Paul Joseph Fry Jr.1931-2015

On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Dr. Paul Joseph Fry Jr. passed away in his home in El Macero, California in the company of his family. Paul was born in Dixon, Illinois in 1931, the son of Paul J. and Lauretta M. Fry, is preceded in death by his wife, Dee, of 53 years and is survived by his six children, twenty three grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. Upon graduating from Notre Dame, Paul attended Medical School at the University of Illinois; he served his internship at Chicago’s Cook County Hospital and did Residency Training at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed his medical training in the Civil Service in Public Health specializing in Orthopedics.

In 1964 Dr. Fry moved his family to South Lake Tahoe and established the Tahoe Fracture and Orthopedic Clinic where he practiced for 50 years. During this time, Dr. Fry corroborated with others and created the first formal medical care for the U.S. Ski team. Barton Hospital physicians continue to provide medical coverage for the U.S. Ski team. Dr. Fry traveled to many foreign countries with the goal of teaching other physicians or directly administering care to those in need. Living in South Lake Tahoe allowed Paul to be an avid outdoors man, he was often seen cross country skiing to work, riding his bike, or hiking through desolation wilderness.

Dr. Fry’s philanthropy work was extensive, he felt it was his Christian duty to serve others through Jesus Christ and gave to many without others knowing. Paul served on the Barton Hospital and Carson Valley Hospital Boards and was intricately involved in the development of medical services in South Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley.

Dr. Fry especially enjoyed family and friends, his great joys were the many relationships developed over the years and human experiences he often shared during conversation. Dr. Fry was appreciative of his family and friends; many can recall stories of “Papa” “Pops” “Paul” and “Dad” - he will be missed. May he be blessed with eternal peace in the company of his wife Dee.

Services to be held at St Theresa’s Catholic Church, 1041 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe, California, 96150. Rosary will be Friday, July 24 at 7:00 pm followed by funeral service Saturday, July 25 at 10:00 am and reception at Grace Hall.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Maloff Center of Excellence - c/o the Barton Foundation at 2092 Lake Tahoe Blvd suite 600 SLT 96150 and/or to St. Theresa’s Bread and Broth kitchen that serves the needy in our local community.

God our Father,

Your power brings us to birth.

Your providence guides our lives,

And by your command we return to dust.

Lord those who die still live in your presence, their lives change but do not end.

I pray in hope for my family, relatives and friends, all the dead known to You alone, and especially, today, for Pops.

In company with Christ, Who died and now lives, may they rejoice in your Kingdom,

Where all our tears are wiped away.

Unite us together again in one family,

To sing your praises forever and ever.

Amen

For the repose of Pop’s soul. Lord have mercy.