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Fred C. Best
May 21, 2018

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Fredric Carl Best
Age 79

Originally from Lynfield, Massachusetts he moved to Santa Barbara in 1960 where he resided for 56 years.

He passed away peacefully on 5/21/18 at his home in Ventura, California after a brief illness.
Fred was born in Quincy, Massachusetts to Fritz Otto Best and Gertrude Frieda Best (Gleim) on 9/14/38. Graduating from Wakefield High School on June 7, 1957.

He was a cofounder of Coast-Valley Testing in 1983 where he worked for 33 years, developing many friendships along the way. He retired in 2016.

Fred enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and rooting for his favorite sports teams, the New England Patriots, the Boston Celtics, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Socks, and Boston Bruins. He was also was an avid supporter of the UCSB Basketball teams.

He is survived by his 2 children, Nancy Hill and Fredric (Rusty) Best, his daughter in-law Tracy Best, his 4 grandchildren Jennifer Hill, Stephanie Reynolds, David Hill and Ryan Hill and his 2 great granddaughters Haley and Lola Reynolds.

A celebration of his life will take place on Saturday June 23rd at a time and location in Santa Barbara to be determined.

Arrangements are under the direction of the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, Ventura.

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Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service
757 East Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
805-643-8623