Howard Francis "Frank" Cash

Howard Francis “Frank” Cash – beloved husband, father and grandfather – passed away peacefully in his home on March 8, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on April 27, 1937, the first of two sons to the late Howard and Lillian (Mortensen) Cash.

Frank graduated from Climbing Hill High School in 1956. He furthered his education at Morningside College, earning a bachelor’s degree in mathematics in 1961.

An avid outdoorsman, Frank moved to Colorado to be closer to the hobbies that he enjoyed including hunting, fishing and camping. He had stories for days about his adventures in the woods – from stepping on a hibernating bear in the Rocky Mountains to chasing down Caribou in Alaska…most of which were true. He also loved classic cars and spent countless hours in the garage rebuilding engines and restoring Ford Mustangs. The cars, along with his hunting trophies, were his pride and joy and were kept on display for all to see.

Unbeknownst to him, his move to Colorado would introduce him to a new love, his wife, Sheila. They married on New Year’s Eve in 1965 and shared nearly 49 years of memories – raising two daughters and doting on four grandchildren along the way.

After working for private engineering firms, including a surveying company of his own, Frank made a career with the U.S. Department of Defense as a civilian contractor specializing in the areas of space, missile warning and war fighter support. He retired as a GM-15 in 1997 after more than 30 years.

After he retired, Frank enjoyed bowling and making trips “up the hill” to try his luck in Cripple Creek. Even when he wasn’t bowling himself, he spent many hours in bowling centers visiting with his friends and watching his family bowl.

Frank leaves behind daughters Penny and Dana and their spouses; four grandchildren – Kurt, Kenda, Taylor and Tanner; brother Ted (Verna) Cash and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his wife Sheila, son Kurt, and both parents.

A private celebration of life will be held for the immediate family this summer in the place that he loved most…the mountains.