Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Frye, George  2014
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The Ionia Sentinel-Standard, May 11, 2014


Former Portland resident, George Frye, 66, died at his home in Elephant Butte, 
NM on April 28, 2014.  He fought a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer for two 
years.

George was born September 5, 1947 to George and Pearle Frye in Detroit.  He 
graduated from Portland High School in 1965, and married Sharon (Hughes) in 
1969.

Skip attended Michigan State University and was a big Spartan fan.  He was 
thrilled to attend and watch the Spartans win the 2014 Rose Bowl with his 
brother, John.  Not just a Spartan fan Skip loved all sports and his favorite 
was golf.  He was a great golfer and teacher. His vanity plate read "Acexthree".

During his successful careers with Meijer, Target, Rent-a-Center, Aarons and 
ReBath, George was an inspiring role model and leader.  He always had time to 
teach and mentor.  George dearly loved his family, friends and his life.  He 
was so grateful to all who loved and supported him during his fight with cancer.

George is survived by his wife, Sharon, a daughter and son-in law, Emily and 
Brian Petersen of Trufant, MI, son and daughter-in-law Eric and Betty Frye of 
Parker, CO, grandchildren,  Joseph Petersen of Ft Bliss, TX, Zachary Petersen 
of Trufant, Ethan, Wyatt and Olivia Frye of Parker, CO, his mother, Pearle Frye 
of Spring Arbor, MI, sisters Alice Hatcher and Joan Fitzpatrick of Spring 
Arbor, MI and brother John Frye of Springfield, IL, also: nieces, nephews, 
cousins, family and friends  Preceding George in death were his father, George 
Frye, sister, Fran Huhn, sister, Denise Bandfield.

Plans are being made for a service and burial at Danby Cemetery sometime this 
summer.



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