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Frank Matthew Gross "Blackie"
He is survived by his wife, Virgie, of 25 years; nine children; 31 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Dorothy and Betty; and many nieces and nephews.
Frank proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS Quapaw.
He was a commercial fisherman for 35 years, and was fondly known as Blackie in the industry.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; sister, Ruth; brothers, Virgal and Robert; and daughter, Colleen.
A memorial service will be held at the VFW hall in Everett on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 2 p.m. A celebration of life will follow at 3 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Gross
Ronnie Kae Opstrup
May 4, 2011
I love you Grandpa always & forever you will be in our hearts <3
May 2, 2011
Grandpa, I love you so much. I am so proud that you were able to know and love my kids. You were one of a kind. Miss you already Gramps - Judie
May 2, 2011
Dear Gross Family,
I met Blackie on board the Patty J many, many years ago. I seem to remember that he had baked a cake that day. Larry and I have thought of him and the family often over the years. We have a lot of ties and special memories that bind us to him and the family. Please know that you have our deepest sympathy and are in our prayers. Glenda Dontos
May 2, 2011
Dear Gross Family,
Blackie meant a lot to me. I thank him for many things, including teaching me discipline. He was a hard task master but was always there when it counted. I admired him for being a great family man, always putting his family first, especially spending his most valuable asset, his time, with his children. I'm so glad he found a wonderful woman to give him joy and comfort in his later years. I will forever link Blackie with my dad and the Patty J and link Mike and Ron with being such good friends to me. Larry Dontos
Lonnie opstrup
May 1, 2011
I love you grandpa,today,tomorrow & always !
May 1, 2011
This is to Grandpa Frankie's Granddaughter in Baker Oregon. We don't know why our Loving God can give us such losses to bear, we do know that your Son,Your Grandpa and our Grandson Charlie- have done what we all hope to do some day and that is to be with our Heavenly Father in a new and Glorified body. No more Sorrow! No more tears! Our Prayers are for your comfort and May you be Blessed. So glad we met and shared our loses at McD. Sincerely The Wicks and Browns.
Chris and Sandy Wolf
May 1, 2011
Bobbie, Mike, Ron, Denise and Gloria, We were saddened to hear of your loss and are thinking of you.
Don and Diane Mulder
April 30, 2011
Dear Gross Family,
Brother Frank was a very dear Friend. I haven't seen him much the past view years but I know he never quit loving Jesus and I know we'll see him again someday. He's probably hanging out with my Dad about now. Love All of You, you have my prayers.
Jennifer Ream
April 30, 2011
You will be missed Grandpa Frank! The first thing Jordan said when he heard the news of your passing was that you get to be with Grandma Colleen. Give her a hug for us...Love you both.
Teal Shipley
April 30, 2011
i was one of those 49 grandchildren. he always made me laugh and i was really close to him. as onry as he was it just always made my day to go see him. I will alwaysh old a special place in my heart for him! (:
Danielle Brown
April 30, 2011
Grandpa - I am proud to be able to say I am your granddaughter. And so thankful that you were able to meet my little girl before you passed. I love you and you will live in my heart and memories always. Give Grandma my love and don't worry about us, we'll take care of each other until we see you again.
Danielle
Gloria Edwards
April 30, 2011
How do you say good bye to your hero daddy I love you so much you taught me so many great things in life!
Jennifer Shipley
April 30, 2011
Grampa - I love you and I am so proud to have been your grand daughter. Give Gramma a big hug from me and don't worry we will look out for Virgie.
Jennifer
Alyce Nopson
April 30, 2011
I am deeply saddened to hear of Frank's passing. last time I had seen Frank was at Leonard's funeral and he was giving us his infinite words of wisdom. He will always be a true one of a kind. Love and Prayers to everyone in the Family. Alyce
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