Obituary: Beatrice May (Baker) Fraker

Beatrice “Bea” Fraker, age 91, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson.  She was born July 26, 1932 in Coleman Michigan to Carl & Rhuey (Alberts) Baker.  She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Bea married Marvin Fraker on August 3, 1957 who she was married to for 63 years.  She is survived by their four sons and their wives: James (Marcela)-Oceanside, CA., Gerald (Bobbie)-Roanoke VA, Donald (MaryJane)-Grand Rapids MI, and Daniel (Janet)-Manitowoc WI.  Eight grandchildren: Tanya, Joel, Pamela, Kimberly, David, Sarah, Amy & Elliot.  Six great grandchildren: Payton, Cali, Brent, Elizabeth, Tomas & Gabriel.  Several nieces, nephews’ cousins & friends.

Bea graduated from Coleman High School in 1950 and St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Saginaw MI, in 1953.  She was a participant in the Nurses Health Study at Harvard Medical School.  She was active in her church-Southwest Church of the Nazarene in Gregory, MI, she taught Sunday School, was on the Board of Stewards, was missionary president and treasurer for many years.  She was awarded the Queen of the District & Distinguished Service Award from the Nazarene Eastern Michigan District Missionary Society and the Doris Dicky Award.

Highlights of her life were her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren & serving her Lord.

Funeral services will be Monday, April 1, 11:00 am at Southwest Church of the Nazarene, 14555 Holmes Rd, Gregory, MI. The family will receive friends from 10-11 am at the church.  Following a luncheon at the church, burial will be at Washtenong Memorial Park in Ann Arbor.  In lieu of flowers, make donations to Southwest Church of the Nazarene Missionary Society in Gregory MI. Arrangement were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel.