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Memorial today for former West Seattle grocer Dean Fraker

September 25, 2009 12:08 pm
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Sorry for the short notice – we just found out the memorial is today: Dean Fraker, longtime operator of Fraker’s Market on SW Alaska near what is now Ercolini Park (noted here in a then-and-now story last year), died recently in Pierce County, less than a month after his 87th birthday, and his memorial is at 2 pm today at Trinity Community Church, 3807 Reith Road in Kent (map). We’re working on a longer story about his life and times and a unique slice of West Seattle history, but wanted to get quick word out now (and thanks to Dale for the original tip).

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4 Replies to "Memorial today for former West Seattle grocer Dean Fraker"

  • miws September 25, 2009 (12:23 pm)

    Thanks for this, TR. I had noticed Mr. Fraker’s name in the Obits, and/or Death Notices, from the Times/Legacy sites, and his name sounded vaguely familiar. This must be why.

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    Looking forward to the longer story.

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    Mike

  • Michael September 25, 2009 (2:32 pm)

    Me and my bro used to take our bottles to Frakers for refund and buy penny candy. The cranky old man was a true West Seattle icon.

  • TDe September 25, 2009 (3:46 pm)

    I live close by and wish there was still a little store there. Anyone know anything about the property?

  • CR September 25, 2009 (6:12 pm)

    I walk my dogs past his old store daily…most of wonder about old buildings and their history. Look forward to longer segment.

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