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1954
DIED
2006
Frank Bolin Obituary
He lived a rich life with his friends and family, full of fishing, surfing, and story telling.
A resident of Jensen Beach, fulltime writer, and former charter captain, Frank was born in Jacksonville and lived, surfed and fished his home waters from St. Augustine to Stuart. He was an active member of the community and involved in the Stuart Sailfish Club, Northeast Florida Marlin Association, Florida Oceanographic Society, Coastal Conservation Association, Surfrider Foundation, and Masonic Lodge, Acacia No. 163.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Bolin, and brother, John Bolin of Jacksonville; his wife, Linda Bolin; son, John Canada; daughter, Denise Symes; and four grandchildren, Isabella and Paul Symes, and Adeline and Harley Canada.
There will be a community celebration of Frank's life Saturday morning in Stuart, at the Florida Oceanographic Center on Hutchinson Island. The casual memorial service begins at 8:15 a.m., and will be followed by a surfside tribute at Stuart Beach.
Memorial donations may be made to the Florida Oceanographic Society ( www.floridaoceanographic.org) or the Surfrider Foundation ( www.surfrider.org) .
Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home & Crematory, Stuart.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Bolin
Scott & Meredith Trester
November 25, 2006
We were so saddened to hear of Frank's passing,He will truely be missed by all. I will never forget the great stories he would tell,"Back in the Day".Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank with another great catch
Dave, Vicki & Candi at Oldest City Bait & Tackle
November 17, 2006
We are so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Our hearts & prayers go out to Linda & all of Frank's family. Frank's great stories & wonderful smile will be greatly missed here in St. Augustine. I have added a photo of Frank with a spotted sea trout that he won a fishing tournament with. I believe it was the winter of 94 or 95. Just one of the many tournaments he fished, always with a smile. We will miss you, Frank.
Bill Coughlin
November 17, 2006
I am really saddened to learn that Frank has left us. I remember when he first started chartering with the little Aquasport. He was one of those rare people who seemed to like everyone and in turn was liked by all. I was proud to be one of his many friends.
doug cooper
November 16, 2006
Frank
FRITTER Bolin will be dearly missed in our center of the universe.He
couid make a flat day surfing seem like a ten foot swell and a slow day
fishing an anglers paradise.Will miss the cold beer sessions and the
comradity he shared with us in and around Matanzas inlet .Thank You
Fritter, Tell the big Kahuna up there we expect him to look after your
fellow salty dogs.Yours Truly
Croot,Dusty,AZ,Biily.Gene,DuWop, Brett,Sleepy,Richard
Janet Goodrich & Jim McCartney
November 16, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jim Christ
November 16, 2006
Frank your humor in the lineup and on the beach will be surely missed but not forgotten. Some of the best waves and laughs in Stephanie and my memories where with you and a few of our friends. A truely great hearted guy you will be missed and you character will be hard to replace. Peace to you and smooth sailing in your future travels hope to surf with you again in the future and share a few laughs.
Joe Edge
November 16, 2006
I met Frank some years ago as we are both fishing and boating enthusiasts. I was shocked to read this as I was unaware of his illness. My condolences to his family. The world has truly lost a good person.
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