Remembering a Legend of Coki Beach: Leroy “Boise” Frazer
Susan and I often walk over to Coki Beach from Margaritaville the several times a year we visit St. Thomas. There’s a specific energy we’ve come to expect—a blend of the salt air, the turquoise water, and the warm, steady presence of our friend, Leroy “Boise” Frazer.
For the past ten years, Boise was a mainstay in our lives. As the owner of Perfection Connection, he created more than just a business; he created a landmark. Whether we were catching up with him, Roger, Guy, Everette, or his step-grandson, Boise was always there with that signature, gap-toothed smile—a trait I later learned is a sign of honor and beauty in many African cultures. To us, he was simply a gentle, well-mannered soul who made the absolute best real-fruit smoothies on the island.
In September 2021, I had the privilege of building the website for his business. During our professional chats, our conversations often drifted toward his true passion: the African continent. He spoke with a visionary’s spark about doing business there, investing in the land, and building connections across the ocean.
While I knew the man on the beach, it wasn’t until I read his official obituary that I realized just how expansive and “larger than life” his journey truly was.
A Journey from the Islands to the World
Born on March 3, 1948, in St. Thomas, Boise’s life was a testament to the Caribbean spirit. His story took him from Tortola to a Boys School in St. Croix—where he picked up boxing and baseball—and eventually to New York City. Even back then, his entrepreneurial heart was beating; he owned and operated a laundromat in New York before the pull of the islands brought him home in 1980.
It was upon his return that he founded the business we all love. Originally called “Perfection Ice Cream,” it evolved into Perfection Connection at Coki Point Beach. For over 50 years, Boise was a fixture on that sand. As his brother Gerald Duncan noted in his tribute, Boise was making “Smoothie Daquiris” long before the big chains ever existed. He even used his knowledge of herbs to craft medicinal blends, like the locust-and-spice smoothie that helped his brother through a bout of “Chicken Gunya.”
A Visionary with a Global Heart
Reading through the tributes from his daughters—Kikora, Laroisha, and Laroisha’s sister—and his many nieces and nephews, I realized that the “gentle soul” Susan and I knew was also a fierce mentor. He taught his family how to drive (on the left!), how to run a business with integrity, and how to live life on one’s own terms.
His “Sunset” on February 21, 2026, closed a chapter on a man who was deeply devoted to his roots. His wardrobe of authentic African attire wasn’t just a style; it was a reflection of his soul. He followed through on those dreams he discussed with me, successfully working on investment projects in Africa, including a hotel and housing for a local school. He didn’t just talk about a legacy; he built one.
The Legacy Continues
Coki Beach feels a little quieter now. Susan and I will deeply miss seeing Boise’s face and hearing his stories of adventure. However, his spirit is still very much alive at the stand. Roger and Guy and others are still there, carrying on the tradition of excellence and serving up those incredible smoothies that Boise perfected over half a century.
Boise once said he wanted his legacy to continue, and it does—in every cold drink served on a hot day, in the projects he built in Africa, and in the hearts of everyone who was lucky enough to call him a friend.
Rest in peace, Boise. We’ll see you at the beach in our memories.