Ronald Howard Fraze

Jan 28, 1936 -

Apr 4, 2020

Longtime Alaska resident Ronald Fraze, 84, passed away on April 4, 2020, at Alaska Regional Hospital.

Ron grew up in Wilkinsburg, Pa. He loved to recount stories about his days playing football in high school, working at the steel mill and being the protector of his twin sister, Lois. Ron always joked that what he lacked in size on the football field, he more than made up with speed, tenacity and fearlessness.

After driving to Alaska from Pittsburgh in 1965, he worked as program director at KAMU, one of the first FM radio stations in Anchorage. In 1967, he met the love of his life, and wife of 52 years, Sandra Fraze.

Ron spent his professional career in Human Resources, putting thousands of Alaskans to work. At North Employment Agency, his company was integral to the cleanup efforts of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Ron closed out his professional career as an owner of Westaff Agency. He always believed the best in people and gave many Alaskans an opportunity to work who might otherwise not have had a chance.

Ron's passion was people. He loved sharing his life and faith in God. Ron served his community as a church elder at First Assembly of God for many years. His faith in God and love of Jesus Christ were most important in his life. He began and ended each day talking to his beloved Savior.

Ron is survived by his wife, Sandra Fraze; children, Susan Smith, Brian (Faye) Fraze, Chris (Missy) Fraze and Lisa (Arthur) Corliss; and his eight grandchildren. Ron is also survived by his twin sister Lois (Jim) Reabe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Katheryn Fraze; and his brother, Bob Fraze.

A Celebration of Ron's Life will be held at future date when his family and friends are able to gather and remember him.

The family wishes to thank the medical team at Alaska Regional Hospital for the care they provided and their compassion for the family.