Morton Frederick LeVee

August 25, 2011
Morton Frederick LeVee


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Fred was a true and caring brother and friend. He was an individual whose warm smile touched the lives of many. Fred enjoyed socializing with others and greatly valued his friends and neighbors. While attending the University of North Carolina Wilmington, he developed cherished friendships. His daily rounds always included stops at the Books-A-Million coffee shop to visit with good friends there. His kind heart was also quickly recognized by pets and animals he rescued.

Fred was born and raised in the Panama Canal Zone; after high school, he attained an AA degree from the Canal Zone College. He has many friends from the old days in Panama. Fred was drafted and served in the army artillery in Vietnam. After his service time was up, he married Barbara Bartlett of Wilmington in 1971, and they were married for ten years. He worked at Carolina Power and Light and retired in 1990. He then continued his studies to complete a B.A. degree in Philosophy from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

He and his brother Richard LeVee of Reno, Nevada kept in close communication and visited when possible. There are invaluable childhood memories, and hours of talking each week that will be greatly missed. Fred was dearly loved by many people.

Fred, we miss you greatly. You will always be in our hearts and we wish you peace.

“May the light of God surround you,
The love of God enfold you,

The power of God protect you,

And the presence of God watch over you.

Wherever you are, God is and all is well.”

—
“As the shadow follows the body, As we think, so we become”
“Fortune Favors the Bold”

Celebration of Life will be held 6:00 PM Saturday September 17, 2011 at Books-A-Million 3737 Oleander Drive.

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  • August 31, 2011
    Mac Lane says:
    I am so sorry for your loss.

  • August 31, 2011
    Skip Rowley says:
    I'm sorry to hear about the loss of another BHS youngster. I rember both he and Richard from the Balboa Teen Club. What's that saying, "the good die young?"

  • August 30, 2011
    Mimi Stratford Collins says:
    I'm very sorry to learn of Fred's passing. I knew him in high school and have always remembered him fondly. My condolences to his family and friends.

  • August 30, 2011
    William E. Arnold Jr. says:
    I knew Freddy at Balboa High School in Panama. He was always a nice person to talk to. Always a kind and gentle person. He liked to talk about his latest adventure but especially about fishing. Condolences to his family and may you Rest in Peace my friend.

  • August 30, 2011
    Louis "Sarkie" Seldon says:
    R.I.P. ole friend, we went to school same years in the Panama Canal Zone, also we were in Boy Scout together. Lou aka Sparkie Seldon BHS '62

  • August 30, 2011
    George Garcia says:
    I was saddened to hear of Fred's passing. His sould will be in my prayers. I will also keep his family in my prayers. I knew him in the Canal Zone.

  • August 30, 2011
    Robbie Boyd says:
    Diablo was a great place to grow up Fred. Thanks for sharing that part of your life with me. My prayers go out to your family. Robbie Boyd BHS, 1962

  • August 30, 2011
    Vicki Dunning Howe says:
    I was so sad to read about Fred on Facebook... another wonderful Zonian has checked out. Sending love to his family and friends.

  • August 30, 2011
    Rick Mahoney says:
    Rest in Peace.

  • August 31, 2011
    Daniel W. Colclasure says:
    My family and I are truly saddened by this news. My father, Randy, loved Fred so much that he named my younger brother "Fred" in honor of Mr. Levee.. My last memory of him was the exact same day that I caught the biggest bass that I have ever caught in Gatun Lake. We picked him up at the train station when he came over to help us celebrate.... and eat fish!