grew up working alongside his father picking grapes. This is where he learned the value of hard work and was proud of his Ukiah roots. He proudly served in the Navy on the USS Keppler during the later years of WWII. After returning, he married the Love of his life and high school sweetheart, Jeanne Humphrey.

Fred and Jeanne were a fun couple. Jeanne happily coordinated their many moves; making sure they had a loving home wherever they lived. A baby son, William Guy, passed away shortly after birth. Dave, their Pride and Joy, was born in 1953. Dave died tragically in 2003 and Fred lost his Son and best friend. At the same time, Fred was lovingly caring for Jeanne, who passed away in 2006.

If you live in Seattle you have experienced the impact of Fred. He worked for Guy F. Atkinson Construction Company for his entire career. Fred’s contribution can be recognized as we drive over the 520 bridge, the S curves of I-405, I-5, 527 and I-90. Fred is with us every day. Globally, he worked on many projects from Northern Canada to Venezuela and was respected by all who worked with him. He continued to receive job offers into his 80’s.

Fred brought the same work ethic to his home on Mercer Island where he lived for 30+ years. He was the guy that never left a pine needle on the ground and tilled the soil for his prolific garden. Every neighbor became a friend because of his warmth and daily presence; he was loved.

Fred was proud of his Danish and Swiss heritage. In 2013 his dream of visiting his roots became a reality. He travelled with his sister Evie and friend Ted to the towns of his ancestors.

Missing and loving Fred are his sister Evie, his niece Sabrina (Jerry) and their daughter Emily of Santa Rosa, CA. His niece Kelli is deceased but her son Kyle and his daughter survive him, as well as Ted Bash of Seattle, who was like a son. Fred’s neighbors and caretakers, friends of Dave, and his co-workers from Atkinson are all better for having Fred in their lives.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 14th at 11 AM at Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Chapel

508 North 36th St, Seattle 98103 Burial service will follow at

Lake View Cemetery, on Capitol Hill.

Memorials are suggested to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services or the A. Richard Haag Scholarship for Architectural Design at the University of Washington.

Guest book at harveyfuneral.com