Gail O. Frazier, 66, died June 12, 2009, at his home in Logan, Iowa, with his family at his bedside.

Funeral services were Tuesday, June 16, at the First Presbyterian Church in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Interment was in the Logan Cemetery.

Gail Owen Frazier was born Jan. 14, 1943, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Stanley and Lola (Orchutt) Frazier. He spent his early years in Oklahoma and the remainder of his childhood on the family farm outside of Logan.

He graduated from Logan High School in 1967, then went to the American Flyers School and earned his pilot and flight ratings.

On Aug. 27, 1966, he married Nancy Marene Ryan of Blair.

Mr. Frazier initially instructed new pilots (some of whom became lifelong friends or relatives) at the Council Bluffs Airport, and then flew corporate jets for various employers in the Omaha area. He took a sabbatical from flying while his children were growing up and farmed with his father for many years north of Logan. He finished his flying career as a corporate pilot out of Omaha.

He was a passionate fisherman and especially enjoyed his trips to Red Lake, Ontario. He also enjoyed spending time in his garden, tinkering with antiques and his boat, and spoiling his grandchildren. They were the light of his life.

He is survived by his wife Nancy, of Logan; sons and daughters-in-law, Bradley and Susan Frazier of Layton, Utah, Spencer and Teresa Frazier of Springdale, Ark., Russell and Rosanne Frazier of Branson, MO.; daughters and son-in-law, Stacey and Brian Murphy, and Alison Frazier, all of Omaha; 18 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Memorials are suggested to the Jim Wood Aquatic Center; Camp Nebowa, My Stuff Bags Foundation, and Caring Bridge.

Logan Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

The following is from the World Herald 14 June 2009

Frazier, Gail Owen

Jan 14, 1943 – Jun 12, 2009

Went to Heaven from his home in Logan, IA. Gail is survived by his wife Nancy; sons and families, Bradley Frazier (wife Susan, and 3 children, Brock, Madison and Kacie) of Layton, UT, Spencer Frazier (wife Teresa and 3 children, Sydney, Kennedy and Rhett) of Springdale, AR, and Russell Frazier (wife Rosanne and 6 children, Rosalie, Alexis, Pearl, Lily, Oakley and Navy) of Branson, MO; daughters and families, Stacey Murphy (husband Brian and 6 children, Mark, Adam, Jack, Sean, Ryan and Luke) of Omaha, NE, and Alison Frazier of Omaha; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many “buds”.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be made to the Jim Woods Aquatic Center, Camp Nebowa, My Stuff Bags Foundation, and Caring Bridge. The family would like to thank the staff at Creighton Medical Center, Nebraska Medical Center, Harrison County Home Health and Odyssey Healthcare for your special care.

Visitation with family 6-8 pm Monday at the Logan Memorial Chapel in Logan, IA. Funeral 10:30 am Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Missouri Valley, IA. Burial in the Logan Cemetery at 1:30 pm Tuesday

Logan Memorial Chapel Logan, IA 712-644-2929