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William Frost Obituary

William F. Frost Native of San Francisco Returned to God November 12, 2010, surrounded by family. Born in San Francisco Feb. 15, 1923, son of the late Solomon J. and Mary Keating Frost, dear husband of the late Barbara Frost, loving father of Evelyn Thompson, Sheila Shener, Mary Sweeney, and Barbara Galvin, Raymond Frost, Liam Frost, Brendan Frost and the late Brian Frost, cherished brother of Thomas Frost and the late John Frost, Patrick Frost and Marian Ercolini, loving father in law of Tom Thompson, Jim Sweeney, Nick Shener, Dennis Galvin, Liany Frost, and Robin Hubinsky. Cherished brother-in- law and devoted uncle of the Frost, Ercolini and Crotty clans. Beloved grandfather of Elizabeth, Daniel, Joseph, Billy, Sean, Jennifer, Steve, Paul, Declan, Caitlin, Isabella, Briana and Kalen. Dear friend of Mary Forese. Together with wife Barbara, whom he met at a YCW dance at St. Boniface, he raised his children in the Sunset District. After a major heart attack Bill became an avid runner completing 2 marathons. In his retirement along with Barbara he enjoyed activities such as skiing, body surfing, camping, hiking, square dancing with the Caper Cutters and traveling to Europe. We will miss his kind and loving presence. Graduate of St. Peter's High School, veteran US Army WWII, member IBEW Local 6, Retired Electrical Shop Foreman at Washington and Mason Cable Car Barn, devout member of Holy Name of Jesus parish for 60 years, 4th degree Knight of Columbus, Knight of Holy Name, member of the Legion of Mary, volunteer at the VA Hospital. Friends may visit Thursday, November 18th after 6:00pm at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 40th and Lawton St, San Francisco and are invited to attend a Vigil Service at 7:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated Friday, November 19th at 11:00am at Holy Name. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be sent to Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 26 Broadway, 14th floor, New York, NY 10004.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16, 2010.

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teri barrett

November 18, 2010

Dear Liam, Sean, Jennifer and Frost Family,
You are in my prayers and thoughts. Bill sounds like a wonderful, outgoing, and thoughtful man. I see the same great qualities in you, Sean, and Jennifer. God Bless you.
:( Teri Barrett and Jack

Patti Devine Geib

November 18, 2010

I have many fond memories being part of the Frost family and 43rd avenue. How did we all fit into the station wagon for Sunday drives. Mr Frost was the greatest and really funny and always made me feel welcome in his family. I can't believe your parents had eight kids and still did so much cool stuff like ski, run and bodysurfing! Now that's living a full life!

Kirk Tomioka

November 18, 2010

Dear Liam, Sean, Jennifer and family.
We are thinking of you and sad to read that your Dad has died. He must have been very proud of you all!
We know that you have many funny and happy times to remember because of him.
Kirk and Lyn Tomioka

Kevin Bishop

November 17, 2010

Sorry to hear of your loss. We wiil say a prayer for him

patrick mullins

November 17, 2010

Liam,
Thinking of you and your family. Hoping time and memories help you through this difficult loss.
With Love, Patrick and Kathleen Mullins

Kathleen Daly-van den Akker

November 16, 2010

Dear Evelyn and the Frost Clan,
It sounds like your dad lived a fabulous life after raising you all. What a wonderful example he is to all of us to live life to the fullest and enjoy every moment of every day. You are fortunate to have had him in your lives for so long. You are all in the Daly Family's thoughts and prayers.

November 16, 2010

Liam, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Phil Dito

November 16, 2010

Dear Liam,
Keeping you & your family in our prayers.

Kim, Jerry & Jerry D'Arcy

November 16, 2010

KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS
Mission Council 2519
May you rest in peace and prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi go with you.

Emory & Celia

November 16, 2010

Liam,
God Bless you and your family!!

Chris Cunnie

Nancy Burke-McCarthy

November 15, 2010

Mary and Family,
Many fond memories from our Holy Name Days. May your memories give you strength and the love of all those around you help you through the days ahead.

LYNETTE HOGUE

November 15, 2010

Liam and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

November 15, 2010

To the Frost Family: Mass is offered for Bill at St. Peter's Church. The Children and Staff of St Peter's send prayers for him and all his family. His humor and faith are a gift to share. Victoria A. Butler and Sr. Marian Rose Power RSM St. Peter's School San Francisco.

sandy foote

November 15, 2010

your story touches me. I am faceing death. I hope I will have a long life.
Love Ssndy (anomomous)

November 15, 2010

Dear Frost Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad is one of the greatest people I know. I will always remember the Sunday trips in the station wagon to stinson beach or wherever we went. His great sence of humor always made us laugh. He will be missed. I am thinking of all of you, you were lucky to have you Dad around for so long.
Maureen (devine) McGowan

November 14, 2010

Unclie Bill will be missed. I will always remember his smile and laughter, he enjoyed life and loved his family. He is surely already in heaven having a bit of a family reunion there. Love to all his my cousins and their families, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss.
Beth (or as Uncle Bill always called me "Elizabeth"). Ercolini

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