Montene Frazier

Montene Frazier, 90, a long-time resident of East Wenatchee, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, following an extended illness. She was the second to youngest of 10 children, born January 31, 1933, to Holmer S. and Katie Edith Harris in Izzard County, Arkansas. At the end of the Great Depression in 1939, her family relocated to the Wenatchee Valley to work in the farming and orchard industries. This is where she met and married Nelson E. Frazier in 1952. They temporarily lived in Yuma, Arizona, until he was discharged from the Army. Upon return to Wenatchee, Nelson worked at the Alcoa plant, and Montene was a homemaker, supported the family by working seasonal jobs, and raised five children. Later, she partnered in a family-operated business, Wenatchee RV, and a second-hand business, L&M This and That. She left a legacy of hard work for her children and grandchildren. Montene loved family sing-a-longs, gardening, going to yard sales, and playing cards, especially Pinochle or Texas Hold ‘em. She was outgoing and jovial, and she dearly loved her family and friends. When you graced her door, she would greet you with a warm hug and ask what you wanted to eat. She was known for her hospitality at home, hosting large holiday meals and baking pies, as well as at Colockum Elk Camp. Though not much of a hunter herself, she helped dress and pack out her share of the game, always keeping the campfires going for her "Boys.” Montene is survived by her five children; Dwight (Linda) Frazier, Dwain (Penny) Frazier, Tom (Patty) Frazier, Edwin (Barbara) Frazier, and Cynthia (Michael) Weldin; a brother, H.D. Harris; a brother-in-law, Raymond (Margie) Dale; and many beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Nelson E. Frazier; daughter-in-law, Diana Frazier; sister-in-law Knoxine; a granddaughter, Jana; Dear friend Earl Pierce; her parents; 8 siblings, John Hicks, Marlene Harris, CO Harris, Edith Earlene Frazier, Irene "Jo" Sanders, Cicero "Tootsie" Harris, RC Harris, Lorene " Becky" Boler; and many other dear family members and friends. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park, 1301 10th St NE, E. Wenatchee, WA. Pastor John Sterk will be officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023,11:00 AM, at the Bethel Baptist Church, 1354 Eastmont, E. Wenatchee, WA. Arrangements are by Chapel of the Valley, 378 Eastmont Ave, East Wenatchee, WA.

Montene Frazier

January 31, 1933 - February 8, 2023