La Ree's Scrapbooks

Grandma Fraser kept hundreds of sports newspaper clippings that she saved in scrapbooks.  This is just an example of a few of those pages in those scrapbooks.  These pages happen to all contain something about her son (my dad), but these were few in number compared to the total volume.  She collected any sports article from the various colleges and universities in the state, the high schools and of the youth who weren't even her family.  I sense her connection, love, and loyalty to her community and state.  And it's pretty obvious - she loved following sports!

Talented Lady!

Grandma Fraser was the most talented lady I know.  She could do anything creative - cake decorating, quilting and sewing, crafts, crochet, knitting, and more!

As I enjoy doing some of this same things, I'm grateful for her example and inspiration.

These are a few of the items she has made for me.

La Ree in the News!

La Ree Fraser is sitting, the second lady from the left.

My dad looks just like her!

The Homestead

The Barratt family went to the Homestead resort in Midway, Utah often.  Here are a few photos of a visit in June 14, 1957.

Connie, Denice, Kristie, Julie, and La Ree Barratt Fraser

Connie, Kristie, and Denice

Sitting on the chairs - Dale Barratt, Fern Barratt (Dale's wife), and Vera Barratt Gustavson

A Day at the Dunes!

23 April 1969

Ethel Barratt and her daughter, La Ree Fraser at the sand dunes in Utah.  I love that they wore dresses no matter what.  That's just what ladies did then.  

La Ree Fraser, Kristie and Steve

Ethel Barratt and Denice

A Barratt Thanksgiving!

The table was set with the fine linens, china and crystal.  The aroma from dinner was wonderful!  Ethel Hamilton Barratt (my great grandmother) and her daughters, Vera Barratt Gustavson and LaRee Barratt Fraser (my grandmother) were the cooks.  They were known for their expertise in the kitchen.
Their families arrived, as well as the families of their two brothers, Dale Barratt and Jack Barratt. Everyone was dressed in their best - dresses, white shirts and ties.
My mom, Connie and my dad, Lynn Barratt Fraser, were newly weds, so Connie had never attended a Barratt Thanksgiving before.  The dinner was delicious and when it was done, the plates were cleared and the dessert was brought it.  Homemade cream puffs!  Connie remembers that everyone was eyeing everyone else and she wondered what was going on.  Then all of a sudden, cream puffs began flying across the table and a food fight was on!  People in their best dress were now covered in whipped cream!
After the fun, the mess was cleaned up.  A new batch of cream puffs were brought in, which were then
eaten and enjoyed by all!

The food fight begins!