Gail O. Frazier, 66

Gail O. Frazier, 66, died June 12, 2009, at his home in Logan, Iowa, with his family at his bedside.

Funeral services were Tuesday, June 16, at the First Presbyterian Church in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Interment was in the Logan Cemetery.

Gail Owen Frazier was born Jan. 14, 1943, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Stanley and Lola (Orchutt) Frazier. He spent his early years in Oklahoma and the remainder of his childhood on the family farm outside of Logan.

He graduated from Logan High School in 1967, then went to the American Flyers School and earned his pilot and flight ratings.

On Aug. 27, 1966, he married Nancy Marene Ryan of Blair.

Mr. Frazier initially instructed new pilots (some of whom became lifelong friends or relatives) at the Council Bluffs Airport, and then flew corporate jets for various employers in the Omaha area. He took a sabbatical from flying while his children were growing up and farmed with his father for many years north of Logan. He finished his flying career as a corporate pilot out of Omaha.

He was a passionate fisherman and especially enjoyed his trips to Red Lake, Ontario. He also enjoyed spending time in his garden, tinkering with antiques and his boat, and spoiling his grandchildren. They were the light of his life.

He is survived by his wife Nancy, of Logan; sons and daughters-in-law, Bradley and Susan Frazier of Layton, Utah, Spencer and Teresa Frazier of Springdale, Ark., Russell and Rosanne Frazier of Branson, MO.; daughters and son-in-law, Stacey and Brian Murphy, and Alison Frazier, all of Omaha; 18 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Memorials are suggested to the Jim Wood Aquatic Center; Camp Nebowa, My Stuff Bags Foundation, and Caring Bridge.

Logan Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

#2 World Herald 14 June 2009

Frazier, Gail Owen

Jan 14, 1943 – Jun 12, 2009

Went to Heaven from his home in Logan, IA. Gail is survived by his wife Nancy; sons and families, Bradley Frazier (wife Susan, and 3 children, Brock, Madison and Kacie) of Layton, UT, Spencer Frazier (wife Teresa and 3 children, Sydney, Kennedy and Rhett) of Springdale, AR, and Russell Frazier (wife Rosanne and 6 children, Rosalie, Alexis, Pearl, Lily, Oakley and Navy) of Branson, MO; daughters and families, Stacey Murphy (husband Brian and 6 children, Mark, Adam, Jack, Sean, Ryan and Luke) of Omaha, NE, and Alison Frazier of Omaha; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many “buds”.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be made to the Jim Woods Aquatic Center, Camp Nebowa, My Stuff Bags Foundation, and Caring Bridge. The family would like to thank the staff at Creighton Medical Center, Nebraska Medical Center, Harrison County Home Health and Odyssey Healthcare for your special care.

Visitation with family 6-8 pm Monday at the Logan Memorial Chapel in Logan, IA. Funeral 10:30 am Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Missouri Valley, IA. Burial in the Logan Cemetery at 1:30 pm Tuesday

Logan Memorial Chapel Logan, IA 712-644-2929

#3 Funeral leaflet

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In Loving Memory of Gail Owen Frazier

Funeral Services 10:30am Tuesday, June 16, 2009 First Presbyterian Church, Missouri Valley, Iowa. Officiating: Pastors Roger Todd and Doug Delp. Musicians: Jennifer Fitzke, Diane Muir, Judy Whitmore, Carol Brummer, David Dickinson, Ray and Marry Darling. Selections: "The New 23rd", "Lord's Prayer", "If You Could See Me Now". Congregational Hymns: "Precious Lord", "Great is Thy Faithfulness"

Honorary Bearers: Gary Guge, Bobby Allen, Larry Orcult, Jon Svoboda, Steve Geise, Roger Seeley, Mike Hinkel, Larry Charleson

Casket Bearers: R.J. Ryan, Scott Cook, Jamie Rogge, Buck Rasmussen, Kelly Ryan, Mike Rogge, Steven Cook, Randal Meeker

Final Resting Place 1:30pm Tuesday, Logan Cemetery, Logan, Iowa

~~~obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska

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