Fred John Visser

On June 23, 2021, our Husband, Dad, Pake (grandfather), and friend went to meet his Lord and Savior at the age of 66. Fred John Visser was born in Corona, California on June 23, 1955 to John and Arlene Visser. Fred grew up on a dairy in Modesto, California, the oldest of four. Growing up, he worked for various local dairies until he started working for his future father-in-law in 1973. He married Helen Van Oostende on October 3, 1975 and continued to work for his father-in-law until 1981. He then started his own dairy on a rented place in Elk Grove, California, where he stayed until 1986, when the dairy he was renting was sold to development. Fred then packed up his young family and found a small dairy in El Nido, California, where they stayed for two years. On October 3, 1988, he signed papers and bought a dairy in Corvallis, Oregon. The whole family packed up and moved, cows and all, to Oregon where they lived for 10 years. Then another opportunity presented itself in the Sunnyside, Grandview, Washington area and the family dairied there for 16 years. In November 2014, they again moved, cows and all, to Sand Hollow, Idaho for an opportunity to dairy with his son, Tristen, where the family will continue on his legacy. Fred and Helen raised four amazing kids. The whole family spent countless hours working together. Dad made sure everyone had a job. No matter how young, everyone pitched in. He was very proud of each of his kids and their spouses, and then came his grandkids and they were his pride and joy. He loved listening to music (especially old hymns), the Mariners, and multiple Republican talk shows on his headset. Fred also had a love of Peterbilt trucks. Fred was a Commissioner on the Sand Hollow Fire Department and really enjoyed it. Fred was quick to help a neighbor or someone in need. He attended the Caldwell First Baptist Church. Fred is survived by his wife, Helen; his children: Shannon (Mitch) Theurer, Karriann (Joshua) Davidson, Tamera (Jason) Smeenk, and Tristen (Cassandra) Visser; his 19 grandchildren: Kaycie and and Garrett Theurer, Owen, Grant, Andrew, Aaron, Josiann and Louiza Davidson, Carson, Adalee, Maylee, Weston, Devon and Brynlee Smeenk, Olivia, Colten, Alexa, Emmarie and Ty Visser; his siblings: Clarence (Chris), John (Kerri), and Henrietta Visser; his in-laws: Johanne (Dennis) Sonke, Tony (Monica) Van Oostende, Annette (Tom) Hudson, and John (Robin) Van Oostende; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, John and Arlene Visser; in-laws, Anton and Riet Van Oostende; nephew, Justin Wolfe; and grandchild, Avery Theurer. A graveside service will take place on Friday, July 2nd at 1:00 P.M. at Park View Cemetery, 3600 Hwy 30 W, New Plymouth, Idaho. A memorial service will be held following the graveside at 3:00 P.M. at Caldwell First Baptist Church, 221 E Linden Street, Caldwell, Idaho. The family asks in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Sand Hollow Fire Department at 5239 Black Canyon Exit Road, Caldwell, ID 83607. Services are under the direction of Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. (208) 459-0833