Frank was born March 12, 1927 in Lake Linden, Michigan to John and Irene (Falardeau) Laverdiere. He served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946 on the USS Merak (AF-21) and USS Massey (DD 778).
After graduating in 1952 from MSU with a Bachelors in Business, he married his wife Dorothy on August 28, 1954. They celebrated 61 years of marriage. Together they founded Laverdiere Painting and ran the family business for 45 years. He was a charter member of St. Gerard Church and performed in the annual Follies.
Frank had a zest for life enjoying skiing, golfing, playing tennis, and hosting pool parties which always included card games. He took the family on yearly neighborhood vacations and spent time on the lakes boating, windsurfing, and riding jet skis. He and Dorothy wintered in Fort Myers, and travelled the world together on many vacations. His children and grandchildren will forever cherish the many stories he told us.
Surviving are his children, Phil (Kathleen) Laverdiere, Renee Laverdiere, Dave (Dianna) Laverdiere, Michelle Pollack, and Paul (Barb) Laverdiere, and loving daughter-in-law Tia Laverdiere; 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Frank was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, son Doug, granddaughter Kristen, brother Reuben, and sister June Wiita.
The family will receive friends at 12:30pm on Monday, February 13th at St Gerard Catholic Church, 4437 W. Willow Hwy, Lansing. Father Mark Martin will be officiating the Rosary Service at 1pm and subsequent funeral Liturgy at 1:30pm. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Gerard in memory of Frank at www.stgerard.org
The family wishes to thank Portland Assisted Living and Memory Care staff for providing the excellent care of both Frank and Doug.
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