Photo courtesy of Colonial Funeral Homes - Brick
Brick, New Jersey
Jan 20, 1929 – Sep 26, 2016 (Age 87)
Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88,Brick, NJ
Jane Louise Frank, age 87, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on September 26, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Jane was born on January 20, 1929 to Fred and Elvina Larrence in Long Branch, NJ. She grew up in Oakhurst, NJ and graduated from Asbury Park High School. She loved music and was a self-taught organist, pianist, playing for many local bands, plays and her church. Jane became the organist and choir director at age 12 for the Wayside United Methodist Church and continued until 1971. Her unconditional love and drive to help others gave birth to the founding of her prison ministry "Our Father's Persistent Love" in 1994. Surviving to cherish her memory is her beloved husband of 51 years, Robert N. Frank, Sr., 6 children; Janet Papaioannou; Janie Shunk and her husband, Gary; Marie Deane and her husband, Edward; Robbie Brinkley and her husband, Gregory; Missy Corneliusen; Robert N. Frank, Jr.; 13 grandchildren; Theo Tilton; Candace Acker and her husband, Ryan; Andrew Deane and his wife, Shannon; Kimberly Murray and her husband, Jared; Brianna Newton and her husband, Nathan; Craig Shunk and his wife, Taylor; Doug Shunk and his wife, Lisa; Ryan Corneliusen and his wife, Lindsay; Kayley & Michael Corneliusen; Austin & Olivia Frank; Dante Luka Zanetic; 11 great-grandchildren, Jeremiah, Asher, Eliana, Gabriella, Abigail, Gideon, Titus, Hannah, Adalia, Lilyana and John. A memorial celebration of Jane's life will take place on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 123 White Oak Lane in Old Bridge. Please join us for refreshments following the service. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Jane's Prison Ministry, Our Father's Persistent Love, P.O. Box 871, Oakhurst, NJ 07755. Checks should be made out to OFPLM.
MISSING MOM TODAY MORE THAN THE PAST FEW YEARS. THINK ITS CAUSE WE LOST DAD THIS PAST NOV AND HER PRESSENSE AT HOME WAS STILL EVERYWHERE. NOW, ITS GONE BUT STILL IN MY HEART.
Janet Papaioannou
September 26, 2023 | Neptune, NJ | Daughter
I had the pleasure of knowing Jane and some of her family from our first church many decades ago. I was so blessed to be friends with Marie and interact with Robbie,Missy and Nicky, so I knew what a beautiful family she had and what a wonderful job she did in raising them. I loved hearing her play the piano with such exuberance,as did so many... and loved the character she was-she and Bob always smiling and a joy to be around! I got to witness and be a recipient of her gift of hospitality....
Lynn Daubenspeck
October 07, 2016 | PA
Nick: I was real sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Regardless of her age, it is never easy to lose your mom. After my mother passed, I still found myself picking up the phone to give her a call. May she rest in peace with the Lord.
Bill Abele
October 05, 2016 | Verona, NJ
Nick, as you know this has been a difficult week for your Verona Lions brothers, with the loss of one of our own Wed. evening. That does NOT diminish our sorrow for you in your personal loss. I offer you my family's condolences and we will keep you and your family in our prayers! GOD's peace, my friend!
Paul Grimes
September 30, 2016 | Verona, NJ
Nick, my condolences to you and your family on your loss. She will be in my prayers.
Rich
Richard Holley
September 29, 2016 | West Orange, NJ
Jane was a wonderful friend who showed God's love in all that she did. Our prayers go out to Bob and the whole family.
Rich & Mary Ellen Hampel
September 29, 2016 | Harrisburg, NC
I will miss her smile and hugs every Sunday for 2nd service at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge!! May God comfort the family and may His peace fill the hearts of ALL those Jane touched!!!---Love Pastor Samuel Munoz Jr, Maria Munoz & Steven Munoz.
Samuel Munoz Jr
September 29, 2016 | Old Bridge, NJ
My Sincere Condolences to all of you. She was a beautiful person, Mother to my dear friend, Robbie, and her siblings, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. I am so sorry for the tremendous loss to the Frank family and friends.
Debbie Moiseyev
September 28, 2016 | Howell, NJ
So sorry for your loss. What an incredible woman!
Michelle Streeter
September 28, 2016 | Olympia, WA