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Frank E. Cotten
1930 - 2017
Frank E. Cotten
1930 - 2017
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BORN
1930
DIED
2017
Frank Cotten Obituary
Frank was born July 6, 1930 in Redfield, Iowa to Clifford and Golda (Williamson) Cotten. He was a Navy Korean War veteran assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB), better known as the Seabees, working on the airstrips. Frank spent many winters in Arizona, traveling and camping. He was an avid woodcarver, and was a member of many woodcarving clubs. In his spare time, he enjoyed horseshoes and dancing.
Survivors include his sons, Bob (Debbie) Cotten of Norwalk and Jeff Cotten of Des Moines; daughters, Cindy (Thomas) Spencer of New Johnsonville, TN and Connie (Steve) Wood of Murray, IA; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Louise; three brothers and one sister; granddaughter, Nikki and great-grandson Blake.
Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McLaren's Chapel. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
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Gordon Perkins
August 17, 2017
Sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Frank at the Monarch/Marquette Cement Plant many years ago.
August 16, 2017
Dear Connie and Cindy and family, my sincere and deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad. He was a sweet and gentle guy. He will be missed in Arizona. Donna & Bruce Niemi
Lot 73 Raindance
peggy kilroy
August 16, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Frank was a good friend and camping buddy.
frank cotten
August 16, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Frank was a good friend and camping buddy
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Bobby and Kaye. Bob and Ruby Gillette
August 16, 2017
The Gillettes send our deepest sympathy. We were family! We will miss his sense of humor,and his fun loving spirit but most of all his laugh!! We always looked forward to him coming here for the winter. It will not be the same without him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in the days to come.
Frank was one of a kind!!! Always jolly!!
Rest in Peace! We love you!
Jim Dressen
August 16, 2017
Bob, Jeff and your families,
So sorry to see this in the paper today. Very fine guy and glad we got a chance to meet years ago when you were working for Armco/Contech. You have MJ's and my sympathy and prayers.
Jim Dressen
Don and Dee Goodridge
August 16, 2017
We have such fine memories of Frank and Louise and the time we spent together in Raindance Park. He was Don's carving buddy and he enjoyed him so much. Our love and prayers for the family. Don and Dee Goodridge.
Brian JOnes
August 15, 2017
With deepest sympathies....
Sandra Flinn
August 15, 2017
So long cousin, I made a trip to Oregon with Goldie and Nyle and my Mom Opal Turner. My sympathies to all his family and friends. Bet he will be missed,
Sandra (Turner) Flinn Valley Center, Ks
Nancy Hackbart
August 15, 2017
To Franks family just got reaquainted with one of the girls. Sorry to know another family memeber has passed on. You all have my symthathies. Cousin Nancy
Jack & Connie Sylvester
August 15, 2017
Our prayers and sympathies go out to Frank's family. He was always so happy-go- lucky & fun to be around. He will be missed by all who knew him. May God comfort you!!
Jack & Connie Sylvester
#40 Raindance Resort
Gordon and Fern Rouse
August 15, 2017
To Frank's family, he will truly be missed by all of us in Raindance Park. Our sincere sympathy to each of you.
Judi Roach
August 15, 2017
To Frank's family, thinking of you in this time of your loss. Frank was a great friend of my dad's. His smile was contagious and he had great hugs. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed. May he rest in peace and fly with the angels.
Love and prayers
Judi (Stapes) Roach
Connie and Harrell Piper
August 14, 2017
Uncle Frank..RIP....Now you are flying with the Angels..
Ron and Faye Spencer
August 14, 2017
To Frank's Family, Thinking of you in this time of your great loss. Papa was a wonderful man and Friend!
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