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FRANK A. LT. COL. USAF (RET.) Passed away peacefully at home the evening of July 14, 2011 with his family by his side. Frank was born April 16, 1932 in Lafayette, LA. Upon graduation from the University of Southwestern Louisiana with a BS in agriculture, Frank joined the USAF as a 1st Lt. Frank's first assignment was in Tierra Amarilla, NM, where he met his beloved wife, Isabel Francine Martinez (aka Fran/Bow). Frank's distinguished military career included assignments in Germany, Goose Bay, Labrador, and Alaska where, as base commander of a radar site, he earned Alaskan Air Command's first Outstanding Unit Award. His final assignment was at Kirtland AFB where he retired in 1975. Frank later acquired and operated Sandia Saw Shop for 33 years in Albuquerque. A renaissance man, Frank's many interests included flying, touring his motorcycle and motor home, woodworking, writing, cooking, gardening and painting. Frank authored several prayers and lead Bible Study Fellowship groups in Albuquerque, he will be remembered for his tremendous Christian faith and is most assuredly delighted now in the presence of his Lord. Frank is survived by his wife of 56 years, Fran; his children, daughter Laura A. Towne (Rick A. Towne), of Albuquerque, son Frank Bonnet Jr. of Albuquerque, daughter Lisa Bonnet Grace of Phoenix, AZ, son George A. Bonnet of Salt Lake City, UT; his grandchildren, Jasmin O'Brien (Cody O'Brien), Shannon Towne, Dustin L. Grace, Jena Tegeler and Manon Bonnet; his great-grandson Cole E. O'Brien; his sister Julie L. Bonnet of Lafayette, LA and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Heritage Hospice for their care and most of all, the many family members and friends for their loving thoughts and prayers. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Frank's name to the Alzheimer's Association and Parkinson's Fund in Albuquerque. Arrangements are being made by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE. A Memorial Service will be held at Eastern Hills Baptist Church, 3100 Morris NE. Monday, July 18, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Larry Miller officiating. Please visit our online guestbook for Francis Arthur Bonnet at RememberTheirStory.com Lovingly Pre-planned at FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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