Rebecca "Becky" Fedder, age 80 of Manistee, Michigan died Monday August 10, 2015 at her home after a short illness surrounded by family.

She was born on September 21, 1934 in Lyons Georgia, daughter of the late Bert & Mollie (Mathews) Spivey. She grew up in Georgia where she met Gordon A. Fedder who was in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Gordon, Georgia. They were married November 20, 1954 at Fort Gordon. They enjoyed a Military career that included assignments in Texas, Germany and Alaska, settling in Manistee in 1968. She was an avid bridge player and loved to travel and was a member of the Catholic Community of Manistee.

She is survived by her husband Gordon A. Fedder of Manistee, MI, three daughters & two sons-In-Law: Katherine Fedder of Lansing, MI, Lieutenant General Judith Fedder (U.S.A.F. retired) Chuck Fix (U.S.A.F.retired) of Arlington, VA, Terry & Randy McDaniels (both U.S.A.F. retired) of Manistee, MI, one grandson, U.S.A.F. Captain Adam Fix of Denver, CO, her sister Martha Kennedy, and two brothers & three sisters-in-law; Hugh & Dorothy Spivey, Wendell & Liz Spivey and Phyllis Spivey all of North Augusta , South Carolina. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her.
She was preceded in death by one brother Mitchell Spivey.

Cremation has taken place and Mass From the Order of Christian funerals will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday August 14, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Reverend Peter Wigton celebrant. Burial will take place at a later date at Mount Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee. A meal for family and friends will take place immediately following the funeral mass at the St. Joseph Parish Hall.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider a contribution to Manistee Catholic Central Schools. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church on Friday morning.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.