Elizabeth “Liz” Fraser passed away on July 21, 2020, at the age of 92 in Greenville, Michigan. She was born Elizabeth Amy Riley in Bloomington, Illinois, on January 17, 1928 to Guy and Geneveive Riley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Henry Morley Fraser Jr., in June of 2004, a son David Fraser in 1966, and Grandson Steven Gilbert in 1993. She was also preceded in death by her mother, father, brothers Tommy and Bob, and sister Mary.
She is survived by her five children: Linda Fraser (Al Worrell) of Milford, Michigan; Diane Fraser of Emporia, Kansas; Kathy (Dan) Maguire of Greenville, Michigan; Morley (Susan) Fraser of Bay City, Michigan; and Doug (Carrie) Fraser of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. She was especially proud of her 12 Grandchildren and 20 Great-Grandchildren, who brought her so much joy.
Liz loved and lived well all her days, especially her 66 years invested in the Albion community. As the wife of coaching legend Morley Fraser, she was an Albion College Briton through and through, and was an active supporter of the college both in word and deed, even after her husband passed away 16 years ago. She continued attending sports games, meeting each new college president, encouraging the recipients of the Morley Fraser scholarship, and staying in touch with former Albion College baseball and football players. She dedicated her life to helping others. One of her most proud accomplishments was earning the designation of a 20 gallon blood donor and volunteer of the year from the American Red Cross for organizing blood drives for 20 years.
She lived a life of faithfulness and kindness to God, family, and friends. She was a champion for social causes upholding life, health, justice, and love. Some of her notable efforts include: helped create the Learn to Swim Program in Albion, successfully moved legislation to save the mourning doves, worked to eliminating smoking in the dorms at Albion College, was an active member of the fundraising committee for the Calhoun County Humane Society, helped establish the Albion recycling program, wrote for the Journal of Albion for many years, was Grand Marshall for the Festival of the Forks in Albion, and was a member of Philanthropic Women.
She will be missed by so many who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, July 24 at 1:00 p.m. (Private) with visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Goodrich Chapel of Albion College, 201 N. Ingham St., Albion, MI 49224. Due to the current restrictions and mandates with COVID 19, please be prepared to practice social distancing and adhere to the mask requirement for being indoors. You may also View Elizabeth Fraser's Facebook page where the service will be live streamed.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made toward two funds at Albion College. They are the Morley Fraser Scholarship endowment fund and the Steve Gilbert Scholarship Fund for future teachers. Liz would also want to encourage and challenge people to make a difference in your own circles of influence and live your life to the full!
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