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MILTON FRASER Obituary

May 31, 1943 - October 17, 2010

Mel was born to William and Clara Fraser in Hastings, Nebraska on May 31, 1943. He passed away October 17, 2010 in Merced, California. Mel served 20 years in the United States Navy.

He leaves behind his wife of 22 years, Katy Fraser; his two sons, Rick and Brian Fraser; 3 grandchildren, Christopher, Brittany and Amanda Fraser; step children, Crystal, Jennifer, Misty, Barbara, Kelli, and Justin; and 22 step grandchildren. He had many friends and will be missed by all.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. with a service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home. Burial will follow the services at 1:30 p.m. at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella, California.In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Milton's name to Disabled American Veterans at dav.org.

Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home.

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Published by Merced Sun Star on Oct. 23, 2010.

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justin fraser

November 13, 2010

I do not remember many of the names i have seen here but the one i will never forget mel. i wish i could haved seen him before he left. May you find peace and comfort.

Justin, Brian, Rick,Joe Baird, & Mel

Barbara Fraser McCombs

November 7, 2010

mel

Barbara Fraser McCombs

November 7, 2010

mel, rick, brian, justin--mel with his boys

Barbara Fraser McCombs

November 7, 2010

one christmas

Barbara Fraser McCombs

November 7, 2010

To all of Mel's family, had I known that he had passed away I would have been at the services along with Justin, Kelly, and Aunt Debbie. He had a hearty laugh and a kind heart and he will be missed. I had some photos I thought I would share.

Debbie Garcia

November 6, 2010

Richard, Brian and Katy and the rest of Mels family. myself(aunt debbie) and my children, along with Barbara, Kelly and Justin want to send our condolences. We just heard the news today and were saddend to hear of mels passing. had we heard the news earlier we would have been at his service to share his memory . He will always have a special place in our hearts.

Joe, Dorothy and Rob Large

October 26, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to Mel's family. A good man is gone to us, but won't be forgotten.
Joe, Dorothy and Robert Large

Ronda Stevens

October 22, 2010

My heart goes out to all who knew and cared about Corky. His easy laughter and warmth will always be within each of us. I can hear his chuckle even now.

Georgeanna Thomas

October 21, 2010

Our sincere condolences and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. Corky was a fun cousin that always so happy-go-lucky and easy to visit with. May his memories live on through his family.
Stan and Georgeanna Thomas

Janette Moore

October 21, 2010

My prayers and symphathy goes to Corky's family and love ones. May you find peace and comfort in the love that lives on.

Dianna Dankel

October 20, 2010

We may have been separated by the miles, but the loss is great. I will miss his laugh and the twinkle in his eyes.

Some called him Corky, others called him Mel, Rick & Brian called him Dad, I called him brother.

My love to you Rick & Brian.

Aunt Dianna & Uncle Bill from MN

Joanna Wilson

October 20, 2010

On behalf of my mother, Vera Neuenfeldt and myself, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Stratford Evans Funeral Chapel

October 18, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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