Steven William Frazey, 83

Steven William Frazey passed away Friday, June 27, 2014, at Kootenai Hospital with his family by his side.

Steve was born January 8, 1931, in Martin, S.D., to William Frazey and Blanche Kirk Frazey. The family moved to Post Falls in 1937, and settled on Blossom Mountain. Steve attended Rathdrum High School where he excelled in sports and graduated in 1949. In 1952, Steve joined the Air Force, serving in Kyoto, Japan, as a clerk typist during the Korean Conflict. 

After being discharged, Steve went to work at The Falls Club where he met Barbara Hart. They married in October 1959. Steve and Barbara later purchased The Falls Club making many great memories for 25 years.

Steve coached Little League for many years, and was instrumental in the construction of the north Spokane Street baseball field. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, spending many hours on Lake Pend Oreille and scouting the woods with his long time friend, Buck Wilhelm. Steve also enjoyed time at the casino and playing with his dog, Duke.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and one sister. Steve is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara; daughters: Tami Frazey (Alan), and Terri Cline (Bob), both of Post Falls, son Steve Frazey (Amarjit), of Kamloops, B.C., grandchildren: Nick Frazey, Katie Frazey, Lindsey McAvoy, and Kristine McAvoy; great granddaughters: Taniesha, KaLiah, Rylie, and Lyriq, all of Post Falls; sister, Retha Just, of Cheney, Wash., and numerous nieces and nephews, including Ed and Bob Frazey, of Post Falls, Idaho.

The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 3, at Evergreen Cemetery, Post Falls. A Celebration of  Life will be announced at a later date.