Frank Davis Van Vliet Jr.

Dear Nancy, Blair and Chris:

Bob Lawrence, retired Sierra College faculty member and resident of Auburn called me yesterday to inform me of your dad's passing.

Your dad was always a very special person to me. During my years on the staff at Sierra (64-72)we had frequent and regular visits. As noted he was a good listener and an excellent "sounding board." He was a man of immense integrity who was open, positive and committed to doing the right thing. I admired him then and...

Our thoughts are with you at this
sad time. With sympathy,

In 1974, I taught for Sierra College on the Nevada Union campus. Although I was young,27, I had been teaching at the college level for 5 or 6 years. I was having a terrible time with three males who would make inappropriate comments, etc. Frank called them in and basically stated to them that the comedy hour was over. They were on the GI bill, receiving money to go to college, but had no interest in the subject. The situation was corrected immediately and I have been grateful to Frank...

Dear Nancy, Chis and Blair

It is with sadness that I write this note to you and your respective families.

Only this past week-end Ed and I were in Stockton and the thought crossed our minds to drive a bit further and stop by your dad's retirment home for a quick visit.

Since time was a factor in our decision and we would have normally called your dad before we came for a visit, we felt we would make that journey at another time.

There is no one else in my...

Dear Chris: Please know that my prayers are with you. You have now lost two of the most important people in your life. They are certainly in Heaven together and shining down on you. May God bless you. I will remember them both at Mass this week. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. With deepest sympathy,

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.