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Harry A. Frazee, 85, passed away on March 11, 2004 at his home in McIntosh, New Mexico. He was born in Rend City, Illinois on March 10, 1919. He moved to New Mexico in 1945 where he met and married Helena P. Meadows. Harry joined the army in 1940 and saw combat service in the Aleutian Islands, Marshal Islands, Philippine Islands and in Okinawa. He survived four beach heads and was involved in hand to hand combat with the enemy. Harry was awarded the Purple Heart, a bronze star with four oak leaf clusters, Philippine Liberation ribbon with two bronze stars, Asiatic Pacific Theatre Campaign ribbon, and other medals. He was seriously wounded; however, he survived his wounds only to go back into war. Harry was Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post number 3317 in Albuquerque for several years. He was a proud member of and supported the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a life member of both the Purple Heart organization and of the Disabled American Veterans. Harry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helena P. Frazee, of McIntosh; one daughter, Dorothy J. Bailey and husband, Johnie of Belen; two sons, Robert D. Frazee and wife, Ruth; David E. Frazee and wife, Vicky of Edgewood; one sister, Velda Smith and husband, Harold of Colorado; three brothers, Leland Frazee of Ohio, Wayne Frazee and wife, Betty of Washington, Lindell Frazee and wife, Lona of Rio Rancho. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, three grandchildren, one sister and three brothers. Graveside services, with military honors, will be held at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, on March 15, 2004, at 1100 hours. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. French Mortuary University Blvd. Chapel 843-6333
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