William F. Frazee

Frazee, William F. (Bill)
age 79 passed away on May 22, 2011 in Goodyear. His loving wife of 40 years, Sandy, preceded him in death. Bill leaves behind daughter Karen Kuehn, son William and wife Denise Frazee, all of Denver. He also leaves son Brett, his wife Brijn and their two boys Braden and Brody of Florida. Bill also has two brothers, both still living, Bob in the Detroit and Jack in Texas. Bill was born in Washington, PA in 1931 and was raised there until after World War II began. His family moved to Detroit, MI in 1942 where after high school he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force spent three years of duty on Okinawa and Japan flying as a chief mechanic on C-119's in support of ground troops during the Korean War. Bill had a lengthy career in organized labor and as a lifetime union member, retired from the Communications Workers of America in 1996. At the International Typographical Union in Colorado Springs, CO, Bill established the first 401k program for employees of the union. In 1997 Bill was named the CWA Co-Director of Education Programs which provided funds to employees for lifelong learning programs including fees for college tuition. Bill and wife Sandy retired in Goodyear in 2001. Bill was very proud of his contributions to employees and continued his union membership until his death. He will be missed by family and friends and most remembered for his contributions to the employees he so vehemently represented.