Birth date: Apr 23, 1932 Death date: Aug 23, 2018
Fred Grant Attebury, age 86, was a 50 year resident of East China, Michigan. Born, April 23, 1932 – Died, August 23, 2018 Fred Grant Attebury was the 3rd of four children, preceded by brother David and sister Ellen, followed by b Read Obituary
Well I didn't know Mr. Attebury super good. But I knew him better in the last 10-15 years. When he came to my store to buy soup he always had some great stories from the days of SCHS and my classmates. And he always had 2 cents worth for the Lions, (as we all do) . I remember when I ran out to his car one day when he was leaving and showed him my Lions football that Matt Stafford threw 5 passes to me and signed at a Jack's Place for Autism fundraiser. As I handed it to him he had a gleam on his face that I won't soon forget.
I hate to say it but I wasn't sure if he was going to give the ball back, Fritz can attest to that.
I am going to try and make it today, but I am in the catering business and have over 10 events today and with my strongest team member on vacation it could be tough.
I'll wrap it up with...he was a guy who was really easy to talk to and put you at ease.
Mr. Attebury I hope you can find some soup as good as mine!
Steve Achatz
Fred was a wonderful neighbor and friend. He was such a kind soul. We will miss his stories of the "old" neighborhood. Prayers to Sandy and the family. The Bellings and Bells
In any of my interactions with Mr. Attebury at Wayne State, he was always an attentive and amicable fellow. You always felt as though he cared for his students-- both collectively and individually. He was an easy man to respect, and even easier to like.
Tim Brooks
Fred Attebury was one of the stars in Wayne State University's Art Education department. My memories of him are from the years after 1969 when he convinced me to enter the Art Ed program which I thought was not needed since i already had a B.F.A. degree from the university. But convince me he did, saying that teaching, even art, needed to meet State of Michigan requirements. And he was of course right, as the methods for teaching art differed from those of Fine Arts. Professor Attebury was always informal in his approach and his classes were always inspiring as well as just plain fun to be in. They were the greatest examples of how to be an effective teacher. Fred Attebury's students have gone on to successful careers in school systems around the country due in large part to his dedication, hard work, and the creative example that he provided for all to follow.
My sympathy to Sandy -- and my good wishes, happy thoughts and grateful prayers accompany Fred on his journey home to that great Art Room in the skies. He was truly a super guy, great teacher, talented mentor and friend. It is comforting to know now that we have another great ally up there putting good words in God's ear!
Godspeed, and thanks, Fred.
Fred McEvoy
Professor Attebury came into my life via my aunt (Iris Youngs) who encouraged me to be an art teacher. I met with him before I started at Wayne in 1993 and although I was new to him and the program he welcomed me in graciously.
I will never forget my time in his classes and everything I learned from him. When I think about all the students I've taught over the years it makes me realize that Professor Attebury has had a direct affect on all of them too.
He was one of the greatest influences of my life.
Frank Puddy
