Emerson Mickey Fraser

Our beautiful beloved Mickey graduated to heaven Oct. 13, 2024. He loved life, his family, his community and most of all Jesus. He lived an amazing life with the love of his life and wife of nearly 30 years Shannon by his side. Together they raised three beautiful children— Sonya, Krystianna and Alec—and in recent years added a son-in- law Mario and spunky granddaughter Isabella to the bunch. They were his greatest pride and joy. Mickey lived a life on the edge. His passions included skiing, climbing, sailing, cycling, wrestling and football, and really any sport that got him outside—all of which he did with excellence. At one point in his teenage years, he was among the top five junior cyclists in the state of Washington and went to the junior nationals. He was a state wrestling champion and had college offers for both wrestling and football. In more recent years he pursued these passions by coaching both wrestling and football. Being a part of training boys into men both on and off the field or mat was something he took great pride in and was more than just a job but a calling for him. He also spent nearly 35 years working in the woods as a logger. He was happiest with a chainsaw on his shoulder walking down into the rigging to cut the biggest trees he could find. By the end of his career, he had worked in nearly every aspect of the industry and was passionate about stewarding the forest the way God intended for us to. But also, he just wanted to cut really big timber. Many knew Mickey as Pastor. For over 20 years he has been a part of church pastorship, starting as a youth pastor where he influenced countless young lives, teaching them the gospel and discipling them. He led many missions trips. He was always encouraging those he discipled to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) preaching the gospel everywhere, to live out the full gospel in every aspect of their lives and to walk a life empowered by the Holy Spirit. He pastored at churches in Montana and Idaho before coming home and co-planting Valley Christian Fellowship here in Republic. Pastoring his congregation and discipling them in the ways of Jesus was his biggest passion behind being a husband, dad and papa. He has left behind many who greatly feel the loss including his wife Shannon; children Sonya, Krystianna (Mario) and Alec; granddaughter Isabella; mom Kristine (Steve); dad Kirk and many other siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends who were like family to him. He is preceded in death by three sets of grand- parents, his dad Rod, Aunt Alexis and cousins Becky and Keith. He has left a legacy that will be felt for generations. He loved to love people well and show them the love of God in everything he did. Love God, Love People (1 John 4:9-11). A service will be held at the Republic High School football field on Saturday, October 19th 2024 at 10:00 AM with a reception to follow.

Emerson Mickey Fraser

September 19, 1973 - October 13, 2024