Richard L. Frank

March 20, 1935 - August 2, 2007

Obituary, Richard L. Rich Frank March 20, 1935 ~ August 2, 2007 Richard L. Rich Frank of Falls City, Oregon passed away at his home August 2, 2007 at the age of 72. Richard was born in Loveland, Colorado to Jacob and Molly Frank. He graduated from Loveland High School in 1953. In May of 1971 he married Joyce Wood. Rich worked for Loveland Poultry for many years starting when he was still in school. He worked for Kodak Colorado and retired after 17 years in 1991. He then worked at Sams Club in Loveland until he and Joyce moved to Falls City, Oregon in 1995. He worked for Laidlaw Transit Inc. for 6 years where he drove the school bus at Falls City. He always enjoyed his "School bus kids". He was a lifetime member of Good Sams Club and an energetic and enthusiastic member of the local chapter "Polk about Sams" in which he held office for several years. He was an assistant director of the State of Oregon Good Sam organization and enjoyed meeting new people and working with the other officers. Richard enjoyed watching the numerous wild animals from his front deck at his home and especially looked forward to the new baby deer every spring. He always wanted to live in the country and enjoy the wild animals. He has been able to do this for the past 12 years. He made many things with his woodworking for friends and family and always enjoyed the time spent in his workshop. Richard is survived by his wife of 37 years, Joyce. He is also survived by daughter Ellen Frank, son Curtis Frank, stepdaughter Jessica Hopkins, two stepsons David Wood and Paul Wood, 4 granddaughters and 3 grandsons and Sister Elvera Findley. He also leaves behind 2 very special friends Ray and Loretta Phillips and his beloved faithful companion "Gus" He was preceded in death by his parents, step-son Alan Wood and Brother Robert Frank. Funeral Service will be held11:00 am Tuesday August 7, 2007 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dallas, Oregon. Burial will be held at Loveland Burial Park in Loveland, Colorado. Arrangements Entrusted to Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence