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Obituary for FRANK


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday April 12, 2009

Lon Craig "Bill" Frank, 75, passed away peacefully Friday, April 10, 2009 joining his sister, Karel Ann Love; mother, Jessie Frank Maxwell; and father, Luke Frank, all of Oklahoma City. Bill is survived by his wife, Julie Wotkyns Frank; his four children, Melinda Byrn, Allison Frank, Luke Frank, and Eric Frank; and his grandchildren, Matthew Bernauer, Zachary Frank, Tyler Ann Frank, and Kyle Frank, all of Albuquerque. Born in Oklahoma City, Bill spent more than 40 years in the banking industry in the Plains, Midwest and Southwest U.S., leading his family through numerous adventures along the way. The Frank Family first moved to Albuquerque in 1973 when Bill joined Bank of New Mexico and returned for good in 1978 when he joined First Interstate Bank. He retired when working for Wells Fargo Bank. An avid golfer and swimmer, Bill was a family man in every sense of the phrase, and conducted himself personally and professionally with warm dignity and humor. Through the trials and tribulations of everyday life, he was rock-solid in his beliefs and support for those he loved. He enjoyed his retirement years with his close friends and family, including four grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, April 16, 2009, 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit, Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, Attn: Executive Director, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666. French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400