ChatGPT Helping With Obituary
As I indicated in my last post, this was my first stab at using an AI to put together an obituary using the pro version of Gemini and then the pro version of ChatGPT. As I had stated in the Gemini post, my friend of ten years, Boise (Leroy “Boise Frazer) passed February 21, 2026 while I was down in St. Thomas. He had passed before I had a chance to see him while Susan and I were visiting there.
I performed what I considered a fair test of Gemini and ChatGPT. An identical prompt and identical screenshots were inserted into both AI systems. The raw output from ChatGPT is shown after my prompt below.
Ultimately, I used the output from Gemini as the base for material I placed on the Perfection Connection about page. I thought it somehow seemed more personal. Of course, I was surprised that Gemini expressed condolences to me. You can judge for yourself as the exact prompt and its exact output are displayed below.
Leroy “Boise” Frazer, my friend who I knew over the past 10 years as the owner of the Perfection Connection at Coki beach, passed recently. I would like a very detailed story about Boise built using the text in the screenshot pictures I have attached. It should be written in first person by me.
My personal interaction with Boise was mostly a friendly face at the beach when Charles (me) and Susan would visit the beach. We would often interact with Boise, Roger, Guy, and Everette as well as Boise’s step grandson when there. Boise was one of my website clients and I had put a website up for him on https://perfectionconnectionsmoothies.com in September 2021. I spoke with him occasionally about his ideas of doing business on the African continent. He always seemed a gentle, well mannered soul. Susan and I will certainly miss him when we go to Coki Beach.
This story should indicate that most of the details of his life, I learned from his obituary at https://online.anyflip.com/gmaqu/wltg/mobile/index.html and reference that in the story where applicable.
My goal with this is to place it on his Perfection Connection website to share what a wonderful person Boise was and how much Susan and I will miss him.
And the Perfection Connection where Roger and Guy still make smoothies, makes the absolute best smoothies with real fruit on the island as far as I am concerned!
Raw ChatGPT output:
Here is a long-form story written in your voice that you can place on the Perfection Connection website. I based it closely on the obituary pages you shared and referenced them in the narrative as you requested.
Remembering My Friend Leroy “Boise” Frazer of Perfection Connection
Over the past ten years, one of the familiar faces Susan and I always looked forward to seeing at Coki Point Beach in St. Thomas was Leroy “Boise” Frazer.
If you spent any time around the beach, you probably knew him.
Boise had that kind of presence.
He had a warm smile, a calm voice, and a personality that made you feel welcome the moment you walked up. Susan and I would often stop by his place, Perfection Connection, not just for smoothies but to say hello and talk for a while.
And yes — the smoothies there are the best on the island as far as I am concerned. Real fruit. Real flavor. Nothing fake.
Roger and Guy still make them today, and every time Susan and I visit Coki Beach we will think of Boise standing nearby with that gentle smile of his.
Recently Boise passed away on February 21, 2026. After hearing the news, I read through the beautiful memorial program his family created. Most of the details about his life that I share here come from that obituary program published online at:
https://online.anyflip.com/gmaqu/wltg/mobile/index.html
Reading it helped me understand just how full and interesting his life truly was.
And it made me appreciate even more the quiet, kind man I had come to know at the beach.
A Life That Began in the Caribbean
According to the obituary, Leroy “Boise” Frazer was born on March 3, 1948 on the island of St. Thomas. His parents were Martha Gordon and Jens Frazer.
His childhood included time on Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, where he lived with his mother, brother, and sister. Later he returned to St. Thomas to live with his godmother.
Like many young men growing up, Boise had his share of youthful trouble during his teenage years. Eventually he was sent to a boys’ school in St. Croix.
That experience appears to have helped shape the man he later became.
While attending school there, he developed an interest in sports, especially boxing and baseball.
Those early experiences likely helped build the determination and strength that would later define his life as a businessman and entrepreneur.
Early Life in New York
At one point Boise moved to New York to live with his older brother Henry.
While living there as a young adult, he owned and operated a laundromat. That early venture shows something that many people who knew him later would recognize right away.
Boise had an entrepreneurial spirit.
He liked building things.
He liked creating opportunities.
And he liked working for himself.
While living in New York he also became a father, welcoming two daughters into the world.
