Paul Allen Frisk

Paul Allen Frisk, born January 4, 1947, in Nampa, Idaho, decided on March 2, 2026, that he had finally endured all the New York Mets-related suffering one man reasonably could. Known as “Allen” or “Big Al” or “Chicken Butt,” he passed away peacefully in Boise, Idaho at age 79, leaving behind a family who adored him and a baseball team that never deserved him.

After graduating from Nampa High School, Allen’s academic journey was less “pick a major” and more “collect them all.” He attended the University of Idaho and received bachelor’s in microbiology and pharmacy from Idaho State University. After completing an ASHP-accredited residency in hospital pharmacy at Rhode Island Hospital, he earned his M.S. in Pharmacy Services from the University of Rhode Island and later pursued studies in Professional and Technical Education at the University of Idaho, College of Education —because stopping at one degree simply never felt like the right answer.

Allen built a long and distinguished career in hospital pharmacy. He received the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ Award for Achievement in the Professional Practice of Hospital Pharmacy. He served as Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, and he remained active in professional and community leadership—serving on the Board of Directors as President of the ISU Alumni Association and twice as President of the Idaho Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

Allen approached life as an optimist, always looking for the bright side of life and turning challenges into moments of connection – preferably with a drink in hand. He took great pride in perfecting his legendary Bloody Mary recipe, enthusiastically supported the New York Mets and Miami Dolphins through every triumph and heartbreak, and possessed a legendary talent for strategic accumulation – some might call it hoarding. Allen preferred to think of it as preparation for the future.

He cherished time spent with his longtime friends and beloved family, often sharing advice and hard‑earned wisdom through stories that wandered far off course—or via handmade posters where every lesson was carefully written out in spectacularly terrible, nearly unreadable handwriting. Whether he was hosting, cheering, storytelling, or simply enjoying the moment, Allen had a way of making gatherings warmer, louder, and a lot more fun.

Allen is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Suzanne Frink Frisk; his son John Frisk; daughters-in-law Crystal Frisk and Lori Frisk; and granddaughters Ella and Paige Frisk as well as stepson Tom Cubit. He is also survived by his brothers Terry and Jim Frisk. He joins in peace his parents, Paul and Evelyn Frisk; his son Marc Frisk; and his brother Jack Frisk, whom we suspect greeted him warmly and immediately handed him a cold beer.

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 11, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Cathedral of the Rockies Boise First United Methodist Church, Downtown Campus, Fellowship Hall.