Frederick M. Espenshade Jr., lovingly known as Fred, passed away peacefully at his home on November 1, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Born and raised in Ardsley, Pennsylvania, Fred grew up alongside his younger brother, Lynn, and younger sister, Eileen. He attended Abington High School and went on to graduate from Penn State University. After being drafted into the United States Army, Fred proudly served his country for several years. Following his military service and education, Fred began a career with Honeywell, where he remained throughout his entire professional life until retirement. His dedication and commitment to his work were matched by an even greater commitment to his family. In Pennsylvania, Fred met the love of his life, Nora. Together, they built a life and eventually moved to Arizona to raise their family. Their marriage spanned nearly 46 years, and Fred's love and devotion to Nora remained a constant throughout their life together. Fred was a devoted father to three children: Jennifer, from a previous relationship, whom Nora embraced and loved as her own, and Matthew and Kristen. He was the kind of dad who showed up. Whether it was attending games, cheering from the sidelines, or coaching the soccer teams his children played on, Fred made sure his kids knew they had his support. Being there for his family was never an obligation; it was simply who he was. His love for family was rivaled only, perhaps, by his love for Penn State football. Saturdays were sacred, and he rarely, if ever, missed a game. Those who knew Fred understood that during football season, the Nittany Lions had his undivided attention! One of the most important parts of Fred's life was his faith. He was a devout Christian who loved the Lord, read his Bible daily, and lived with a deep commitment to his beliefs. He was a founding member of Renewal Methodist Church in Phoenix, Arizona, which held a special place in his heart. Fred was also a proud and loving Pop-Pop to his three grandchildren, Alexander, Brayden, and MacKenzie. He cherished the time he spent with each of them. He treasured vacations and extended visits with Alexander, especially during the times when military service took Alexander's mother away. He loved watching Brayden play football and seeing MacKenzie excel in dance. His family continued to grow with the arrival of his great-grandchild, Gianna, who brought him another generation of joy. Fred will be remembered as a loving husband, father, Pop-Pop, and great-grandfather; a loyal brother and friend; a man of faith; and a lifelong Penn State fan. Above all, he deeply loved his family, and there was no question how much they meant to him. His presence, encouragement, faith, and unwavering love will be missed by all who knew him. Fred is survived by his beloved wife, Nora Espenshade; his children, Jennifer, Matthew, and Kristen; his grandchildren, Alexander, Brayden, and MacKenzie; his great-grandchild, Gianna; his brother, Lynn, and sister-in-law, Sue; along with many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his sister, Eileen, in 2020. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Fred's memory to his beloved church: Renewal Methodist Church 5742 Gambit Trail Phoenix, AZ 85083