Walkershire - Person Sheet
Walkershire - Person Sheet
NameCarol June Mutz 
Birth Date8 Jan 1923
Birth PlaceLancaster, Erie County, New York, United States of America
Reside Date1925
Reside PlaceBuffalo Ward 20, Erie
Reside Date1930
Reside PlaceBuffalo (Districts 251-352), Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Reside Date1935
Reside PlaceBuffalo, Erie, New York
Reside Date1940
Reside PlaceBuffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Reside Date1942
Reside PlaceBuffalo, New York, USA
Reside Date1992
Reside PlaceLeland, MI
Reside Date1993
Reside PlaceLeland, MI
Reside PlaceTraverse City, MI
Reside PlaceVero Beach, Florida, USA
Death Date16 Jul 2015
Death PlaceLeland, Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America
Burial PlaceLeland, Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America
Birth Date1923
Death DateJul 2015
FlagsAncestry 12-Dec -2021 GED, From Walkershire 100 Dec 2021 CAPS
FatherJohn Thomas Mutz (1891-1968)
MotherMartha S Schutt (1892-1968)
Spouses
Birth Date3 Feb 1920
Birth PlaceDunkirk, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
Reside Date1930
Reside PlaceBuffalo, Erie, New York, USA
MemoMarital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
Reside PlaceLeland
Death Date24 May 2017
Death PlaceLeland, Leelanau, Michigan, USA
Burial PlaceLeland, Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America
Birth Date3 Feb 1920
Birth PlaceDunkirk, Chautauqua, New York, United States
FatherKarl Conrad Frederick (~1898-)
MotherEleanore R {Frederick} (~1893-)
Marr Date13 Feb 1943
Children(Living, Female) (~1950-)
Notes for James Walter (Spouse 1)
Obituary for James W. Frederick
James Walter Frederick, age 97, passed away quietly at his home with
family and devoted caregivers at his side.
He was born February 3, 1920 in Dunkirk, NY to Karl and Eleanor Frederick.
On February 13, 1943 he married Carol Mutz, who passed away in July 2015.
Jim and Carol were married for 72 years and had one daughter who lives in Leland.
They were very fortunate throughout their long happy lives enjoying good health,
success, extensive travel and many life-long friendships.
Together, in 1959, they founded Boride Products, Inc. in the basement of their
home in Birmingham, MI. Boride, a manufacturing company, which produces
high-tech, and industrial ceramic products grew significantly upon moving to
Traverse City, MI in 1970. The business was sold to Dow Chemical in 1984.
During World War II Jim served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He primarily
flew in B-29 Bombers both as a navigator and bombardier.
After the war he attended the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, NY. Blessed with a well-
ordered mind he had a talent for both accounting and engineering. He thrived on
precision and often quipped that measurements for his numerous projects needed to be
“Frederick Perfect.” The origins of his perfectionism were documented in his high school
year book where his caption read, “I Like Everything Neat.”
Jim served on the Munson Healthcare Board, the Leelanau Memorial Hospital Board,
the Leland Volunteer Fire Department Board, and participated in many other
civic organizations. His family was surprised to learn that he had mentored young
students aspiring to become entrepreneurs. No doubt these students were told the
story of how he got his start in business. The story revolves around Jim picking up a
hitchhiker, a Frenchman, who happened to be well versed in high density industrial
ceramic materials. A few trips to France and the rest is history.
While Jim never took his golf game seriously, he enjoyed his golfing buddies
at both the Leland Country Club and Moorings Club in Vero Beach, FL. Most of all,
this unassuming man enjoyed a robust walk in the woods with his family and much
loved dogs. He loved all animals, especially dogs and would continually marvel at
the miracles of nature.
Family was always his first priority. No matter what else was happening he made
himself available. He had the wisdom to handle troubled times with encouragement,
optimism and compassion. As a Dad he had a knack for creating absolutely thrilling
childhood bedtime stories. Indeed he was a wonderful husband and father.
