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Frank Bailey Obituary
91, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully in Paradise Valley, Arizona, on October 4, 2014.
He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 26, 1922, to Waldmar Francis and Cassandra Debenham Bailey. He married Cleo Marie Hurst on June 12, 1946 in the Salt Lake City, Utah, temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in journalism.
He had an outgoing personality and made friends wherever he went. He had a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and was an inspiration to many.
Frank was one of the "Greatest Generation." He served proudly in World War II in the United States Army Air Corp as a navigator and bombardier flying in a B-17. He was shot down over Germany in 1944 and was a POW for the remainder of the war. He was later recalled into the military and served in the United States Air Force for 30 years before retiring in 1973 from his last station at Vandenberg AFB, California.
Frank was a tireless worker and took on many jobs after retiring. He served as campaign manager for Orrin Hatch leading up to Senator Hatch's first election to the U.S. Senate in 1976. He served from 1977 to 1980 as Mission President in the Ohio Columbus Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Cleo. They loved their missionaries. Frank later retired from Blaine Hudson Printing in Salt Lake City. Frank and Cleo moved from Utah to Arizona in 1993 where he continued to work as a church service missionary for several years.
He is survived by his wife, Cleo Hurst Bailey, and five sons and one daughter: Stanley (Linda), Michael (Glorianne), Brent (Janet), Brian (Jodi), Wade (Merri), and Carla (Kent) Ipson, and one sister, Annette Ingersoll. He has 24 granchildren and 50 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Rex and Ralph Bailey, two sisters, Barbara Hales and Margene Bagley, and one great-grandson, Joshua Ipson.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the Greenway Ward chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 4242 East Waltann Lane in Phoenix, Arizona. A viewing will be held
from 9-10 am just before the funeral. There will be a graveside service held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 13 at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park located at 3401 South Highland Drive in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Bailey
Cathy (Sabbe) Winward
October 2, 2023
We think of President Bailey often. He was a great mission president. This is a picture of the sisters in the Ohio Columbus Mission right after he and Sister Bailey came.
Steve Terry
October 24, 2014
Dear Sister Bailey and Family Members, I noted Brother Bailey's photo in the Obits and it instantly warmed my heart to see him again. For myself and my family – including my deceased father and mother, Vaughn and Peggy Terry, may we express our heartfelt condolences to sister Bailey and to each of the children – especially Brent, Brian, and Wade. Your dear father was bigger than life and a remarkable man from so many different dimensions. We are ever grateful for his life, family, service and remarkable example. Our love and prayers are extended to you, Steve Terry
Michael Cannon
October 19, 2014
Dear Sister Bailey, I am deeply sorry about the passing of your noble husband and our beloved mission president, but am eternally grateful for the loving kindness and profound influence for good you both have demonstrated through the years. Thank you for your faithful service and example of devoted discipleship. May the Lord bless, be with and comfort you especially during this tender time of separation. Much love to you and your family! (Elder) Mike Cannon
October 14, 2014
We would like to send our condolences to the family. It was our pleasure to have some association with Frank for a few years when the family lived in the Mt. Olympus Stake. He was a good man with wisdom and common sense. We enjoyed knowing him.
Hartley & Dixie Fredrickson
Susan Young
October 14, 2014
Sister Bailey,
A mission is a great period in most people lives and mine was even better because of you and President Bailey. You two are absolutely wonderful and I'm sure up in heaven they have Pres. Bailey working hard! Thanks for all the memories. "Sure Love Ya!!!"
Susan Raisor Young
Susan Young
October 14, 2014
Pat Bagley
October 13, 2014
Uncle Don was a great and good man. Always modest and self-effacing, he was one of the smartest and ablest people the "Greatest Generation" ever produced. Among my various aunts and uncles on the Bailey side, Don was the Atticus Finch of the bunch; solid, steady, and unwavering. My condolences to my cousins and Aunt Cleo.
October 13, 2014
Dear Cleo,
Horst and Helga will welcome him with open arms. They loved you both so much - you made them feel a part of things as strangers in a strange land. Thank you for your friendship to them. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Susan Sheehan & Richard Schwermer (the grandkids).
Val and Jeanne Buxton
October 13, 2014
Dear Cleo,
We remember with great affection you and Frank as our Mission President and having the privilege or enjoying your visits to our home in Enon Ohio. We have been uplifted by your kind and sweet spirits and appreciate your examples of righteousness. No doubt, Frank has flown to heaven and we are confident that the Lord has a very special place for you and him there. May the Lord comfort you at this time and always.
Val and Jeanne Buxton
Brian and Carol Savage
Brian Savage
October 12, 2014
President Bailey forever lives in my mind and heart as a great mentor and father figure for me. He taught me by example so much about love and integrity. I remain continuously grateful that the Lord placed him in my life. Sister Bailey, I know you will miss him very much. Much love to both of you!
Brian and Carol Savage
Brian Savage
October 12, 2014
Bruce and Debbie Atkinson
October 12, 2014
Dear Sister Bailey and family,
Bruce and I love and respect you so much. You had such a great influence on us as two of your missionaries. We will never forget the special spirit and love we felt.
When Bruce joined the Navy, it was our dear President Bailey who swore him in.
We love you and know that you will be together again.
