Frank L Borden

Christian Biography of Frank L. Borden
Frank Leslie Borden, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at Bryan LGH Medical Center West in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was 76 years, 3 months, and 29 days old.
Born on February 23, 1949, in Washington County, Kansas, Frank was the son of Frank Sr. and Elva (Roberts) Borden. He was raised near Washington, Kansas and attended Washington Public Schools before furthering his education at Fairbury Junior College and Kansas Wesleyan University.
On June 12, 1971, Frank married the love of his life, Sandra J. Bast, in Fairbury, Nebraska. Together they built a life grounded in love, faith, and family, raising two sons, Jonathan and Eric.
Frank had a deep connection to his roots and community. He was the proud owner of the Ben Franklin stores in both Washington, Kansas and Superior, Nebraska, and continued the family tradition of farming in the Washington, Kansas area. A man of many talents and passions, Frank found great joy in restoring antique clocks-carefully breathing new life into pieces of the past.
He was a member and trustee of the Superior United Methodist Church. He also gave generously of his time and leadership through his longtime involvement in the Superior Masonic Lodge where he entered into Masonry in 1977. He was Master Mason of the Superior Lodge in 1980, a Companion of Tadmor Chapter No. 37 and Damascus Council No. 14 and Past Excellent High Priest in 2012. He was the Sir Knight of the Palmyra Commandery No. 27 and Past Eminent Commander in 1999. The Past Right Eminent Commander of the Grand Commander Knights Templar of Nebraska in 2017 and was the past Illustrious Master of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Nebraska in 2023.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Sr. and Elva, his sister Ilene Bartels and her husband Arthur, an infant sister, and his sister-in-law Marilyn Bast.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife Sandra; sons Jonathan (Katie) of Boerne, Texas, and Eric (Heidi) of Lincoln, Nebraska; grandson Brody; and two foster grandchildren. He also leaves behind his brother-in-law Roger Bast (Leslie) of Lincoln, Nebraska; many nieces, nephews, and extended family; and his cherished feline companions-TJ, Tripod, and Sylvester.
Frank will be remembered for his quiet strength, generous heart, and unwavering dedication to his family and community. His life was a testament to the values of hard work, kindness, and faith. He leaves behind a legacy of love and service that will continue to inspire all who knew him.
Funeral services were held on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:00 am from the Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior, Nebraska with Pastor Bonnie Brock officiating.
Music was congregational hymns "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace" with Leroy Bast as organist. Masonic services were conducted by the Mason Lodge #121.
Interment was in the Joy Creek Cemetery at Hollenberg, Kansas with Pastor Glenda Jardine officiating.
Memorials are suggested to go to Knights Templar Eye Foundation or The Cat House (no kill cat shelter) in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com.
Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.
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