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Mary Emily Biavaschi Frazee

Mary Emily Biavaschi Frazee obituary

Mary Frazee Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Friday September 17th, 2010 at age 94. Born in 1916 in Santa Rosa, she attended Burbank Grammar School, a Santa Rosa High grad, and then SR Beauty College. She owned a shop in San Francisco with fellow graduate, Hilda Martinelli. Upon returning to Santa Rosa, she met and married Carl Frazee, and had two children, Carlene and Robert. Nearly every Sunday, dinner was shared with Marie's large Italian family at her parents ranch on Ridley Ave., in Santa Rosa. Family and friends would come from miles away for the polenta, biscotti, wine, and long talks around the table in the back, under the weeping willow tree. Working for many years at So Co's Dependant Unit of Juvenile Hall, she also worked many years at Memorial Hospital until retirement. Marie walked every day from her home near the JC, to St. Rose for mass. She was Volunteer of the Year, held office in many organizations within the Catholic Women's Organization at St. Rose. She lived the last five years in both Freestone and at Sebastopol's Fircrest Conv. Hospital where she was so well taken care of by all there. She is preceded in death by her father, Santa Rosa Chief of Police, Emil Biavaschi, and her mother Ethel, brother George and husband Carl. She is survived by her daughter Carlene (Mike) Ferguson, son Robert (Kriss) Frazee; grandchildren: Ike Frazee, Matthew Cale, Jana Lombardo, Sara Frazee, and Amy Brown; 11 great grandchildren; two nieces, Cathy Lawson and Jeannette Fox, and nephew Gary Biavaschi. Ever so lovingly, Marie was also known by her grand and great-grandchildren as GDTS (Grandma Down The Street), Boney Noni and Nooni. With her perpetual smile and enthusiasm, open arms, encouraging words, and the aroma of pumpkin pie when you opened her front door...she will no doubt remain in their hearts forever. The family will have a private memorial service for Marie in the near future.

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Published by Press Democrat from Sep. 21 to Sep. 27, 2010.

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October 3, 2010

Marie was a wonderful friend to my mother, Almareta Brown in Santa Rosa. We often asked Marie to go with us when we took my Mom someplace special. She was a kind person. I never heard her say an unkind word about anyone. She will be missed. I hope she says 'hello' to my Mom 'up there'.
Sue Brown) and Bill Avery

gary biavaschi

September 23, 2010

When i was 5 or 6 years old, living out at the "ranch" , Aunt Marie worked as a checker at Safeway in town. Once or twice a week she
would bring me home a banana or someother treat. This was a very
big deal in the late 40's. Money was really tight in those days.

When I was 9 or 10, Aunt Marie bought me a Schwin bicycle with lots of chrome and doodads and lots of bandaids while she taught me to
ride it.

She was always a kind, gentle, caring and generous person.

Gary P Biavaschi, nephew

keri pace

September 22, 2010

I wish i could have had the honer to met her. She sounds like a strong , inspiring, and beautiful person. I do know that the people I know that spoke about her were truly blessed and greatful to have her in their lifes.

Andrea Scholfield

September 22, 2010

Noni made everyone feel like family. She could make anything grow and had the best roses. I will always picture her waving from the front porch and blowing kisses. She was always there to help others in anyway that she could. We will all miss her sweet voice. She will always be in my heart. Best Noni Ever.

Macy Frazee

September 22, 2010

i love you great grandma.

Kendra Knudson

September 22, 2010

Hi Carlene,
I am so sad for you and Bobby's loss,St Marie as you and I would refer to her was such a gentle sole,and I will miss her I have great memories of her.

Cathy Biavaschi Lawson

September 22, 2010

My "der ol Auntie", I treasure the years of doing your hair, listening to the stories of Daddy, and having you take time out of your busy schedule to take care of Adam when he was home sick from school… Listening to my “Golden Girls” under the hairdryer at the shop discussing the world issues… going over our love of reading recipes together..most of all, loving the way you loved everyone you met! The world was a better place with you in it!

Amy Brown

September 22, 2010

Grandma,
The past 31 years with you have been wonderful, I will always remember the great times we had together. I love and miss you.

Mimi

September 21, 2010

I remember Marie's gentle smile and how she loved her chocolates. She will never be forgotten by those who loved her!

September 21, 2010

I met Mrs. Frazee a dozen years ago in Costco. I remember her being very quick witted and a woman with strong family values. We all touch a few hearts in our lives and I'm honored that she touched mine. Ed Hanson. Santa Rosa

September 21, 2010

We had so much fun over all these years, going to the beach in the cruiser with the top off and all the kids! Even hopping out to push it when we ran out of gas! Always a good time. And all your trips up here to be with us. Love you Marie! Thanks for always being there in this great family!

Kriss Frazee Nevada City

Mike Ferguson

September 21, 2010

So optimistic, so giving, and forgiving. A very long life lived well.
Mike

Jana Marie Lombardo

September 21, 2010

You are the most wonderful grandma! I will never forget all the wonderful times we had: Like when I brought you outside in the snow at the cabin to show you the moon and you slipped and fell on your bottom, and the time we got rear ended in the pinto in front of Swensen's and all the shopping trips to Macy's. I love you grandma and I will miss you.

Laurie Scardina

September 21, 2010

I never met you ,but you meant a lot to your niece, my dear friend Cathy. To the whole family my condolances

Michael Lindsay

September 21, 2010

My deep condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Frazee. I remember Mrs. Frazee from my early years working at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Her ever present smile and pleasant demeanor is memorable to me some four decades later. God bless you.

Carlene Ferguson

September 21, 2010

Mama,

Know you are dining with John Paul...and happy...hug Grandpa and Grandma Biavaschi for me...tell Grandpa I rescued his polenta stick for safe keeping..

Love,
Sissy

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