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Steven Frantz Obituary
May 24, 1961 - April 11, 2022
Steven James Frantz, 60, of Berkeley, California, passed away at home on April 11, 2022.
Steve was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 24, 1961. After graduating from Hudson High in Hudson, Ohio, he studied business administration at Case Western Reserve University and Bowling Green University.
Upon receiving his degree, Steve accepted a position in California, launching a 20-year career as a financial data expert, working for organizations such as Teradyne, Pacific Bell Wireless, QRS Inc, Peet's Coffee, The Discovery Channel, LECG, and Dictionary.com.
In 1998, while working at Pac Bell Wireless, Steve met Becke Broadbent. They married in 2001 and settled in Berkeley, California.
Steve was a longtime supporter of and volunteer for Guide Dogs for the Blind. He and Becke raised and trained puppies and provided foster care for the organization. Mr. Tibbs, a black Labrador retriever puppy they raised, was "career changed," allowing Steve and Becke to adopt him. Steve and Tibbs were inseparable for 15 years. Larry, his current Border Collie mix remained by his side until the end.
Steve enjoyed hiking, fishing, music, reading, historical architecture, and cooking. Steve also savored a bit of traveling, usually after considerable encouragement (he was something of a homebody). He enjoyed venturing to Alaska, Costa Rica, and the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming, and especially loved an annual Mother's Day camping trip in Big Sur.
In 2019, Steve was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. Following the diagnosis, he participated in multiple studies at UCSF Center for Memory and Aging under Bruce Miller, MD and Adam Boxer, MD, PhD.
Steve was predeceased by Edwin Theodore Frantz (father), Hudson, OH.
He is survived by: Elizabeth "Becke" Broadbent (wife), Nicholas Frantz (son) (Jane Keating), Rena Frantz (daughter), Ruth Callie Frantz (granddaughter), Rita Wessel Frantz (mother), Martha Frantz (sister) (Neil Pankler), Sue Halverstadt (sister) (Jake Halverstadt), Elizabeth Frantz (sister) (Hank Janoski) and Tom Frantz (brother) (Jane Frantz).
In lieu of flowers, the family would welcome donations to:
UCSF Memory and Aging Study on Frontotemporal Dementia 675 Neilson Rising Lane, Suite 190 San Francisco, CA 94104-3412 makeagift.ucsf.edu/FTD
Guide Dogs for the Blind Attn: Donations Department P.O. Box 151200 San Rafael, CA 94915- 1200 https://www.guidedogs.com/support-gdb/donate
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Memories and Condolences
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Leo Prada
May 23, 2022
Dear Becke, you are an amazing caregiver, wife and friend. Thank you for sharing this great man with me. Im grateful to have known Steve and to have called him my friend both at work and outside of work. I miss his humor, kindness, friendship and laughter.
Kathleen Caine
April 30, 2022
Sending you our deepest sympathy, Becke....we remember your wedding day up on the lake . What a beautiful day to remember. Now you are embracing the sorrows of life. God heal your heart. May Stevens soul Rest In Peace .
Trudi Michael
April 25, 2022
Becke,
A beautiful tribute to Steve and all his amazing accomplishments in life. His love of the outdoors and animals, and of course his one-of-a-kind sense of humor, made him a very special man. Sending love!
Joni & Mark Nordstrom
April 25, 2022
Dearest, dearest Becke, We are heartbroken to learn of Steve´s passing..I´m so sorry that we had no idea this could happen so soon. My God we would love to see you and give you a comforting, loving hug and support.Our condolences to you and the whole family. Love & Hugs, Joni & Mark
Lois Kaplan
April 24, 2022
Dear Becke, So very, very sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and wishing you peace. Big hugs, Lois
Wendy Trotter
April 24, 2022
I was so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Condolences to Becke and his family. This is a very nice rememberance of him. But, of course, I will also remember Genevieve Bujold and meatloaf when thinking of Steve. Love and miss you Steve!
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