Fredrick Stuart Liljegren

May 9, 1950 - August 22, 2013

Fredrick Stuart Liljegren, 63, passed away peacefully August 22, 2013 from the effects of carcinoid cancer diagnosed in 2005. He was born in Salt Lake City May 9, 1950 to Carl Simon and Helen Anderson Liljegren. He was raised in Taylorsville and graduated from Granger High School in 1968. While serving in the Air Force Reserves and on active duty in the Air Force, he attended Utah State University. He graduated in 1974 with a Bachelor of Landscaping Architecture and pursued a distinguished career as a landscape architect/recreation planner for the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation for 39 years. He has been recognized for his devoted service to multiple civic organizations and was awarded the Silver Beaver by the Boy Scouts of America. He married Linda Thurgood on April 12, 1976 in the Salt Lake Temple. He is survived by his wife, son Jonathan (Julie), daughter Jennifer (Jared) Carpenter, brother Ron (Sue), sister Ginger (Kevin) Dennis, niece, nephews, aunts and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and uncles. A viewing will be held Wednesday, August 28 6-9 PM in the Lakeview 6th Ward LDS Chapel located at 2168 South 140 West, Orem. An additional viewing will be held Thursday, August 29 9:30-10:30 AM followed by memorial services at 11 AM at the same chapel. Burial will be at the Orem City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in his honor to caringforcarcinoid.org. Please share memories and condolences at www.serenicarefuneralhome.com