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Gunther Frank Obituary
Gunther was born in Oak Harbor on May 12, 1974, to Herman and Rosa Maria (Ochoa) Frank. He graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1992. He received a BA Degree in Art from Western Washington University in 2002. Gunther was a world-class photographer, with his works appearing in several publications and exhibitions. He also excelled as a free-style bicyclist.
He was baptized at and attended St. Joseph of Cupertino Catholic Church. He leaves his parents, Herman and Rosa Frank of Oak Harbor; one brother, Wolfgang Frank (Jessica) of Marysville; one sister, Marisa Henley (Floyd) of Vancouver, WA; three nieces, Jade Marie and Alea Rose Henley and Georgia Kate Frank; also numerous other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Mass will be held Friday July 24, 2009, 12:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rev. Jerome Kienzle and Rev. Qui-Thac Nguwen, co-celebrants. Memorial donations may be made to the Gunther Jose Frank Memorial Fund at any Bank of America branch. Family and friends are encouraged to leave their condolences at the online guest register at www.whidbeymemorial.com. Arrangements are with the assistance of Whidbey Memorial Funeral and Cremation Service, Inc., 746 NE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.
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Ami Cline
July 30, 2009
Gunther was one of those people i could run into anywhere anytime of day and he would just brighten it instantly. I never realized how ofen our paths actually crossed until he went missing. i miss him... he was a genuinely beautiful and peaceful spirit inside and out. He was the epitome of free spirit...i cherish the memories i have of our time together, and me and bellingham will miss him forever...love u gunther!!! ami:)
Nancy Arden
July 21, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We have heard stories about this crazy, quirky photographer who drives around in a Charlie Brown van for years. We had the fortunate opportunity to meet him in person at my nephew's wedding. He truly was a talented artist and will be very much missed by all of his friends and music community. Our condolences to all of his friends and family.
Andrea Vallee
July 20, 2009
Gunther's photography and craftsmanship have played such a significant part in my life these past several years and I am grateful for his many talents and friendship. He worked so hard to transform our home from a broken down old building to a beautiful space - even if it meant working all night to finish hanging drywall to meet our crazy deadline of getting everything done before our wedding. Our wedding day was documented through his lens - unique, quirky, original, loving. I miss seeing his van role in to Edison. I miss watching him play with my daughter while talking art with my husband. I miss hearing his latest antics and his thoughts on the world we live in. I miss his crooked smile and peaceful way. I will never forget my friend Gunther José Frank.
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