Frank Howard Urbick

1955 - 2017

Sept. 30, 1955 - Dec. 14, 2017 Frank Howard Urbick of Everett, WA went crabbing on Thursday, December 14, 2017 and did not return. It is believed he went overboard somewhere between Everett Marina and Hat Island. The US Coast Guard held an extensive search and found Frank's boat, but not him. Frank was born September 30, 1955 in Lake Stevens, WA. He graduated from Everett High School in 1974. After a brief stint at Weyerhaeuser, Frank started his 30+ year career at General Telephone Company (GTE). He remodeled his childhood home in Lake Stevens and embarked on the life of a family man. Frank was a loving, committed, and engaged father and always there for his son, Cale and daughter, Ali. Both of his children describe him as their best friend. Frank will be remembered for his supportive, nonjudgmental, and caring nature toward his family, friends, and acquaintances. He cared deeply for people and was selfless with his gifts to others, whether it be time spent talking, or Christmas presents and food for a family in need. Frank spent the last 15 years with his partner, Crystal. The two of them enjoyed road trips, opening their home to loved ones and watching old movies. Frank retired from Frontier Communications (formerly GTE) in May 2015 to commit his time to family, in particular his grandson, Beck, fishing, traveling, and anything else outside. Frank was an avid fisherman and crabber and could often be found joyfully casting a line or throwing pots from his boat in the waters off Everett. Frank was always eager to share his love for the water with others. Frank had a deep, vivacious respect for life and lived each day with joy. Frank will be missed by countless friends and family including his partner, Crystal Debose of Everett; son, Cale Urbick (Cecilia Urbick) of Lake Stevens; daughter, Ali Urbick Borrelli (Niko Borrelli) of Seattle; grandson, Beck Urbick of Lake Stevens; and siblings, Lorna Shea (Mick Shea) of Libby, MT; Dee Urbick of Shelton, WA; Rita Calamar (Mark Calamar) of Forks, WA; John Urbick of Kent, WA and Mike Urbick (Zandra Urbick) of Port Orchard, WA. Frank's family invites everyone who had the honor of spending time with Frank to join us to celebrate him and his kindness and joyful spirit, Friday, January 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Everett Yacht Club. Come as you are and all are welcome. We hope to share stories, laughs, and inevitably a few tears with those who love Frank. We can all look out over the water and know he is here with us. In lieu of flowers, please provide what you can to your favorite local charity. Frank particularly liked and regularly contributed to causes like the Everett Gospel Mission, Volunteers of America Everett Food Bank, and ChildStrive.