Heaven received a very special person. Francis A. (Frank) Abrams passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on August 2, 2018 with family by his side. With the loving care and a very special thank you to Frank’s youngest son, Marty. He was blessed to be able to stay in his home during these latter years.
Frank was born April 8, 1921 in Crookston, Minnesota. He was the son of Otto and Mattie Abrams. Frank was an Army Veteran, serving from 1942 to 1945 in the 551st Airborne Division as a demolition expert and loved parachuting form gliders. After being honorably discharged, Frank Joined the Carpenter’s Union and worked on various hydroelectric projects in the Northwest. He also worked for many local union contractors.
Frank was devoted to his faith and his community, always putting others’ needs before his own. With a strong moral compass, he could often be found working on construction projects for the church and building houses for Habitat for Humanity. He enjoyed travelling to Minnesota and Iowa, visiting friends and relatives, especially his brothers and sisters. Frank loved nothing more than spending time with his family and friends at his cabin.
He was very active and enjoyed cross-country skiing, fishing, waterskiing and bicycled until he was 89.
Frank is survived by his sister Arlene Noyes; sons Milo (Marla), Myron (Tracy), Mark (Karen) and Marty; grandchildren Sean (Christina), Toby (Jeana), Mike (Jessica), Sarah, Brandi (Andrew), Myles (Heidi), Lexie, Scott, Jodi, Mandi (Ty), Darren, Tylea (Jake) and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by Delma, his loving wife of 62 years; siblings Alfred, Don, Margret, Dorothey, Melvin, Ivan, Jewell and Spence.
Graveside services with military honors will be held Friday, August 10, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at West Hills Memorial Park.
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