Frank M. Card Sr.

Frank M. Card Sr.
Surrounded by his family, Frank Maynard Card Sr., gently walked into his new life in heaven, November 26, 2021.
Frank was born January 26, 1959 to Jack Maynard Card and Norma Mae Card, in Midland, Michigan.
His family moved from Hope, MI to Hemlock, MI where he attended school and in 1976, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He was a Machinist Mate, assigned to the USS Roanoke.
When Frank returned to Michigan after his service commitment, he worked in Retail Management for Target, Inc; while attending Delta College. Upon completion of his schooling, Frank hired in at Dow Corning, from which he retired.
Frank was very social, loved to work with his hands, and always had to be doing something. So in retirement he decided to go back to work. He chose Falcon Asphalt Repair Equipment. He loved it and his colleagues. "They're a great group of the people. It's like a family," he would say.
Frank was a dynamic individual! He was an adventurer, prankster, funny man. He was an avid fisherman, a great hunter, and he loved camping.
As a kid, Frank's best friends were Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett and his superhero was Tarzan! He loved time in the jungle swinging on vines. All that ended one day when the vine got him!
Frank went to a farm with his father one day. The farmer and his dad were trying to talk, but couldn't because of all of his questions and curiosities. So, the farmer told Frank if he could catch one of the little piglets, he could have it. Well...Frank went home that night with a little piglet, and he named him, "Clancy."
Frank was a die hard Detroit Lions Fan. He rarely missed a game, and listened by radio if he wasn't able to watch. In fact, he loved most every sport. He especially enjoyed watching his sons on the football field, in a hockey rink, or on a wrestling mat. He was at every match or game unless he had to work.
Mr. Card was also a biker. He was swept off his feet by the music his Harley sang, each time he'd start her up. He said, "There is a such a freedom being on the road"..., with the wind in his hair, and the journey of riding with no designated destinations.
Frank was a fantastic father, and a very loving and thoughtful husband. He always said he felt so blessed. When his family would get together, he would listen to the chattering among his kids and the play and laughter of his Grandchildren. It was one of his greatest joys.
Frank will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He made life happen. One day, we will be able to smile again in our beautiful memories he made with us to cherish.
Frank is survived by his wife, Joyce Card, his children and stepchildren, Amanda Card, Bay City, MI, Douglas (Kristin) Card, Oakdale, CT, Frank Card Jr, Midland, MI, Nikkole (Andrew) Mancour, Kalkaska, MI, Kelly (Kim Nichols)Garnett, Mancelona, MI, Jennifer(Dominic) Schoech, Kalkaska, MI, Brady (Roxana) Garnett, Terrell, TX. His Grandchildren, Morgan Schoech, Joseph Schoech, Sophia Schoech, Magdeline Schoech, Douglas Card Jr, Anastasia Card, Alexander Phipps, and Sebastian Card. His nephew, Daniel Crockett, Caleb Crockett, and niece, Hailey Crockett. His sister, Gloria(James) Richardson, Midland, MI, his brother's, Robert(Betty)Smith, Bancroft, MI, and Ben Card, Westland, MI. He also leaves behind his trusty pets, Roo, Wednesday, and Jaxon.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marleigh Dezelah. His Mother in Law, Elizabeth Crockett.
Services to celebrate Frank's life will take place at 11:00 am Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 West Wheeler Street, Midland MI, with Reverend Thurlow "Sam" McClellan officiating. Military Honors will be presented by the Midland Area Veterans and the United States Navy. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-7 pm, and Wednesday from 10 am until the time of service. Cremation to follow services.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org.
A pig roast is being planned to celebrate his life and will be held in the Spring.