Frank Malan

1941 - 2017

Ernest Francis "Frank" Malan II

Ernest Francis "Frank" Malan II passed away November 10, 2017, in St. George, Utah. He was born January 10, 1941 in Ogden, Utah to Bernice Brinkerhoff and Frank Joseph Malan.

Frank grew up in Ogden and Glendale, Utah. He loved living in Glenda with his grandmother and his Aunt Verla and he loved his Brinkerhoff Uncles. He herded sheep, broke horses and loved guns and shooting. Frank served in the Army Military Police as a dog handler. He worked for the Los Angeles Police Department for 27 years, retiring as Lieutenant of Police. Frank earned his Master's Degree in Administration.

Frank married Barbara Gubler while in the service; together they had 3 children; Kelly, John and Timothy. They later divorced.

Frank later married Cherie Smith and resided in Ivins, Utah. Six years ago, they moved to St. George, where 2 months ago Frank was living in a care center, where he passed away.

He is survived by his wife, Cherie; his children, Kelly Malan Littleton (Ken), Los Angeles, CA, John Daniel Malan (Alison), Simi Valley, CA, Timothy Andrew Malan (Hilda), Valencia, CA; 4 step-children; 4 grandchildren and 13 step-grandchildren; and brother, Max Riley Malan, Virgin, UT. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Patti Ann Malan Dickey.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 18, 2017, 12:00 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, UT. There will be a viewing prior to services from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Mortuary. Interment will take place in the Ivins City Cemetery.

We are grateful to all the many friends, family, caregivers, hospice (Encompass), Morningside 7th Ward, and the meadows for their loving care.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Frank's online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.