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ALVIN FRY Obituary

Alvin H. Fry, 91, of Leawood, Kansas, passed peacefully on his birthday, February 16, 2011. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Alvin spent his early years as a radio announcer before settling into the family furniture business. He served in WWII and was a Mason, Shriner and an active participant in the ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out). Alvin had a keen appreciation for the arts, nature, and photography, loved to dance and travel. Alvin is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Gloria; his children, Rick & Marcy, John & Jocelyn, Terri & Mark Brukhartz; and his grandchildren, Lindsay, Carrie, Erin, Laura, Jonathan and Audrey. He will be greatly missed. Graveside service 2:00 pm at Rose Hill Cemetery, 6900 Troost Ave, Kansas City. Contributions may be made to The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Feb. 18, 2011.

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Bill & Maggie Kurtz

February 27, 2011

Dear Rick and Marcy,
So sorry to learn about your Dad's passing away. We are thinking of you all with sympathy and affection. Maggie and Bill Kurtz

Liz

February 25, 2011

Marcy and Rick,
I've just come across this news and am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember my Aunt Martha and Uncle Dave talking about your dad many years ago, and even met him once or twice in St. Louis. My heartfelt condolences to all of you. I know it was a great run, and I'm sure he will be missed. Thinking of you both, with affection. Liz Sode

Dorothy Fasack

February 21, 2011

So sorry for the loss of your wonderful Dad.
Dorothy and Stan Fasack

Michael Melnik & Lisa Rymer

February 20, 2011

Dear Fry Family,
Please accept our condolences and may you keep the warm memories of his love with you forever.
Michael Melnik and Lisa Rymer
Minneapolis

February 20, 2011

Dear Fry family. Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts are with your family. Howard and Sandy Sosne (Justin's parents)

John Hoehn

February 18, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with your family at this time of sorrow.
From his Disabled American Veterans Chapter 34 of Johnson Co. Ks.
John Hoehn D.A.V. Ch. 34 Adjutant

February 18, 2011

Dear Fry Family,

We saw the notice of Al's passing in the Star. The Yakes mentioned it to us. The closeness of your family was always special. He had many good years in life. Our sympathy to all of you.

Love, The Ormsbees

Stan Koppel

February 18, 2011

To Al's family,
My earliest memories of Al were when he visited our home when I was a child on his trips from St. Louis to Kansas City. These memories from long ago are so vivid because he entertained my brother and me, not to mention my parents, with his wit and tremendous goodwill. This continued even more so when he and Gloria moved to Kansas City. I know that my parents always looked forward to seeing them and I'm especially grateful for Al's friendship with my moom after Dad passed away. What a wonderful man!

February 18, 2011

To the Fry family:
Thank you for allowing us to care for Al. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. May your memories bring you comfort during this sad time.
The Staff at Sweet Life Grand Court

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