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Frank, 84, passed peacefully with his loving family by his side at the Hospice Care Center on April 17, 2004, having bravely fought cancer for several years.
Frank was born in Flint, Michigan on Feb. 20, 1920, the sixth of ten children. He left Waynesburg College to be come an ace Corsair pilot in the South Pacific during World War II, rising to the rank of Major and ultimately inducted into the Marine Corps Hall of Fame. Frank was the corporate pilot for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Akron and held various marketing and sales positions there and for Goodyear Aero space over his 34 year career.
Frank was a loving and devoted husband and father, gentle of spirit, kind, intelligent, faith-filled, and generous. He will certainly be missed by the many who were privileged to know "Yank".
His soul-mate and wife of 60 years, Margaret "Reb", will truly miss her beloved, life-long partner, affectionately named "Pokey". Their four children, Tim, Linda, Jane, and Greg were called to his bedside where Hospice provided excellent final care. Frank is survived by brothers, John, Dave, Paul, Bill, and sister, Virginia Ortman. He leaves six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren with fond memories of "Papa/Grand pa".
Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Pauls Episco pal Church with Rev. Dr. James R. Beebe officiating. Entombment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd, Tuesday 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333, Childrens Hospital Medical Center of Ak ron, One Perkins Square, Akron 44308, or St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 1361 W. Market St., Akron 44313. (Billow FAIR LAWN Chapel, 330-867-4141.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Baldwin
William & Melissa Lowers
June 4, 2004
Dear Greg & Family
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. We hope that this only brings your family closer. If you need us we are hear as we hope that we always have been. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Love
Bill & Melissa
Angel B.
May 29, 2004
Dear Reb, Greg & Family. I just learned of Yank's passing. My heart goes out to all of you. He imparted many words of wisdom to me in the time I knew him and was a very wise and caring man. I am deeply saddened by his passing. My love and prayers are with you always. Peace be with you all.
Luv,
Angel
Jane Baldwin
May 4, 2004
As my brother, Greg, has said, thanks to all who have expressed their sentiments about Dad. He will surely be missed by all who knew him. As comfort to our family, we have not lost Dad....we KNOW where he is and there's no better place he could be. Now that he is absent in body, he is, truly, present with the Lord. As was so eloquently stated in his eulogy, "Thanks, Dad, for being "The Wind Beneath Our Wings"! I love you! I miss you! I'll see you again. Your Janie-girl
Greg Baldwin
April 30, 2004
I want to Thank all you wonderful folks for your kind words to our Family.
In many ways my Dad was my life & I've quickly learned Nothing Is The Same without him here with us...Nothing at all.
I Love you Dad and as I promised you "I'll be there with you today, tomorrow, & forever".
Geraldine (Jerry) McKim
April 28, 2004
Jane, I share in your grief for the love you had for your Dad. My heart goes out to you and your family, Love, Jerry
Janie
April 28, 2004
To my beloved Mother I say...No two people have ever been "one" so completely. I know how you hurt but I know how strong your faith is. You know he's with Jesus and free from all pain. Dad is, as he promised, "waiting on the bench." May God hold you safely in His hands each and every day of your life. I love you so very much!
Ernie Thomas
April 25, 2004
Dear Linda and family,
Jackie and I were so sorry to hear about your father.Our deepest sympathy to you.
Ernie Thomas
Valley Vision
Gene Cameron
April 24, 2004
I wish to extend my sincere condolences to Frank's family for their loss.
One of my favorite squadron mates while flying with him in VMF221, "Baldy" was a pilot "par excellance". He loved to fly and he explained his eagerness to volunteer for missions by saying he got sea sick while on our carrier, the Bunker Hill, but when he was flying he was fine. Semper Fi "Yank".
Elizabeth Gouding Wilkerson
April 23, 2004
I offer condolences on behalf of myself and the Goulding family. Mr. Baldwin was a great friend to my grandfather (Al Goulding) and I am sure they are together at this moment having great fun reliving their antics. What great stories they had to tell ... I still enjoy hearing them to this day! What a wonderful 84 years he had....he really knew how to live! I had the pleasure of visiting with him last fall, and he made a wonderful impression on my 8 year old son. Such a sweet man. I know you all must be very proud of the man he was and will miss him terribly. My prayers are with you.
Peggy Hellem
April 22, 2004
Greg and Family,
You have my most deepest sympathy. I know from recently losing my own dad its a hard time to get through. If there is anything I can do to help ease your pain and sorrow, please let me know.
Peace and Love
~Peggy
Tom and Ann Reese
April 22, 2004
Dear Reb: We think of Yank with many fond memories...a man with gentle ways, a huge smile and a tremendous love for his Reb. Our love, hugs and prayers are with you and your family.
Melissa Mohler
April 21, 2004
Reb, Our prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of Yank. However, we know that this is only a temporary farewell until we are all reunited with our Heavenly Father. We are thinking of you. Much love, The Mohlers (Steve, Melissa, and Jacob)
Steve Penrod
April 21, 2004
To the entire Baldwin Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God Bless you all. Steve
Rick Morris
April 20, 2004
May the Good Lord fly with you in your cockpit, Frank. I will always remenber you, my good and loyal friend.
Rick Morris
Lynn Hopper
April 20, 2004
Reb, Greg, and family;
I have grown to love both you and Yank as I love my own parents, Reb.
I pray your loving memories will help you through this deep loss.
he truly is one of the hero's of my life. (143 Always)
Barbara Krans Jenkins
April 20, 2004
Reb, Tim, Linda, Janie and Greg, I am so very sorry to hear about Yank. Jeff also sends his hugs and sympaties, as does Nancy. Gretch and I will see you soon. I know dad greeted Yank, thats for sure. They are probably playing golf again right now ;o) Anyhow, Reb, I was happy to hear all the family was able to be there.
My mind has been going over a lifetime of fun memories and tender moments as well. Like looking through a photo album, way back to Indian Guides days! :o)
We have been praying for Yank in church too for quite a while now. I will continue prayers for you too Reb as you are very dear to us all, as was Yank. See you soon.
Love you, Barbie
Michael Griffiths
April 20, 2004
Yank was a good friend to my family as well as an excellent role model for myself. He will be missed very much indeed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Reb and the rest of the Baldwin family.
Doris Pape
April 19, 2004
Hi Reb and family,
Frank is no longer suffering but I know he leaves a huge void in your life after so many years together.
Tom is in Akron and will be attending the services as he thought of Frank as a brother.
God's grace will get you through this very tough time.
Peace Be With You...... Doris Pape
Lorena , Don and Elisabeth Edgell
April 19, 2004
"Yank" had a truly gentle, loving spirit. He left an impression on my heart, which I will always hold dear. I only wish I could've come to know him sooner in my life. We will be forever thankful, for the wonderful guidance and imprint he left on our "son" Michael and daughter Emilee, who cherished him. We are all better people because he touched our lives. Our deepest sympathies to you "Reb" on the loss of your soulmate. Thank you for sharing him with us....
ray stankard
April 19, 2004
i worked with frank for many years at gac. i lived on mull ave. and we were in a car pool at times. frank was truly a great guy and a joy to be with.
Gatha Chambers
April 19, 2004
My prays and thought,s are with you all.Yank was a wonderful person and a dear dear friend i will miss him greatly.
The Staff of Billow Funeral Homes
April 19, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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