Frank L. Horspool

Frank L. Horspool, Jr. OGDEN - Frank LeRoy Horspool Jr., 81, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 5, 2005, after a brief illness. He was born July 12, 1923, in Ogden, Utah, to Frank LeRoy Sr. and Mavanwy Davis Horspool. He grew up and spent his entire life in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Ogden High School Class of 1941. He also attended Weber State College. On June 22, 1946, Frank married Maralyn Stratford in Ogden, Utah. They would have celebrated 59 years of marriage this year. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mt. Lewis 1st Ward. Frank was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad and retired after 45 years of service. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific. He always felt like "Anchors Away" was a national anthem. He was very proud to have served. After returning from the war, he continued his service with the Union Pacific Railroad. After his retirement, he and Maralyn traveled extensively with lots of de ar friends. He enjoyed collecting coins, stamps, and he planted and tended a beautiful yard. Frank loved music and at age 70 learned to play the organ, fulfilling a lifelong dream. He loved Christmas and for many years donned the red suit and white beard as Santa for family and friends. He was a member of Gold's Gym and missed very few days of exercising and visiting. He was very fond of friends he made at the gym. Frank was so proud of his son and his grandchildren and their spouses. Family and friends were so dear to his heart. He is survived by his wife, Maralyn, his little dog, Heidi, who was always at his side, son, Scott (Michelle) Horspool, a grandson, Kurt Horspool, granddaughters, Laci (Jason) Gorder and Lindsay (Brady) Nicholls and a new great-grandson, Dawson Brady Nicholls, who he said made life worth living. He is also survived by four brothers, Gary (Connie) Horspool, Larry (Rhonda) Horspool, Kent (Linda) Horspool, and Ray (Lana) Horspool, and two sisters, Betty (LaMar) Kin g and Beverly Hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Marilyn Beecher and an infant brother, Leslie Horspool. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 11 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North Washington Blvd. Family and friends may call at the mortuary on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, North Ogden Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Dr. Grant Holland, Dr. Harry O. Senekjian and Dr. Chris Anderson for their kindness and care of Frank. Also, a thank you to IHC Hospice who made it possible for Frank to spend his final time at home. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com