Allen Leroy Frazier

Allen Frazier, 62, of Eagle died Sept. 24th while high speed taxi testing an experimental airplane he manufactured and designed with his business partner, Frank Miller. The aircraft unintentionally became airborne and he was unable to land the plane safely.
Memorial Services for Allen have been entrusted to the care of the Palmer Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater, Oklahoma and will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009 in the Chapel of the Palmer Marler Funeral Home.
Allen was born February 4, 1947 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to William and Marie Frazier. Allen graduated from Ponca City High School, attended Oklahoma State University and Wichita State University. He had an insatiable desire for knowledge and questioned all known aspects of science and technology.
Allen had a passion for aviation. His many friends at the Nampa and Caldwell airports were always dropping by the hangar to enjoy his wit and wisdom and to see what new ideas were being explored. The building of the aircraft involved a variety of original fabrication techniques which resulted in quick production of light and durable panels produced within high tolerances.
Before moving to Idaho, Allen and his business partner, Wayne Bradburn, had a technology company in Wichita, KS named DP-Tek. They developed and patented technologies for enhancing laser printers, including TrueRes which allowed for printing at 400% of standard resolution without hardware modifications. They licensed their technologies to large corporations and helped implement the technology into commercially available products. In 1996, laser printer market leader Hewlett Packard purchased DP-Tek, eventually leading to their products having exclusive patented DP-Tek technology advantages. After retiring from HP, Allen had time to pursue his love for flying.
Allen married Betty, his high school sweetheart. They were married for 44 years. Together they built airplanes, managed small companies, explored many countries and loved their time together. They have always cherished their family and friends. A highlight of every summer was the three week visit of the older grandchildren so Grandpa could show them some of our National Parks, take them flying, and just love spending time with them. He was an uncle who always had time to talk and even give a little guidance. He was very proud of his children and thought they did an excellent job in choosing their spouses. He was a loving son who made his parents proud.
Allen was quick witted, talented, and loving. We will miss him dearly.
Allen is survived by his wife, Betty of Eagle; his daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Nate Matt of Wichita, Kansas; his son and daughter-in-law, Brock and Kelly Frazier of Boise; his grandchildren, Sara and Katie Matt and Bryce and Faye Frazier;his father Bill and Judith Frazier of Stillwater; his mother, Marie and Davey Richard of Conway, AR; his siblings, Mike Frazier, Gayla and Tony Melton, Tonna and David Hall, Lionel and Tanya Richard, John and Debbie Hall, and Chuck Hall; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his infant daughters, Donna and Lana.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at the Warhawk Aviation Museum in Nampa, ID.