Frederick Lemere

Frederick Lemere, passed away peacefully at Sarah House on August 9, 2024 at the age of 92. He was born in Los Angeles in 1932 and settled in Carpinteria in 1946. A 1950 graduate of Carpinteria High School, he attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Fred entered the insurance business in San Francisco before returning to Carpinteria to purchase Carpinteria Insurance Agency. He had a long career in the insurance business which included serving as President of the Independent Insurance Agents of Santa Barbara.

Fred’s involvement in the community of Carpinteria was extensive over the years and included serving on the first City of Carpinteria Parks and Recreation Commission, the Santa Barbara County Parks Commission, Past President of the Carpinteria Boys and Girls Club and Carpinteria High School Boosters Club. He served as an appointed director of the Carpinteria Cemetery District for over 30 years and as a director and president of the Carpinteria Valley Water District for 20 years, also serving on the board of the Central Coast Water Authority. Fred was a proud 64-year Life Member of the Carpinteria Lions Club, also serving as a member of the board of directors of the Carpinteria Lions Community Building Association. His many accomplishments earned him the honor of being named Carpinterian of the Year for 1980.

Fred is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna, son Todd (Lisa) and daughters Denise Helm (Jeff) and Deanna Valle (Joe). Fred’s oldest son Scott sadly died from cancer this past May. His wife Celia survives. He also has a surviving sister Virginia in Murray, Utah. Fred adored his 10 grandchildren, 6 bonus grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren (with number 5 on the way). In Fred’s honor you may choose to remember Sarah House or Carpinteria Lion’s Community Building Association. A memorial service will be held at Carpinteria Cemetery on September 6th at 3:00pm.