Fred was born Thursday, June 6, 1935 in Buffalo, New York to August and Mildred Heidman. Fred spent his childhood in Toronto, Ontario. Fred was united in marriage to Anita Claudette Lamirande, January 23, 1960 in Kenora, Ontario and enjoyed 51 and a half years of marriage. Fred worked with Brewers Retail as a manager, in Red Lake, Ontario, from 1960-1968. While in Red Lake, Fred spent his spare time prospecting his own mining claims. In 1972, Fred came to The Pas as the mining claims inspector and in 1979 he was promoted to the position of mining recorder for The Pas district, a position he held until his retirement in September of 2000 at the age of 65. Fred loved all outdoor activities including fishing with his children and grandchildren, moose hunting with son Warren and later deer hunting with son Steven. He had a remarkable talent for calling in moose while son Warren did the shooting. After moving to Winnipeg in 2001, he now spent the time choosing the ideal fields for his son Steven, while deer hunting. Fred built two cabins, a log building at Red Lake, Ontario and the “Rocky Lake Hilton” at Rocky Lake, Manitoba. In his later years he became an avid gun collector and spent hours cleaning them, reading about them, and going to gun shows. He loved spending quality time with his grandchildren at their cabin at Rocky Lake. He loved to enjoy the fruits of his labour and reflect on all the hard work he put into his cabin. Fred was known for his non stop joke and story telling. Fred passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011 at his residence at Rocky Lake, Manitoba, age 76 years. Fred is survived by his wife Anita; sons Steven (Andrea)Heidman, Warren Heidman; daughter Linda (André) Murphy; grandchildren, Kendra (Michael), Danielle, André Frederick, Ashley; brother Stan (Marina) Heidman; and numerous nieces and nephews. Fred was predeceased by his parents August and Mildred Heidman; brothers Robert Heidman, George Heidman; and sister Ollie. In keeping with family wishes, cremation took place and a service of remembrance to celebrate Fred’s life was held Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 1:00 pm at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cathedral, The Pas, Manitoba, with James Hemauer presiding. Music ministry was provided by Rochelle Rydberg. Lighting of the memory candle was wife Anita. Memories of the heart was shared by son Steven Heidman, granddaughter Kendra Heidman, granddaughter Danielle Murphy, grandson André Frederick Murphy, granddaughter Ashley Murphy, son Warren Heidman and sister-in-law Marina Heidman. A private family interment will take place at a later date. Following the service, everyone attended a reception at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, The Pas. Urn bearers were Warren Heidman and Steven Heidman Honorary pallbearers were Philip Bachnick, Shaun Spellicy, Fred Malko, Bruce Dunlop, Peter Dunlop, Stephen Masson, Michael Holliday, André David Murphy, John Marshlok, Janine & Tom Stait. Honor guard was the Royal Canadian Legion If friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 0K6, would be appreciated by Fred’s family.