Armond Frasca III, 77

Armond C. Frasca III aka "Bud," 77, lived in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, for the last 30 years. Passed away Feb. 28, 2025, in the care of Hospice House. Born on June 30, 1947, in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Marie Van Jones and Armond C. Frasca II.

Bud grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., graduating from Xavierian High School, attended Hofstra University and Arizona State, where he earned a master's degree in business and psychology.

Bud served in the Army piloting helicopters during the Vietnam War.

Bud later moved west, where he met the love of his life and married Claudia Hovland on Dec. 3, 1983, in Vacaville, Calif. There, he owned and operated Central Pacific Mortgage from the 1980s through the early 1990s. He moved with his family to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, in June 1995 and continued in the mortgage business for a few years before opening North West Classic Tackle in 2006. He became very active in various local clubs. He was a loving and devoted father and loved being around friends and family.

Bud was an Arizona State champion in pool during his years attending university, won various awards with Fly Fishers International, Eagle Scout, Boy Scout leader, a former president of North Idaho Fly Casters, taught fly fishing, fly tying and casting throughout the years with various clubs including Casting for Recovery.

He enjoyed reading, fishing, hunting, pool, camping and teaching the art of fly fishing. He went to Yellowstone National Park almost every year for the majority of his life and loved showing his family and friends the majesty of the park and wildlife. He cared about conservation and protecting national forests and rivers.

He was a member of ATO fraternity, Theodore Gordon Flyfishers, Fly Fishers International, North Idaho Fly Casters, Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited and Knights of Columbus.

Bud is survived by his daughter, Brittany Frasca, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and son Armond Frasca IV, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. His siblings: brother and sister-in-law Arthur and Lorraine Frasca of Waterford, Mich.; sister and brother-in-law Helen and Raimo Finnila of North Chesterfield, Va. His siblings-in-law, Bruce and Patricia Hovland of Whitney, Texas; Tanya and Paul Duffey of Flowery Branch, Ga.; Ron and Gloria Hovland of Minneapolis, Minn.; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends, all of whom will miss him dearly.

Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are provided by Yates Funeral Home. www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.