A Pendleton Dad
We received a letter from Sharon Myers Knoph with some wonderful photos of her father, Fred Myers. We decided to save this post for Father’s Day, because it’s about a Pendleton dad.
Here are Sharon’s words about her father.
My dad, Fred Myers, was born in Parkdale, Oregon. He joined the United States Marine Corps and served in Korea. He married Margaret Hinrich of Hood River, Oregon, in 1956. They eventually settled in southern California where he graduated from the Police Academy. He was an undercover narcotics officer during the 1970s. After retiring from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, my parents traveled the country in their motor home.
My dad loved his Pendleton shirts. He bought his first one in 1957, a shirt that he actually wore for 57 years. He was described more than once as “the officer in the Pendleton”. He held his first grandchild wearing a Pendleton shirt.

When he passed away in May of 2014, my mother couldn’t bear to give away his Pendleton shirts. She decided to use them to make three quilts. They are very special to us, reminding us of the man that his friends and family loved very much. In the photo below, his first shirt from 1957 is circled.
Here at Pendleton, we have seen quite a few quilts made from our shirts. But we have not seen one made with the pockets, which is a charming touch. What a way to have your dad keeping you warm forever.
Happy Father’s Day
To all the admirable fathers out there, happy Father’s Day from Pendleton Woolen Mills.
Fred was a great man, margret is a amazing person, it’s only been a year since his passing and it is still felt everyday, although they are my brothers God parents I feel greatful that they were so present in our lives and upbringing. Truly a blessing to have known you Fred and loved you and have my kids know and loved you. Rip
Love you Uncle Fred!
I am Fred’s great nephew.
I have just received my first Pendleton shirt this year for Christmas! It’s beautiful!
Age: 27