Frank King Mah

Frank graduated from Edison High School, served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He was the youngest of 6 children born to Billie Yuen and Woo Shee Mah. He is survived by his sister, Laura Lee, sisters-in-law, Patti Mah and Phyllis Mah, 2 nieces, 4 nephews, 3 grandnieces and 5 grandnephews, 2 great grandnieces and 2 great grandnephews and many, many friends. Frank was predeceased by his siblings, Evelyn Pong, William and Ron Mah, Barbara Chan, brother-in-law, Don Lee and his nephew, Leland Pong. He was a dedicated son, helping care for both of his parents as they aged and suffered health issues, sharing the responsibility along with Barbara. Frank never hesitated to take his parents to medical appointments and tirelessly would take them to run errands. When his mother suffered a series of strokes, becoming immobile, Frank would carry her up and down the front stairs when needed and assisted with 24/7 care at home. Frank and Barbara never complained about being caregivers while both continued to work full-time.

Frank received his Associate of Arts Degree in 1972 from Humphreys College. He joined the Libbey Owens Ford team in 1977, continued his career in glass production when the company sold to Pilkington and retired after 25 years of service in 2002. He was an honored member of the Aluminum, Brick and Glass Workers AFL-CIO-CLC chapter 418 in Lathrop, also, for 25 years.

For years, Frank fished the San Joaquin river, enjoying his time on the water and bringing home catch that would please his parents, family, friends and local Chinese restaurants. Not only would he ask these eateries to cook up his catches, but he would share fish with the staff for their own meals.

Frank enjoyed sharing meals with his local buddies and rarely refused to join one or a group of pals for breakfast, lunch or dinner. He had an expansive palate, enjoyed most cuisines and would always try a new dish at least once. He loved to eat, but more, he loved the company, camaraderie, sharing stories, laughter and having a great time.

He was known to enjoy supporting Indian casinos, making a day trip with friends and if luck was on his side, would treat those close to him to a meal. He was a budgeted gambler and was known to return home with money remaining in his pockets…most days!

Known to be a fan of all Bay Area Sports teams, Frank would sit in front of the TV to watch the 49’ers, Giants or Warriors. He could state current stats and standings and was always eager to discuss the failings or accomplishments of these favorite teams.

Frank loved time with his family and will be remembered for being the sweet, generous/fun uncle that always had something to give us when we visited, whether it was a giveaway from one of his casino trips, sharing something a friend had given him multiples of, local food he would purchase because he knew we enjoyed the item, like potato flour donuts or ravioli from DeVinci’s, a Pepsi or popsicle from his home refrigerator stash. A rite of passage when visiting the Stockton house that each of his nieces or nephews, grandnieces or grandnephews or even his great grandnephews would endure is having their shoes taken by him, then he would place them up high on a molding in the house where the owners could never reach the shoes. He would eventually take the shoes down and give them back, but only when we were leaving Stockton or if we cried.

After his parents and sister, Barbara, passed, he continued to live in the family home that he grew up in. Frank was independent and comfortable with his daily routine. He was a good gardener and carefully tended the front yard that had rows of calla lilies that Barbara loved and the back yard where the red date tree and winter melons would grow.

He will be missed for his quick smile and hearty laugh, his thoughtful, loyal, kind and generous ways. He was always ready to listen, willing to be a confidant and to lend a shoulder to lean or cry on. Frank was many things to many people, all of whom would and will always say, “He was a good, good man.”

A celebration of Frank’s life will be held at DeYoung Memorial Chapel on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am.