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Jack Parker Frew

Jack Frew Obituary

Frew, Jack Parker
Jack Parker Frew, beloved father, husband, friend, and educator passed away from natural causes November 25th, at the age of 95. Jack was born in Harrison, Arkansas but came to Arizona at the age of 5 wanting to be a "real cowboy". He lived in Clarkdale, Glendale, and then settled in Phoenix. Jack attended Arizona State University where he majored in Physical Education and played football for the Sun Devils. He went on to teach Physical Education at Stevenson School and then Principle of Ann Ott School. He was an inspirational leader and the recipient of many awards for his devotion to teaching. In addition to his teaching schedule, Jack was the Supervisor of the City of Phoenix pools for 30 years. He was an avid golfer, and hunter and loved camping and fishing. He was married for 65 years to Marguerite Harshey of Chandler. Their family includes two daughters Susan Frew and Jackie Sullivan, granddaughters Andrea Guzman-Stewart, Amy Frew, and Meghan Schaper. Memorial Service will be held December 19, 2009 at 1:00 pm, Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix. -

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Dec. 2 to Dec. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Jack Frew

17 Entries

Rosalinda Z Ramirez

November 26, 2024

May he rest in peace.
May you continue to treasure the family memories.

Edward Lerma

May 8, 2018

I was writing a post on FB about teachers that influenced my life. Mr. Frew was not my teacher, but he was the Principal of Ann Ott. Mr. Frew asked his college roommate and friend, Frank Doss to mentor me, during my high school years. Mr. Frew also got me my first job, at Washington Park Pool. Know that Mr. Frew was a positive influence in my life.

Linda Shumate Owsley

December 29, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the family of "Coach Frew". I will always remember him with love and respect. He was a wonderful role model for many of us at Stevenson School.

Philip Caldwell

December 27, 2009

Jack was a great uncle and friend. I will miss playing golf and having a cold beer with him. Jack and Maggie will be missed by all. Our prayers are with Jackie, Sue, Amy and their families.

Rosalinda Ramirez

December 19, 2009

My condolences go out to the family of Mr. Jack P. Frew. My siblings,nieces, and nephews went to Ann Ott School. I will always have great memories of his kindness. I would see him and his wife out and he always was such a caring person. May he rest in peace.

Amy Frew

December 11, 2009

Jack Frew was a wonderful grandfather. I am lucky to have had both him and my gradmother as such important figures in my life. I am grateful to them everyday.

Papa - I have missed you for years.

December 10, 2009

Dear Frew Family,

My condolences to you for your loss. Mr. Frew was such a wonderful man and I have many wonderful memories of him and his quiet presence. He was such a good friend and mentor to my dad - Joe Barragon - who also spent many years working for the City of Phoenix Aquatics Dept. as a life guard, pool manager and pool supervisor. My dad thought so highly of Mr. Frew, as did we.

I can never forget seeing the both of them strolling the pool deck during swim meets at Encanto pool in the 60's. There they both were with their white belts and white shoes! They were in style.

Such good memories of such a good man.

Anna Barragon Alonzo

Melanie Sartain

December 9, 2009

Susie, Amy and family - my deepest condolences go out to you. I remember Jack as if it were yesterday. I know how much he was loved by all of you. He was such a great man! I'll be thinking of you!!

Francisco Gutiérrez

December 8, 2009

My sincerest condolences go out to the family of Mr. Frew. I was a student at Ann Ott School, as were my brothers and sisters, when he was the principal there. He treated everyone with respect and dignity. Mr. Frew, as well as other teachers, such as Mr. Siesco, motivated us to study and educate ourselves. My two sisters graduated from NAU and went on to receive masters degrees, and I became a lawyer, due in no small part to the fact that they believed in us and encouraged us all the time. Although I had not seen Mr. Frew in years I think about him and Mr. Siesco from time-to-time and quietly thank them for thier unwavering commitment to educating their students. We have all suffered an enormous loss.

JOHN BENNY LINDSEY

December 4, 2009

I was a student of Jack's at Stevenson School. Later worked with him at the Phoenix Swimming Pools for over twenty years. Loved him like a Father. He was one of the most honest, sincere, and faultless Men I ever had the privilege of knowing. His positive influence on the lives of thousands of young people from South Phoenix cannot be measured.

Sally Muse

December 3, 2009

Jack will be fondly remembered as a wonderful gentleman and family man who will be dearly missed by all. We extend our thoughts and prayers to his family. Sally Muse (sister-in-law of Jack) and family (Mark and Deborah Muse and Dyana Sprouse) of Prescott, Arizona.

Weldon Clegg

December 3, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack's family.
My relationship with Jack goes back to the late 1940's. Jack was a young coach at Stevenson School and I was a young student.
Jack set a great example and gave encouragement to his students.
Over the years we maintained our friendship and enjoyed many rounds of golf.
He was a true friend and will be sorely missed by everyone that ever knew him.
Weldon & Mary Clegg

Joy Kiggins-Smith

December 3, 2009

My condolences to the Frew family for the loss of a wonderful man. Coach Frew as he was known to the many students that attended Stevenson School. Coach attended our neighborhood reunions when he was able to do so and played golf with some of the guys. Coach is probably the last of the many teachers we had at Stevenson and by far the best so he will truly be missed. We all loved him.

December 3, 2009

December 03,2009

Thinking of you at this time with deepest sympathy at the loss of your wonderful Father and our brotherinlaw'

Joe and Barbara Muse

Celia Caldwell

December 2, 2009

The loss of your Dad is difficult to bear, we share your grief, but all the GREAT MEMORIES of Uncle Jack and your families will be with us FOREVER. Much love, Celia Caldwell, Timothy, James & Andrew Barnes

Dave Caldwell

December 2, 2009

Always my favorite Uncle. Didn't get to spend as much time as I would have liked to, but the last time was a real treat and full of memories. One of my best days on the golf course was with my brother Philip and Uncle Jack some years ago on a beautiful fall day. So let's all hoist a cool one and remember Jack Frew. We love you, Dave & Debbie Caldwell

December 2, 2009

My deepest sympathy and thoughts are with the Frew family at this difficult time. When I saw Jack's picture and obituary, a flood of memories came back of my growing up at the Phoenix pools, with my father (Milt Morse) at swimming meets, and all of the other pool-related events. Jack was always such a favorite of ours. He was also a great boss when I lifeguarded during my college years. My thoughts are with all of you.

Ruth Ann Morse Gray

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