Richard Etheridge Frye II

May 1945 - Jan 2015

CMA Class of 1964

Coos Bay, AK
 

Rick was born May 9,1945, in Durham, N.C., to Richard and Leana Frye. He died Jan. 2, 201-5, in Coos Bay.
 

Rick grew up in Wake Forest, N.C. He was a graduate of Carolina Military Academy in Maxton, N.C. Rick joined the United States Coast Guard in 1965. He had a distinguished career for 26 years. He retired as a commander in 1991. Rick then moved to Valdez, Alaska and went to work for Alyeska Pipeline Service Company and retired in 2011 after 20 years. Rick is survived by his wife of 48 years, Karen Gustafson Frye of Coos Bay; daughter, Robin Frye of Douglas, Mass.; daughter, Melissa Wood of Coos Bay; son, Richard Frye III and his wife. Latosha of Anchorage, Alaska; and four grandchildren, Kara Wood and Zayne Wood, both of Coos Bay, Allysun Frye of Anchorage and Alexis Fry of Douglas, Mass.

The family suggests, that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Allegany Community Church, 66163 Church Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420; or Allegany Community Center, 10361 Coos River Highway 241, Coos Bay, OR 97420.

Arrangements are with .Myrtle Grove Funeral Service-Bay Area, 541-269-2851.