Robert "Tony" Douglas Fraser Obituary (1938

Robert “Tony” Douglas Fraser, passed away on May 31, 2017. He went home to a great reunion of family, friends, and loved ones. Born on January 24, 1938, to James and Kathryn Fraser, and had many adventures in life. Among those adventures were service in the Boy Scouts of America, earning the rank of Eagle Scout, and election to the Order of the Arrow. Tony joined the Army, and served his country in Germany and Utah. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many capacities for many years. As a full-time missionary, he served and taught the people of Guatemala for two years. There, he learned to speak Spanish, and for the rest of his life, he took every opportunity to practice the language—even if he had to corner strangers in the street! His favorite calling was as a Cub Master teaching boys about Scouting. His life was a great example of service to all that knew him, from stopping for strangers on the side of the road, fixing cars, helping people move, to lending out any and all belongings, which he never thought of as his own, but simply, “the car”, “the tools”, or “the food”. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, James Fraser and Kathryn Fraser, and his first wife Barbara. He is survived by his wife Bette, his children, Hugh (Michelle), Robert (Sandee), Joylyn (Larry), Eva (Steve), William (Stephanie), Ian, Cameron, Patrick (Laura), and Debra, and 18 grandchildren. Tony had a passion and talent for story-telling, and a great sense of humor. He could hold an entire room captive for hours with his stories, and listening to him was one of our favorite things to do together. He always claimed every word as true, even when he changed them over the years, or they became more and more sensational! He escaped danger and death every second of his life and went up against every vicious wild animal you can imagine using only his wit and quick-thinking (or sometimes a gun, fishing pole, or giant swing)! The more silly or cheesy a joke, the more Tony loved it. An informal poll of the family revealed that his favorite joke, by a landslide was, “Pull my finger!” A classic. He will always be remembered for the advice that he gave to his children, which was simply, “Be good!” He is loved and will be missed. “See you later Alligator! In a while crocodile.” Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 9, 2017 at the Franklin 1st Ward Chapel, 610 West 300 South, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Thursday, June 8 from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church Friday from 10-10:50 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Nephi City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.