Fred Douglas Boothby

Fred Douglas Boothby, BSN, MSN, FNP, of Gobles, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026. A deeply well-respected member of his community, Fred lived a life defined by generosity, hard work, and an unwavering devotion to helping others.

As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Fred dedicated his career to caring for those in need. He was widely known as one of the most compassionate and giving individuals you could ever meet, always putting the well-being of others before his own. When he wasn't caring for his patients, Fred found great joy and peace in farming, a passion that connected him to the land and reflected his strong, grounded work ethic.

Above all else, Fred loved his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra (Booth) Boothby; his four children, Fred R. (Amanda) Boothby, Michelle (Jonathan) Fetrick, Jason (Rachel) Boothby, and Christina (Jacob) Ventura; and 16 cherished grandchildren, Chloe, Oliver, Alexa, Lily, Blake, Crew, Will, Kenna, Caleb, Ellie, Addie, Sophie, Emma, Levi, and Charles, all of whom brought immense pride and joy to his life. He is also survived by his loving mother, Eloise Boothby; and his brother, Ron (Janelle) Boothby; and nephews and nieces, Charles (Lisa) Boothby, Carrie (Heath) Trujillo, Katie (Ron) Uyeyama, Rob (Brittany) Boothby, Angela (Kris) Frauenfelder, and Ron (Kelsey) Boothby.

Fred was preceded in death by his father, Fred C Boothby; and his siblings, Lon (survived by wife, Jody) Boothby, and Carla Boothby.

Fred’s legacy of kindness, selflessness, and love will live on in the countless lives he touched throughout his career, community, and family. He will be profoundly missed.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, 502 W. Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Gobles Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 32146 6th Avenue, Gobles. A meal will follow the service at the church. Fred will be laid to rest privately at Robinson Cemetery in Gobles.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gobles Junior Academy, 32110 6th Avenue, Gobles, MI 49055.