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John Frederick "Fred" Archer

19/6/1943 - 3/9/2026

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Obituary For John Frederick "Fred" Archer

June 19, 1943 – September 3, 2026

John Frederick “Fred” Archer passed away peacefully at the Valleyview Hospital at age 83.

Fred was born in Claresholm, Alberta, and he was the eldest of six children. The majority of his youth was spent in Beaverlodge, Alberta. Fred held various occupations in his lifetime. In Beaverlodge, his jobs included Manager of a Grocery Store, Volunteer Fireman, Ambulance Driver, and working at gas stations. In 1986, Fred’s job with Petro Can transferred him to Stony Plain, Alberta. During his time in Stony Plain, Fred continued to work at gas stations, including Fast Gas in Edmonton. Again, he was a Volunteer for the Fire Department, a Groundskeeper of a Golf Course, Night Guard at the RCMP, and Manager of an apartment building. A big sports fan, Fred also enjoyed golfing, curling, hunting, and gardening. Many weekends were spent camping at Wapiti Gardens with family. The last four years Fred resided in Valleyview, Alberta.

Fred leaves behind his daughter Lee Ann Archer; son Jay Dee (Akiko); granddaughters, Tomoe and Chiemi; siblings; William (Tony), Joseph (Cindy), Mavis (Rod) Edey, Robert (Margret), and David (Jean-Marie); and his first wife, the mother of his children, Sharon Schwemler.

Fred was predeceased by his parents, John and Jessamy (Smith) Archer.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff, nurses and Dr. V. at South Valley Residence, and Valleyview Hospital, for their kind care of Fred.

Memorial donations may be forwarded to the Alzheimer’s Society of Grande Prairie or to the charity of one’s choice.

Service details to be announced.

Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home bcfh.ca 780 830-7742

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  • 12/10/2026

    Bill Ritchie

    I am sorry to hear of Fred passinf. I first met Fred in Beaverlodge when his father ran the hardware store and Fred was running the grocery store attached to the hardware store. I met him again in Edmonton at the Gas Station and also when he moved to Stony Plain where he lived about 2 blocks from me. I offer my condolences to his family on their loss and will always remember his fantastic smile and laugh. May he rest in peace Bill Ritchie, Stony Plain Ab

  • 26/09/2026

    Trudy Edgar

    Our family holds many cherished memories of the special times we shared with the Archer family. We have our Dads, John and Cameron, to thank for those wonderful memories, as their childhood friendship brought our families together. We offer heartfelt thoughts and prayers to each of you on the loss of Fred. With sympathy and friendship, Trudy (White) and Lance Edgar Jim White and Joan White

  • 23/09/2026

    Kathleen Julien Nychka

    The Archer family will forever be remembered as strong Beaverlodge Community builders. With our deepest symapathy, the Nychka family. Kathleen( Julien) Nychka

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