Boston, Massachusetts
FRANK, John "Knox" McEwen, 34, was killed in a skiing accident near Montrose, Colo., on Friday, March 30, 2012. Knox was born in Richmond, Va., on January 26, 1978. He was a 1996 graduate from St. Christopher's School in Richmond, Va., and a 2000 graduate from Sewanee: The University of the South in Tennessee. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service in Gunnison, Colo. He lived in Crested Butte, Colo. Knox loved the Colorado mountains, his friends, his family and his dog, Darby. Knox is survived by his parents, Martha and Doc Frank of Tappahannock, Va.; a brother, Latane Frank of Lander, Wyo.; a sister, Katherine O'Keeffe of Boston, Mass.; nieces, Annie and Fiona; nephews, Liam, Ben, Oliver and Mawson; and godfathers, William A. Morecock of Williamsburg, Va., and John Knox McEwen of Matoaca, Va. The service will be held on Monday, April 9, 2012 at 2 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 216 Duke Street, Tappahannock, Va. 22560. Burial to follow in the church yard, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. Donations may be made to: Memorial Fund For Knox Frank, c/o EVB, P.O. Box 1005, Tappahannock, Va. 22560.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Knox was a human being of the highest caliber. From his earliest youth you could tell that he was a stand-up individual. I think that's testament to extraordinary parenting as much as to who he was as a man. I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. For the rest of my life I will think of Knox whenever I go snowboarding. I'll always ride with his memory and a full heart.
Zach Anderson
March 31, 2013 | Toronto, ON
Just found out about Knox. I am saddened by the news . He was one of our favorite kids at St. Chris during the time we were in Richmond. He always had a smile and was a joy to be around. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Bryce and Zach Anderson
January 01, 2013
I worked with Knox in Alaska doing mining exploration work in 2001. We had the opportunity to work in some incredible places that most people will never see. But the summer and fall was really made amazing by the incredible personality of Knox. I've never met anyone quite like him and he stands out in my mind even after all these years. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.
Susan Deane, Geologist
August 19, 2012 | Rossland BC Canada, BC
Mr. & Mrs. Frank,
Knox and I worked together during high school. He was one of the kindest people I've ever known- he was someone that even after 15 years, you still remember him with great fondness and admiration. I am so sorry for your loss and hope that your many memories of him will bring you comfort.
Emily Bell
April 09, 2012 | Richmond, VA
Everyone at NOLS Rocky Mountain sends our deepest condolences to Latane and Emily Frank, and family during this sad time. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
April 09, 2012 | Lander, WY
We came to share time with Knox on several occasions when visiting our daughter, Chrissy , in Crested Butte. Knox was a gentleman and always a pleasure to be with. He will be missed by all those that were blessed to have had their lives touched by him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nadine and Tom Oliveri
April 07, 2012 | Methuen, MA
Thinking of you at this time and wanting to say we thought your son was a wonderful young man. How lucky we were to have had the opportunity of knowing him. May God bless your family and friends.
Dave and Mary Rasmussen
April 06, 2012 | Fargo, ND
We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Tom & Suzanne
April 05, 2012
So sorry for your loss
Sarah and Mac Wade
April 05, 2012 | Richmond, VA
