OBITUARY
Frank Willard Haselton
April 29, 1923 – July 9, 2024
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Frank Willard Haselton
Ecclesiastes 3:2 A time to be born..April 29, 1923...and a time to die..July 9, 2024
Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Dad, “Papa Frank”, “Grandpa
Joe” - Frank W. Haselton has gone to be with his Lord. He was preceded in death by his first
wife and mother of his children, Shirley, in 1987, his second wife, Rita, in 2002, and two
brothers, Walter and Charles. He is survived by his fiancee, Jeanette Kahn, his children Sharon
Amdall (John), Kent Haselton (Debra), and Linda Haselton, grandchildren Christopher Trader,
US Army (Yoo-hui) and Laurel Montgomery as well as great grandchildren Paisley, Jaxson, and
Ghino. He is also survived by siblings Tim (Lia), Shirley (Edward), Esther, and Stephen
(Debra) as well as many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and close friends.
Frank graduated from Clarkson College (now University) and the University of Missouri, was a
registered professional electrical engineer. Frank retired from Western Electric (now Nokia) in
1986 after working in North Andover, MA, Kansas City, MO, and Richmond, VA. He volunteered
for Meals on Wheels, and enjoyed lectures at the Virginia Historical Society, visiting the Virginia
Museum of Fine Arts and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, and participating in many Road
Scholar educational and fun trips. He enjoyed reading and helping his neighbors with small
repairs such as fixing lawn mowers, installing handrails, or building devices to make work easier.
We will celebrate Frank’s long life on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00 pm, preceded with Visitation
at 1:00 pm at Nelsen Funeral Home Chapel at 4650 S. Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23231.
His remains will be interred at the foot of his grandfather Frank Haselton in the Haselton
Cemetery located on Haselton Road in Wilmington, New York at a later date.
Frank’s family appreciates the kindness and care provided by Bon Secours Hospice House and
staff, friends and family. His favorite saying was “I’m vertical, happy, well-fed, and still in love.
Every day is a gift. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund or the
Church Building Fund at Corinth United Methodist Church, 23 W. Williamsburg Road, Sandston,
VA 23150.
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