HS FOOT: Longtime San Fernando volunteer Frazer dies

Bill Frazer, who dedicated his life to San Fernando High football for the past 50 years as a volunteer coach, died July 26 from complications from Leukemia. He was 68.

Frazer began volunteering immediately after graduating from San Fernando in 1960, and "he loved every minute of it," said his wife, Karen, one of four family survivors along with a niece, Theresa, and nephews Charlie and Scott.

"Bill was just so inspired and so taken by the students and the coaches," Karen said. "He really did love every minute of it - as long as they were winning. You know how that goes."

Among Frazer's duties was publishing an annual booklet of the team's history and statistics that was always meticulous, along with taking care of administrative paperwork, helping to break down game film and thoroughly analyzing opponents' statistics.

Frazer and his wife have lived in Mission Hills for more than 25 years. He also worked as a Red Cross volunteer since 1971, and through the years Frazer worked in broadcasting and private business.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Sunday at Lorenzen Mortuary in Reseda.

-- Gerry Gittelson