Obituary: Frey, Leo Harold

Age 92

Wed., Feb. 25, 2015

FREY, Leo Harold (Age 92) Passed away February 21, 2015.

He was born May 7, 1922 in New Leipzig, ND to John and Elizabeth Frey.

Leo was a truck driver for many years hauling asphalt and gravel.

He served in the US Navy during WWII.

He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church.

Leo is preceded in death by three wives Nevada Grace (Callaway) they had a daughter Karen Yvennette (Bob) King, Coney and Maxine Elizabeth (Haydon) Frey; brothers Edwin Reinhart Frey, Leo Floyd Frey, Reuben Etrein Frey, Herbert Rudolph “Herb” Frey, Phillip Johan Frey and a sister Katherine Goldie Busby.

He is survived by sisters Viola Lennora Evans and Olivia Adline Albert and brother Johannes George “John” Frey; daughter Karen (Bob) King; grandchildren Robert E. “Bob” King and Gina Y.

(Doug) Hoyt, six great-grandchildren; eight stepchildren; numerous step grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday 10-5 at Heritage and Funeral Service 10AM Tuesday March 3, 2015 at Hope Lutheran Church, 17909 E. Broadway, Spokane Valley, WA 99016.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church.

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