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MASSEY M.D., W. Frank
Died unexpectedly in his home on May 27th, 2006 in Granite Bay, California. Born on March 1, 1944 in Phoenix, Arizona, Frank grew up known as "Cactus" in Ventura, CA until he left for Stanford University in 1962. After medical school and his residency, Frank started a private psychiatric practice in San Francisco. In 1990, he moved to Fort Bragg, CA with his wife and two children and lived there enjoying dirt motorcycling, fishing, helping patients, and raising a family for nine years. After moving to Granite Bay, CA, Frank continued with his psychiatric practice and pursued his interests with untrammeled energy. The day he died he was doing what he loved best: he played tennis that morning, tied flies for fishing and spent time with his family. Frank was preceded in death by his parents Walter D. Massey and Alita E. Massey of Ventura, CA and is survived by his wife Gina, daughter Justine, and son Carter of Granite Bay, as well as his brothers Gerald and Doug and sister-in-law Goya of Ventura, CA. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 17th, at 11:00 am, at a private residence in Granite Bay. For more information, please call Suzanne Butcher (916) 791-2014.
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Claudia Mayer-Harnisch
June 10, 2024
The years have passed, but I have never forgotten Dr. Massey, a very kind man who helped me through the darkest moments of my life and a very competent doctor who knew just the right medications to give me. But he did not just deal with the medications; he always had great insight and gave me wonderful solutions to help my problems. Dr. Massey had a profound influence on my life and I never have and never will forget him.
Shelly Hawkins
November 20, 2006
Dear Gina,
I am so late in contacting you and I apologize for that. I had a feeling you and Dr. Massey were married. Gina, I cannot tell you how comforting it was coming into the office. First, seeing you and your calm and welcoming smile. Then, meeting with Dr. Massey to discuss problems and medications. He was so excellent with medications and so good at not letting me take myself too seriously. I know I will never find another Dr. like Dr. Massey. My condolances go out to you and your children. This was a horrible loss. I will always remember Dr. Massey. He was always there for me. I still picture his smile and can hear his laughter. My prayers are with you. God Bless.
Janet Van Horn
October 18, 2006
Dear Gina,
I also did not know you were Dr. Massey's wife. You always made time for me and you were so interested in my foster kids. I will miss Dr. Massey, he was the best doctor and I don't know what I would have done without him. I hope you and your family are doing well and always know that he is watching over you.
Claudia Mayer-Harnisch
October 9, 2006
Dear Gina:
I miss you and Dr. Massey a lot. I miss your friendly voice on the phone, and your helpful manner when you checked me in or made my appointments. I didn't know you were Dr. Massey's wife. I hope you are ok. Dr. Massey was always there for me through my ups and downs and always knew the right thing to say at the worst moments in my life. I will always remember his kindness and his patience with me. He was such a dedicated doctor; the welfare of his patients came before everything. There were times when I didn't have either money or insurance and he saw me, anyway. He took really good care of me for six years and I miss him a lot. I think about you and him every day and hope that the children are all right.
Jackie and Lacey Scott
August 29, 2006
Dear Gina,
My daughter Lacey and I are so sorry for your families loss. Dr. Massey helped us through some tough times, and we will remember his kindness and patience with us.
He will be missed. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Janis Chamberlain
July 23, 2006
Dear Gina,
My heart aches for you and your family. I just found out on July 19th. I know he saved my life. I think about you everyday, and I will never forget you or Dr. Massey as long as I live.
I love you,
Annette
July 20, 2006
Dear Gina and family,
My heart goes out to all Dr. Massey's family and friends. I was deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful Doctor and human being. I was informed of his death today July 20. Dr. Massey took very good care of me while I was under his care. I am grateful to him and he will be deeply missed. God Bless
Jeffrey McDonald
July 17, 2006
Dear Gina and family,
I wish there was something, anything, I could do or say to relieve the pain and anguish you are experiencing. You and Frank will be a part of our lives from now until eternity. The care and compassion that both Frank and you promote have no doubt changed more lives than you can know. We are forever grateful for knowing you both, and for Franks incredible knowledge and experience.
Please accept our deepest sympathy, but know that Frank will always be with us in our hearts and minds.
Gina, if there is ANYTHING we can do for you and your family, please don't hesitate a second to ask.
