Frederick Richard Unger, 68, passed away on January 20, 2018. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.S. in Business/Finance. After graduation he joined Calmark Realty Management in Santa Monica, CA, where he worked doing real estate syndications around the country and eventually serving as the company's President. In 1982 he started his own company; National Western Capital Corporation (NWCC) in Long Beach, CA. NWCC formed many single asset partnerships and was the beginning of Fred's entrepreneurial career. In 1987 Fred and family moved to Paradise Valley, to begin working in the rather yet untapped development and real estate market in Scottsdale and surrounding areas. Throughout the last 30 years Fred became well-known by many for his noteworthy work on projects such as The Hermosa Inn, The Royal Palms Resort, and Scottsdale's Southbridge; transforming and restoring iconic and historical places to their greatest potential. Fred believed and most appreciated the human transformations he was blessed to be a part of. In 2016 he was elected to the Scottsdale History Hall of Fame for his contributions to the City. Bringing out the best in people was his greatest gift, and he accomplished this through his example and his mentorship of many. Through the years Fred mentored students in the ASU Entrepreneurship Program. He was on the boards of many Valley organizations. Fred's legacy continues on through his wife, Jennifer (Moore) Unger, four children, five grandchildren, two siblings and countless nieces and nephews. A memorial service celebrating Fred's life was held at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church on Monday, January 29, 2018. For memorial contributions, the Unger Family has designated three organizations that Fred supported: the UMOM New Day Center , Paradise Valley United Methodist Church  and Cancer Support Community Arizona . (Source: ASU Foundation)