Sure love you,
Debbie and Bruce Atkinson
October 12, 2014
October 12, 2014
Dearest Bailey Family, So sorry to learn of the passing of Bishop Frank. As a friend and neighbor on Monte Verde Drive, we shared many conversations and work in the Ward. I have missed him and the family since your move to Arizona. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, his memory will live on. Knowing of the Atonement, we will see him again.
Love to you all!
Paul Thornley Murray, Utah.
Brett Porter
October 12, 2014
Truly one of the great and noble has been called home, but not before leaving this world a better place. His example, his testimony, his very presence encouraged me to be better than I was. Tears of gratitude well in my eyes whenever I think of President Bailey and I thank Heavenly Father for the privilege of having known him.
President had an insatiable appetite for Wendy's hamburgers and frostys. One occasion I was working through lunch at the mission office, the other elders having left to eat, and President entered and asked if I would like to go with him to Wendy's. He then retracted and said, "Oh, you ate there yesterday, didn't you? You probably wouldn't want to go today." I assured him I eat there two days in a row. His eyes brightened and an expression similar to that of child who had just been told he could have any toy in the store covered his face! "Really??!!" he exclaimed clapping his hands together, "Great! Let's go!!!"
Heartfelt thanks to you President & Sister Bailey!
Sure love ya!!!
October 12, 2014
Sister Bailey, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will never forget the Sunday that President Bailey talked about the atonement and then passed the Sacrament to us. It was a moment of awakening for me. I often remember it when I am taking the Sacrament. And I remember the lighter side too. I remember a Christmas when someone made a joke, it had to do with Sister missionaries. It was funny, and he laughed and laughed. He is a good man. We love you and hope to see you soon, Sister Cathy (Sabbe) Winward
Sherrie Buchanan (Cope)
October 12, 2014
Dear Sister Bailey and your sweet family. I cannot express on paper my full and heartfelt love for you and Pres. Bailey. My life was forever changed while serving in the Ohio Columbus mission with your as our mission parents. You changed my life forever and even after I returned home from the mission you were always there for me. I could anytime any hour and you showered your love and affection for me and your missionaries. I love you so much and I am so grateful that the Lord blessed me to serve with you in Ohio. Thank so much for believing in me, for teaching me, for embracing me and for being true disciples of the Lord. I pray that he will continue to hold you in his arms and I pray for your health and happiness. Love you so much and as we said in the mission --"Sure love ya"
Sherrie Buchanana
Steve Motzkus
October 9, 2014
Sister Bailey,
Bless your heart! Sorry to hear about the passing of your dear husband! You two will always hold a large place in my heart! Sure Love ya! Elder Steve Motzkus
October 9, 2014
Dear Sister Bailey,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved husband. I count my blessings that I was able to serve with such a great and humble man. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss, but isn't it great to know the plan!
Love,
Elder Mark Brown
John Hulme
October 9, 2014
Dear Sister Bailey,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time of separation. I know how much you love President Bailey because that love was evident as I served as one of your missionaries in the Ohio Columbus Mission. I know that your heart aches now, but I also know your dear husband will be waiting for you on the other side of the veil and that he is in the arms of loving friends and relatives and a loving Savior. As Elder Nelson expressed, "We can't fully appreciate joyful reunions later without tearful separations now. The only way to take sorrow out of death is to take love out of life."
I hope you know how much I loved and admired your husband and you as I served my mission. He was such a great teacher and mentor and he led by example. He helped me build a foundation for my life that was centered on the atonement of Jesus Christ and I will be forever grateful to both of you.
I pray the Holy Spirit will be with you and comfort you and your family. I hope you know how much you are loved. Thank you again for all the service you and your husband provided to me during my mission.
Love,
John Hulme
October 9, 2014
Dear Sister Bailey and Family
Sorry to hear about your loss, President Bailey was a great person that I loved very much, he made a lasting impression on my life, he will never be forgotten! Sister Bailey I can never eat lasagna without thinking about you, when you would make it for the new missionaries when they arrived, I have never had any that was as good as yours was. Thank you for all that you done for me also. My prayers are with you.
Love Elder Hank Povey
Chris Guymon
October 9, 2014
Dear Sister Bailey, You and President Bailey have been on my mind in recent days and now I know why. I am so grateful for the foundation, love, and support you gave me as a missionary in the Ohio Columbus Mission. Many years have passed but the impact is still present and has greatly influenced my life and church service. I regularly reference the gems I gained as I speak and teach. Thank you for your sacrifice. I will forever be indebted to you and President Bailey. My love, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Chris Guymon
October 8, 2014
Dear Cleo, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Frank will be missed, especially by Ron as they shared many fun flying stories. love and hugs, Ron and Tanya Cannon
Bret Frampton
October 8, 2014
Dear Sis Bailey,
What an amazing man! I appreciated his love and support as a missionary as we served together many years ago! The mission set the tone for my life and I thank you for your service! God be with you and your wonderful family at this tender time! I will be eternally grateful for your service to me!
Sure Love ya
Elder Bret Frampton
S C
October 8, 2014
Dear Family, you have my deepest heartfelt condolences. May God be with you to bring you comfort and peace through this difficult time. He promises at Isaiah 61:2, 65:8, to actually do away with death forever;...will certainly wipe the tears from all faces..
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