Frame, Francis Ferrel

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Francis Ferrel Frame, 91, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Lakeview Village, Amana. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, July 8, at Clover Ridge United Methodist Church, Walford, with Pastor Mike Townsley officiating. Visitation: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Norway, with military rites.

Francis was born June 1, 1922, in Salem, Mo., to Ferrel and Mary Flo Beaty Frame. On March 4, 1944, he married Delpha Mae Keys in Fairfield, Iowa. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran.

Survivors include sons, Gene (Evie), Gary (Cathy Osborne) and Richard (Cheri) Frame; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Arlene Clark and Bonnie Couch; and special person, Carolyn (Bob) Arvin.

Francis was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years; parents; brothers, Russell, James and Alan (Sonny); and sister, Maxine.

The family wishes to thank Lakeview Village and Essence of Life Hospice for their kindness.

Memorials may be made to Clover Ridge United Methodist Church, Walford, or Essence of Life Hospice, Amana.

Brosh Funeral Service of Norway is serving the family.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hrabakfuneralhome.com under “obituaries.”

Published July 6, 2013 in The Gazette