Lance Cranston Frye

Lance C. Frye, 77, of Davenport, Iowa passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at his home surrounded by his beloved family. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 3-7pm at the Rolling Meadows Event Center; 657 S 16th Ave Eldridge, Iowa. In lieu of flowers memorials in Lance’s name may be made to the North Scott Boys Basketball Program, Hospice Compassus, or to Lighthouse Homecare.

Lance was born on December 12, 1946 in Davenport, Iowa to Norman and Zoe Frye. He graduated from North Scott High School and attended Northeast Missouri State. Lance was united in marriage to Cheryle Stater on July 25, 1987. In 1967 Lance and his father started Seven Cities Sod; he went on to run the business with his brother-in-law Jack Armstrong and later with his son Keaton. He was very involved with the community, serving on the North Scott Athletic Boosters as president for one term; the North Scott I-Club, and the Iowa TurfGrass Institute as Co-President. When he was younger, Lance had his pilot’s license and would fly Hayden Fry, Carl Jackson, and Barry Alvarez for various recruiting trips for the University of Iowa. He provided the sod for the “Field of Dreams” movie, was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan, and was awarded Fan of the Year award for the Iowa High School Boys Basketball Tournament in 2018. Lance loved his family dearly and looked forward to family vacations and get-togethers, no matter how crazy and insane they were.

Those left to carry on his legacy are his wife of 37 years Cheryle; children Tonya (Daryl) Andresen, Amy (Stever) Rogenski, Ashley Lightle, Dr. Lauri (Dr. Tom Ramstack) Harsh, Jill (SteveO) Oostendorp, Renae Frye, Natalie (Rod) Baetke, and Keaton Frye; 21 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings Margo Effland, Melody (Arnie) Ash, and Sunny Armstrong; and his beloved dog Molly.

He was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Zoe; brother Mark Frye; brother-in-law Jack Armstrong, and nephew Nick Ash.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Bianca and Carlos for their special care during this difficult time.