Paul Edward Frank, 65, of Osburn, Idaho passed away September 2, 2011 at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Paul was born March 5th, 1946 in Kellogg, Idaho to Thomas and Minerva (Dunn) Frank.
Paul attended and graduated from Kellogg High School in 1966 he then entered the United States Army and was later honorably discharged. After his discharge Paul returned to the Silver Valley working as a miner for the Bunker Hill Mining Company in Kellogg, Idaho.
Paul met Evonne Olson and they were later married in 1972 in Minnesota. Paul loved and enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time at Derr Island. He loved being a snowbird with his wife Evonne, traveling to Arizona during the winters.
Paul is survived by his wife Evonne of the family home in Osburn, Idaho; 3 children Greg and his wife Stacy Frank of Rathdrum, Idaho, Carlene and her husband Chris Vanderhoof of Rathdrum, Idaho, and Derrick Frank and his special friend Nicki of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho; 2 brothers John and his wife Diane Frank of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, and James and his wife Connie of Hayden, Idaho; 4 grandchildren Brice, Hailey, Emily, and Erica; and numerous nieces and nephews. Paul is also survived by 2 brother-in-laws Richard and his wife Judy Olson of Auburn, Washington and Charles and his wife Kay Olson of Des Moines, Washington. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, and 3 brothers William, Raymond, and Gerald Frank.
Cremation was held and a memorial service will be held September 10th, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at the American Lutheran Church in Kellogg, Idaho with pastor Jason Bonnicksen. Everyone is asked to please dress casual. Please join the family for a reception/luncheon in the Church Fellowship Hall immediately following services.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to CaringBridge at CaringBridge Donation Processing Center PO Box 6032 Albert Lea, MN 56007-6632 or to Aplastic Anemia Foundation at AA&MDSIF, 100 Park Avenue, Suite 108, Rockville, MD 20850.
Shoshone Funeral Service and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements.
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Our thought and prays are with you and your family -- Larry and Jo Darling
Evonne - sorry we missed the memorial. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. -- Ralph and Marti Nyhus
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and dear friends. Paul was a genuinely kind man who will be missed by his family, friends, and community. He fought a valiant battle and now is at peace. Bless you all. -- Steve and Cedris Shepperd
Our thoughts and prayers our with you God Bless -- Ed and Jan Bailey
I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. My prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time of adjusting to not having him with you. -- Susan Kerns
Greg, Stacy, and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Hope that your memories grow stronger and give you comfort. May God bless you. -- Sherri Rewoldt
So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We were classmates starting at the old Lincoln School in grade school through graduation in 1966. Will always remember him as a kind, caring, and gentle friend. Our thoughts are with you and your family. -- Julie (Boulds) Olson and Tim Olson
Evonne and Family, I was truly saddened to hear of Paul's passing, I have known Paul for many many years. We were classmates, class of 1966, I worked with Paul at the Bunker, and we also worked together at the Bacon Syphon Tunnel Project during the 1977 Strike. May the Lord be with You and Yours. You will be in our Prayers. -- Bill and Shirley Larson, The Dalles Oregon
So sad to lose such a nice man. My thoughts are with all the family. -- Beverly Callahan Glencross
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort your loved ones in their time of loss. -- Richard and Connie Gutierrez
Evonne and family, Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you in the loss of your loved one, Paul. -- Delores Peterson
You fought the good fight Paul. Rest in peace. -- Gladys and Dale Carlsen
Dear Evonne and family, I was a classmate of Pauls from the fourth grade to graduation. Ruth has been passing on the updates on Paul's health for several months now. I assumed that you were getting our comments and then Ruthie informed us that you were not on the Class of 66 Facebook page. I was sad to hear of his illness and struggles these past many months. It must have been a very trying time for you and all your family. I send my love and best wishes to each of you. I moved away from Kellogg right after graduation. I enjoyed my childhood and growing up in Kellogg and my friends were a big part of my memories of growing up there. Paul was so much fun. Always had a smile on his face. He was funny and kind and I just remember him as being great company. I think that when we experience birth and death the veil between Heaven and Earth is very thin. How great is the joy of those family members that have gone on ahead and stand with open arms to welcome each one of us! Home again. May Heavenly Father wrap his arms around you. May you feel His love and comfort at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Paul was a wonderful human being and he will be missed. Sincerely, -- Barbara Johnson, Springville, Utah
