Frank Edward Sullivan

Frank Edward Sullivan, 78, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 6, 2013, at home in Grover Beach. He was the fourth of six children born to Ralph and Blanche Sullivan in Minneapolis, Minn. The Sullivan family relocated to San Luis Obispo in 1947, where Frank attended San Luis Obispo High School, then Cal Poly through his freshman year. In 1954, he started a required two-year military obligation in the U.S. Naval Reserve, having served most of it on the heavy cruiser U.S.S. Bremerton as an I.C. Electrician. While in the Navy, he also taught remedial math and discovered his future career. After the Navy, he returned to school. Frank graduated from San Jose State University in 1960, with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology. He was soon employed by Philco in the aerospace industry, until he returned to San Jose State, where he earned his master's degree and teaching credential. While employed by Philco, Frank met and dated his future wife, Jacquelyn Karl. The couple married in 1963, then relocated to the Central Coast when Frank was offered a position at Arroyo Grande High School. He taught typing, business and computer classes for 29 years. Frank served as the Junior Varsity Basketball Coach for six seasons and the Teacher Association President for one year. During summers and holidays, he was a tour guide at Hearst Castle for 28 years. Frank is survived by his wife, Jacky; daughter, Lynne VanArtsdalen (Clay); son, Tom Sullivan (Suzanne); grandchildren Victoria, Lauren, Taylyn, Brandon and Trent; brother, Tom; and sisters Pat and Ann. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m., followed by a celebratory memorial Mass at 10 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2013, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 501 Fair Oaks in Arroyo Grande. Donations may be made in Frank's name to Central Coast Hospice in San Luis Obispo or St. Patrick's School in Arroyo Grande.