BIll F. Frye Jr.

passed away peacefully on September 24, 2010 in Eureka, Calif. at the age of 81. He was born to Bill F. Frye Sr. and Delores Frye on August 18, 1929. Bill grew up on Fruitland Ridge and attended Excelsior Elem School and graduated from South Fork High School in 1947. After graduation from High School, Bill received his draft papers from the U.S. Army where he served his country for four years and was discharged in 1954. Bill was born with a carpenter's tool in his hands. He knew what he wanted to do very early in life and that was to build houses. He built several on Fruitland, including his own, and several in the So. Humboldt area. After the death of his father, he and his mother sold their homes and moved to Fortuna where Bill bought property up on Page Way and put finishing touches on his dream home. Bill was an only child until he went to Korea to serve his time in the military and while stationed there he met a young man named Kim. With the help of Bill Sr. and Delores Frye they were able to adopt Kim and bring him to America. Bill now had a brother. Bill is survived by brother, Kim and wife Dollie Frye of Eureka; nephew Billy Frye of Eureka; niece Delores DeeDee and David Hayes of Santa Cruz; great-niece Hana Lee Hayes; cousins Larry and Judith Cyphers of Redding, Jim and Aggie Cyphers of Kneeland, Sally Buell of Kneeland, Delores and Frank Barnes of Fortuna and Donna Thomas of Fortuna. He was preceded in death by his father Bill Frye Sr. and mother Delores Frye; grandmother Mary Cyphers and grandfather Alfred C. Cyphers Sr. Special thanks to so many friends that came to visit Bill. He mentioned his appreciation so many times. Special thanks to Dr. Irvine and Pastor David Groe for their care. We wish to especially thank HOSPICE and all the wonderful care he received. You made Bill feel and know he was loved and well cared for. Please come and share your remembrances with family and friends at Frye's Care home, 2240 Fern Street in Eureka on Saturday, October 9th at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click Obits.