Bradley J. Fraser

bradley j. fraser
Bradley J. Fraser, age 64, Fargo ND died July 27th 2021 in the care of Hospice and Villa Maria Nursing Home in Fargo. Brad was born to Wilfred and Mary Jo (Haley) Fraser on January 10, 1957 in Winona, Mn. He grew up there until 1967 when the family moved to Detroit Lakes, MN. He graduated and went on to become a dedicated carpenter. He was one to measure three times, and cut once. He moved to Des Moines, Iowa where he married Karen Christenson and had two beautiful children. He was a member of the Local 106 Carpenters Union. He worked hard perfecting his skills. He married Debbie Schmidt June 13, 1998 in Fargo, ND where he resided until his death. Brad knew how to make you laugh, and loved his friends and family unconditionally. When it came to the open road adventures, it was with his Harley Davidson. He was very generous with his time and talents to those who knew him. Always had a smile on his face, and laughter in his heart. He was known to his friends as “Popeye”. With a love of music and the blues, he enjoyed playing guitar and the harmonica. A very positive person, even until the end. He always said he was going to get better and walk out of the nursing home, but cancer had another plan. Surviving is his significant other, Debbie Schmidt, Brothers Tim-Prescott AZ, Mike (Leslie) Winner SD, Dan-Fargo ND, Brian-Detroit Lakes MN, Sisters Kim (Mike) Johnston – Billings MT, Kelly (Brad) Malstrom - Detroit Lakes MN, Mary Fraser – Detroit Lakes MN., and several nieces and nephews. Brad was proceeded in death by his parents. A special thanks goes out to Hospice of the Red River Valley and Villa Maria Nursing Home. A celebration of life will be held at Gooseberry Park (Small Shelter), Moorhead, MN Saturday, August 21st from 11-3pm

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  1. Thanks for sharing knowledge, about nature, rainbows, life in general. Full of wisdom, he was a social bug. Loved people, teasing me all the time and making me laugh. His voice when he sang was amazing. He made beautiful stair ways. He was a perfectionist. I learned so much from him. We had our own little language. He loved nature and wanted to get to the woods one more time. It didn’t happen. I love you,my Bradley. Miss you terribly already 😢😞.

  2. So sorry for your loss I have been thinking about you and I want you to know that Andy and I will always be there for you. You are a big part of our life as was Brad. We will celebrate his life and all his accomplishments. He was a very unique man and I will miss him. The laughter and the wise cracks and all of the support to all he cared about. Please hold your head up and be strong because he would not want us to cry for him he would want us to have a shot of tequila and celebrate. No more pain he is with Cody. I love ya.

  3. Sending Thoughts & Prayers to Bradley’s Family at this Difficult Times. All that knew Him, Definitely A Treasure & will be Missed.

  4. I’m so sorry for your loss, Brad was a good guy & my friend for many years. I’m sorry to say I can not attend his celebration of life cuz I would love to.R.I.P. Brad

  5. popeye we will miss you ,
    you were one of a kind. you were always there for me day or night. good or bad ,till the end.
    you taught me many things and i thank you.
    il see you again my friend,on the other side. save me a place by your side and you can teach me again.
    your loving friend
    jeff mclaughlin


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