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SOUTH BEND - Robert E. "Bob" Frame, 85, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born on November 17, 1921, in Wilsall, Montana, to Samuel James and Orpha E. (Taylor) Frame. On September 4, 1942, in South Bend, he married Arlene Kindy. Mr. Frame is survived by his wife of 64 years, Arlene; a daughter, Suzanne Marie (Jay) Walters of Bloomington, IN; three sons, David (Joan) Frame of South Bend, IN, Michael Frame of Eldon, MO, and Jim Frame of Bloomington, IN; five grandchildren, Melissa (Steve) Davis, Megan Frame, Tyler Frame, Chelsea Walters and Amanda Frame. His parents and a brother, Orra Frame, preceded him in death. Mr. Frame served his country in the United States Air Force during World War II. He was a master plumber and was past president and owner of Bob Frame Plumbing and Heating. He was a former scoutmaster, a member of the Centre Township Booster Club, a member of the Elks and past president of the St. Joseph Valley PHCC. Mr. Frame was also a 50-year member of St. Joseph Lodge 45 F.&AM. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 7, in the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN. Rev. Don Neely will officiate. Burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. today, April 6, 2007, in the funeral home, where a Masonic service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Contributions in memory of Robert E. Frame may be made to Alzheimer's Services, 922 E. Colfax Avenue, South Bend, IN 46617; or to the American Diabetes Association, 7363 E. 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219.
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Nancy Smith
April 24, 2007
Jim,
I was so sorry to hear about your father. I have fond memories of going to Purdue with your family to see your older brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Nancy
Gordon & Judy Forbess
April 17, 2007
Dave & Joni,
I found this today after getting a card from your mom. Very nicely written piece in the Trib. Your dad was so cool and going to your house was (as I wrote to your mom) like Disneyland to me. Those days, and Uncle Bob will be missed.
Tony DePew
April 7, 2007
Dave,
A thank you to your dad for helping to make you the man you are. You are a good friend and I know you father is very proud of you.
Glen & Pam Borton
April 6, 2007
To the Frames Sorry for your loss are thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Scott Denning
April 6, 2007
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
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Margie Andert
April 6, 2007
Dave & Joanie,
We are sorry for the loss of your father.
Mike & Margie Andert
Julie McMurran
April 6, 2007
To the Family of Robert Frame,
My sister saw this notice in the South Bend paper and let me know yesterday. I live in Phoenix, AZ. and was a good friend of Suzanne's...years & years ago... when I lived in Bloomington. I remember being invited to a Frame family outing and their really cool Airstream camper and I had so much fun that day. Suzanne, I remember that your Dad was the nicest guy! I lost my Mom one year ago last month and it's a heartache that doesn't go away. I wanted to write & tell you that my thoughts are with you & your family.
Julie McMurran (this is my married name, my last name back then was Lisowski).
Katie Van Tornhout
April 6, 2007
Dave & Joni,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this time. God Bless you all.
Katie Van Tornhout
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