In addition to his daughter Judy Frederick, Jim is survived by his brother Duane
Frederick of Gasport, NY, many nieces and nephews, a granddog “Perry” and his loyal
team of caregivers who became like family after many years of service.
He was preceded in death by his cherished wife Carol, and brothers Donald Frederick
and Paul Frederick.
Jim loved to laugh and reserved the best of his quick wit and sly humor for his closest
friends and family. We will break out the “Dewars” to toast our friend. He was a
true gentleman until the very end.
A graveside service and memorial reception are being planned for early summer.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Leland Volunteer Fire Department, PO
Box 1112, Leland, MI 49654, ShareCare of Leelanau, 740 E. Duck Lake Road, Lake
Leelanau, MI 49653, or a charity of one’s choice.
Please leave memories of Jim at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home web site:
www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
Cemetery Details
Beechwood Cemetery
Leland, MI,
James Walter Frederick, age 97, passed away quietly at his home with
family and devoted caregivers at his side.
He was born February 3, 1920 in Dunkirk, NY to Karl and Eleanor Frederick.
On February 13, 1943 he married Carol Mutz, who passed away in July 2015.
Jim and Carol were married for 72 years and had one daughter who lives in Leland.
They were very fortunate throughout their long happy lives enjoying good health,
success, extensive travel and many life-long friendships.
Together, in 1959, they founded Boride Products, Inc. in the basement of their
home in Birmingham, MI. Boride, a manufacturing company, which produces
high-tech, and industrial ceramic products grew significantly upon moving to
Traverse City, MI in 1970. The business was sold to Dow Chemical in 1984.
During World War II Jim served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He primarily
flew in B-29 Bombers both as a navigator and bombardier.
After the war he attended the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, NY. Blessed with a well-
ordered mind he had a talent for both accounting and engineering. He thrived on
precision and often quipped that measurements for his numerous projects needed to be
“Frederick Perfect.” The origins of his perfectionism were documented in his high school
year book where his caption read, “I Like Everything Neat.”
Jim served on the Munson Healthcare Board, the Leelanau Memorial Hospital Board,
the Leland Volunteer Fire Department Board, and participated in many other
civic organizations. His family was surprised to learn that he had mentored young
students aspiring to become entrepreneurs. No doubt these students were told the
story of how he got his start in business. The story revolves around Jim picking up a
hitchhiker, a Frenchman, who happened to be well versed in high density industrial
ceramic materials. A few trips to France and the rest is history.
While Jim never took his golf game seriously, he enjoyed his golfing buddies
at both the Leland Country Club and Moorings Club in Vero Beach, FL. Most of all,
this unassuming man enjoyed a robust walk in the woods with his family and much
loved dogs. He loved all animals, especially dogs and would continually marvel at
the miracles of nature.
Family was always his first priority. No matter what else was happening he made
himself available. He had the wisdom to handle troubled times with encouragement,
optimism and compassion. As a Dad he had a knack for creating absolutely thrilling
childhood bedtime stories. Indeed he was a wonderful husband and father.
In addition to his daughter Judy Frederick, Jim is survived by his brother Duane
Frederick of Gasport, NY, many nieces and nephews, a granddog “Perry” and his loyal
team of caregivers who became like family after many years of service.
He was preceded in death by his cherished wife Carol, and brothers Donald Frederick
and Paul Frederick.
Jim loved to laugh and reserved the best of his quick wit and sly humor for his closest
friends and family. We will break out the “Dewars” to toast our friend. He was a
true gentleman until the very end.
A graveside service and memorial reception are being planned for early summer.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Leland Volunteer Fire Department, PO
Box 1112, Leland, MI 49654, ShareCare of Leelanau, 740 E. Duck Lake Road, Lake
Leelanau, MI 49653, or a charity of one’s choice.
Please leave memories of Jim at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home web site:
www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
Cemetery Details
Beechwood Cemetery
Leland, MI,
