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Edward Eugene Fryar

1931 - 2025

Edward Eugene Fryar obituary, 1931-2025, Colorado Springs, CO

BORN

1931

DIED

2025

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Edward Fryar Obituary

Fryar
Edward "Ed" Eugene
Fryar
December 19, 1931
May 1, 2025

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward "Ed" Fryar, who departed this life on Thursday, May 1st, 2025, at the age of 93 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A devoted husband, father, Papa, Great-Papa, and friend, Ed leaves behind a legacy of strength, love, and service.
He is survived by his two daughters, Mary Janssen and Carol Wright;his three siblings Carolyn, Marilyn, and Kenneth; his three grandchildren, Kristen Smith, Nick Janssen, and Katelyn Wright; and his five—soon to be six—great-grandchildren.He is also lovingly remembered by his extended family: Tim Wright, Richard Smith, Sarah Janssen, and Robert Carpenter, who will forever cherish his memory and carry his legacy forward.
Ed will be remembered for his warm smile, unwavering love for his family, his love for Western Films and John Wayne, his passion for the game of baseball, and for his dedication and service to our country. Though he is no longer with us in person, his love and lessons will remain in our hearts forever.
A rosary will be held Tuesday, May 13th at 9:15 am, funeral at 10:00 am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with a committal service to follow at 12:00 pm at Pikes Peak National Cemetery. A reception will follow at 2:00 pm at The Lounge, 3440 W Carefree Cir 80917.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on May 11, 2025.

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Memorial Events
for Edward Fryar

May

13

Rosary

9:15 a.m.

St Patrick Roman Catholic Church

6455 Brook Park Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

May

13

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

St Patrick Roman Catholic Church

6455 Brook Park Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

May

13

Service

12:00 p.m.

Pikes Peak National Cemetery

10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80925

May

13

Service

2:00 p.m.

The Lounge

3440 W Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80901

Funeral services provided by:

Mountain View Funeral & Cremation

7011 Campus Drive Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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