All our love and thoughts go out to you and your children.
Jeffrey and Jeanine McDonald
Laura Sullivan
July 10, 2006
Dearest Gina and Family,
I am not sure if it is too late to enter this, but I wanted to enter my sincerest appreciation to both you and Dr. Massey for all of the countless hours you spent helping me and my family. I read what had been written about him and as you can see he meant so much to so many individuals. He literally saved peoples lives. He had such a tender, kind, loving and compassionate nature. He truly was blessed with a gift from God. You both meant so much to me, and I am truly sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man that will be greatly missed, and I have no way to express the words or feelings that I feel inside.
Katherine O'Boyle
June 29, 2006
Gina,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, and it was a shock to us. I know your loss is so much greater, but it was such a relief to find a competent doctor in an area in which I was afraid we'd never find another I trusted like the one we had in Colorado. We truly feel a loss, and my heart goes out to you & your family.
Judy and Dennis Painter
June 24, 2006
Dear Gina and family,
We were shocked and saddened to learn of doctor Massey's passing.
Our hearts go out to you and your family at this very difficult time in your lives.
It has been an honor to know both you and Frank for the past several years.
With our deepest sorrow and fondest memories,
Elaine Andrea
June 14, 2006
To Gina and family:
I am deeply saddened at the loss of Dr. Massey. He was a kind and loving person, with a good sense of humor and common sense. He helped me immensely over the past several years, and it has been a privilege to know him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sue Gary
June 13, 2006
We send our deepest sympathy to the family.
Sue Gary, Robert Gary
Glen Bivins
Claudia Buckner Field
June 13, 2006
I went to junior and senior high with Cactus and have many fond memories of him. He was a leader of the class from day one and one of the most popular guys on campus. I particularly remember his run for class president and his generosity to Jim Hibbs, who won when Cactus withdrew. I later asked Cactus what the election meant to him and he said it gave him a chance to get to know people he hadn't known before. Please accept my sincere sympathy for such a loss.
Dwight Swaback, M.D.
June 12, 2006
To the family of Dr. Massey:
My heart goes out to you in your great loss. I worked alongside him in the Partial Hospitalization Program at Heritage Oaks Hospital in 2003. I found him to be a very capable, caring, and dedicated psychiatrist. He was willing to try new ideas and was always interested in performance improvement. He cared about the positive development of both patients and staff members. Our professional community has lost one of our best psychiatrists in his passing.
karen gilligan
June 9, 2006
gina, i had no idea frank was your husband. i am so sorry for your loss. i will miss him. i will pray for you and your family. you both helped me tremendously with your love and compassion. he diagnosed my disorder in about two minutes, what a gift he had. love to you, and God bless.
Karen Hefler
June 9, 2006
Dear Mrs. Massey and Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Massey. I am glad that I had the pleasure of meeting him and learning about his specialty in helping patients with sleep disorders. He provided me and my colleagues with a wealth of information. His kind and compassionate nature combined with his clinical expertise was a great asset in the field of psychiatry. He will be greatly missed. Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Karen F. Hefler, LMFT
Juanita Lamberson
June 8, 2006
Gina, I was a patient of Dr. Massey's and always appreciated your smiling face at the window...I had no idea you were his wife...I am so sorry for your loss and that of your children and extended family. Your husband quite literally saved my life 2 years ago when there was a mix up regaurding my medication with my GP...I was very distraught when I came to see Dr. Massey for the first time, but after just a few visits he had me back to myself...He will be so missed...God Bless you and your family...Juanita Lamberson
Kimberly Wheatfill
June 8, 2006
I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful Doctor.
Dr. Massey was a fatherly figure to me and helped me tremendously. My deepest sympathies to his family. May God bring peace to your hearts at this difficult time.
Rosemary Chamberlain, M.F.T.
June 8, 2006
Dear Mrs. Massey and Family: I am a therapist in private practice and have worked with Dr. Massey for many years sharing patients. I was stunned and saddened to learn of his death as are many of us in the psychiatric community. As the Past President of the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, I had the good fortune to hear Dr. Massey's presentation to our chapter regarding sleep disturbances and was impressed with his knowledge of the subject and his dedication to improving the lives of his patients. He will be sorely mised. My sincere condolences to your entire family.
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