Later he married and had a third daughter, Laroisha.
Returning Home to St. Thomas
After the passing of his mother, Boise returned home to St. Thomas in 1980.
That decision would shape the rest of his life.
It was after returning home that he started the business that so many of us came to know and love.
Originally it was called Perfection Ice Cream.
Later the name changed to Perfection Connection, located at Coki Point Beach.
That little spot by the beach has been serving visitors and locals ever since.
And today it continues operating — a testament to the legacy Boise built.
Many people remember Boise not just for the business itself, but for the smoothies he proudly served.
His family wrote in the obituary how they could always count on him to make delicious healthy smoothies whenever they visited.
Susan and I can absolutely confirm that.
If you ever had one of those smoothies, you know exactly what I mean.
My Connection With Boise
My own relationship with Boise developed over the last decade.
Susan and I visit Coki Beach regularly when we are in St. Thomas. Over the years we got to know several of the people who make the place so enjoyable — Boise, Roger, Guy, Everette, and Boise’s step-grandson.
It was always a friendly environment.
You could walk up and immediately feel like you were among friends.
Boise eventually became one of my website clients as well.
In September of 2021 I created a website for him:
https://perfectionconnectionsmoothies.com
We talked occasionally about business ideas and his vision for the future. He often spoke about opportunities in Africa, something he clearly felt passionate about.
Those conversations were always interesting.
Boise was a thoughtful man who seemed to enjoy thinking about what might come next.
But he never seemed rushed.
He carried himself with a calm confidence.
A Man With a Vision
One thing that stood out in the obituary was how Boise’s family described him as a visionary and an entrepreneur.
That description matched the man I knew.
He believed in working for himself and setting his own schedule.
He believed in building things.
And he believed in following his own path.
His family shared that Boise developed a deep interest in Africa and made several trips there over the years. During those trips he formed lasting relationships and even became involved in investment projects.
Some of those projects included helping develop a hotel and building housing for staff members at a local school.
He was proud of those efforts.
And it shows that his interests went far beyond simply running a smoothie stand at the beach.
A Man Who Loved Family
The obituary also reveals how deeply Boise cared about his family.
He had four daughters, including Kikora, who was born in 1988 and raised in St. Thomas.
He was extremely proud of his grandchildren, especially Kimani and Wafiq.
The family described how he loved watching Kimani compete in sporting events whenever he could.
It is clear Boise was someone who valued family connections deeply.
He was also a strong presence in the life of his sister Muriel Gordon-Smith and her children.
Over the years he mentored and helped many nieces and nephews, sometimes even giving them employment.
Those kinds of things tell you a lot about a person.
The Man People Remember
Reading the many tributes in the memorial program paints a clear picture of the impact Boise had on those around him.
Family members describe him as a mentor.
A teacher.
A father figure.
A friend.
Several tributes mention his generosity, his guidance, and the quiet strength he showed to those around him.
Others talked about his ability to welcome people into his world — whether at his business on Coki Point Beach or during conversations about life, faith, and Africa.
Many people remembered his bright smile.
And many mentioned his kindness.
Those of us who met him casually at the beach saw that same warmth.
He treated people with respect.
He was easy to talk with.
And he always seemed genuinely happy to see you.
What Susan and I Will Remember
For Susan and me, Boise will always be part of our memories of Coki Beach.
We will remember walking up to Perfection Connection and seeing Boise nearby.
We will remember the easy conversations.
We will remember the friendly atmosphere he helped create there.
And of course, we will remember those incredible smoothies.
Roger and Guy continue serving them today, and they still taste as good as ever.
But the place will never feel quite the same without Boise.
A Legacy That Continues
Boise’s family wrote in the memorial program that he had a very big heart.
They said the only thing bigger than his heart was his bright smile.
I think that sums him up perfectly.
Boise lived life on his own terms.
He built a business that continues serving people today.
He invested time and energy into family, friendships, and dreams that reached across continents.
And he left behind memories that many people will carry with them for years to come.
Susan and I will certainly miss seeing him when we visit Coki Beach.
But every time we stop by Perfection Connection, we will remember the man who created it.
And we will remember the gentle, well-mannered soul who made that place feel like home to so many people.
Rest in peace, Boise.
You are remembered.
And you are missed.
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