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Frank Richard Simon

Frank Simon Obituary

Simon, Frank Richard - Age 41 Passed away Friday, September 24 Arr. will be announced Tuesday.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Sep. 27, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Frank Simon

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136 Entries

Steve Kelley

April 22, 2023

This is Steve Kelley, a friend of Franks' from his days is Germany. I've tried to find Frank over the years, with no success. I'm not sure how we lost track of each other.
Was listening to one of our favorite albums last night while taking a hot soak and decided to do a deep dive to see if I could track him down.
Needless to say, I did not like what I found.
Frank was always better looking, funnier, more talented and likable than me, but he always somehow made me look good.
I have always thought about Frank frequently and all the crazy things we did. I've shared the stories I can with my wife and son who was hoping to meet him one day.
I loved Frank like a brother, maybe more.
If anyone can reach out tom me at 410.707.1719, I would appreciate it.

Coco Ellingsworth

September 21, 2021

Love you and miss you still
Never forgotten and always in our heart

October 28, 2020

I had been out of touch for years and not long ago found out Frank had died. I’ve read through so many entries and, it’s wonderful how blessed he was to have so much love by so many. I remember the love he had for his son. As a proud father would, he glowed. What happened to him?

Laura Ellingsworth

September 24, 2014

Never forgotten Frank Simon! Think of you all the time and time does not ease the pain of losing you way too soon! You are a light to all and you still shine in the world as always...Cannot believe 10 years has passed but the pain is still raw. You should be here shining your all star self to all! This summer on our road trip you were right there with us numerous times and we all said that is so cool, because we knew it was you showing up, smiling upon us, singing and dancing with us as always the Frank we know would! Wish you knew the impact you had on each life you came into, we embrace the mark you left in our life and just know...love is the answer to all...Love you Stephen your dad is so proud of you and he is with you always. You are thought of often and loved! XOX

Laura Ellingsworth

September 24, 2014

Never forgotten Frank! Think of you all the time and time does not ease the pain of losing you way too soon! You are a light to all and you still shine in the world as always...Cannot believe 10 years has passed but the pain is still raw. You should be here shining your all star self to all! This summer on our road trip you were right there with us numerous times and we all said that is so cool, because we knew it was you showing up, smiling upon us, singing and dancing with us as always the Frank we know would! Love you Stephen your dad is so proud of you and he is with you always. You are thought of often and loved! XOX

February 24, 2014

Happy Birthday Frank

Amy Ellingsworth

October 14, 2011

Missing and loving FRS every single day. Hold all the memories tight Stephen..your dad is totally loving and watching you from above.
Love,
Ames

October 13, 2011

man its been so long sence i have read this page. its nice to read the kind words everyone had for my father it helps me to remember him in a wonderful light, the light he should be remembered in... i miss him so much everyday... its been so long but it hasnt got any easyer... when i think of everything we missed out on, the cocktails we never got to have.. all the girls i never got to show off to you... all the things we should have gotten to do... i hope that you can see your son is doing well dad. miss you more and more each day

stephen

Leon

November 11, 2010

Happy Veteran's Day old friend.

September 24, 2010

Thinking of you today and always.

Mar

May 21, 2010

Hi you...while I was mowing the grass lastnight my mind started drifting to the fun times we had in California. I found myself laughing out loud and then crying out loud. :) What the neightbors must think!
I miss you

Me

February 24, 2010

Happy Birthday Frank.

Love,
Mar

September 24, 2009

Frank...
Rest in Peace and know you are always with us each and every day...at each special event we speak of you,bdays, holidays, get togethers,etc. 5 years does not ease the pain of missing you!

You were one special guy and are missed dearly.

Here is a little something for you...

Celebrating You

"Dear Franky, we're all thinking of you today, We've come to honor you to share sweet recollections and express our gratitude you were a great example
Of the best way one can live

Your generous, loving spirit was a daily gift you chose to give and we knew that we were privileged to know someone so dear

You shared our lives, both the good and bad our true friend throughout the years

You took each day and challenge exactly as it came your spirit remained steadfast
Life couldn't make you change
Quite often we would marvel
At the determination found in you

How much we'll miss your courage
And your fearless attitude!
We know that you'll continue
To be the incredible soul you are
And though we cannot see you
We trust you'll never be far
Because a soul so special can never truly go away..."

Miss you...all my love...
Laura

September 24, 2009

Miss you brother.

Love,

Ernie

September 24, 2009

I miss you so much.

Love,

Mary

Leon Valdez

September 1, 2009

Frank,

I was thinking about the Star Trek discussions, afternoon cocktails, the traveling bar, complete with fresh lime, peanut tray and Schweeps tonic water. (Remember: "If it's not Schweeps, don't talk to me.) What a couple of dorks. You made the mundane not only interesting, but memorable. I'm lucky to have you as my friend.

I miss you man.

Levon

June 5, 2009

I had such a wonderful dream about you and Steve lastnight. You both were smiling and laughing...made me so sad for the times that could have been for you two.
Mar

February 24, 2009

happy birthday....k~

February 24, 2009

Happy Birthday Frank.

Mar

January 23, 2009

I woke up last night thinking of you and can't seem to shake it yet today. A lot has changed in my life over the past couple of months and you have been with me every step of the way. I miss you every day. k~

BARTENDER FRANKY @ THANKSGIVING

October 2, 2008

FUN LOVING FRANK AND LAURA @ THANKSGIVING

October 2, 2008

September 25, 2008

Thniking about you and cherishing all the wonderful memories.

Mar

Jean Knutson

September 25, 2008

Your Target pals are thinking of you Frank. I still tell stories of when you "directed" (in Cecil B. DeMille fashion), the alarm center video. And your "Crazy shirt" contest every Wednesday. Your laughter still echo's on this floor and we miss you greatly. Love to your family

Ernie

September 24, 2008

Thinking of you brother.

September 24, 2008

Thinking about you today and always. Love, Ames xoxo

Laura Ellingsworth

September 24, 2008

Franky:
You are missed so much and thought of each and every day! It has been four painful years for all who loved you. It seems like forever not having you with us.

I have said this before but what a wonderful star you really were...with so much character, charm and charisma...I have only known one of you my entire life!

We just laughed about you this past weekend when we past by the old Sharx nightclub…We reminisced when you drove us around for ladies night one night the male dancers were there...and you waited for us ladies at the back door to chauffer us to the next dive! LOL You were one of a kind and a gem that was torn from us all...and we mourn you each day, each event, each memory we think we would of had with you....

I really missed sharing a dance with you at my wedding that took place this summer... all the butterflies on each table were representing a part of you and the memory I have of you and all my loved ones that I miss so much! I know you would totally approve of the man I chose to spend my life with…he is just wonderful to Noah and I. You would get a kick out of his air guitar and you two would of totally hit it off...I tell him that all the time and he hears all of the crazy stories we all shared with you.

Frank I know you look over each and every one of us....Steve, your family, your loved ones and your friends… You and your loved ones are in my thoughts so very much...you are OUR ANGEL.

I hope you and my Grandpa Dick are having a wonderful time together and telling very naughty jokes...

Love you and miss you terribly...
Laura

Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.
~From the TV show The Wonder Years

Ernie Simon

July 2, 2008

Hello to everyone. I just wanted to update all that read this guest book that I will be posting pictures of Frank on my blog. You can find it at this address:

http://erniesimon.blogspot.com/

Since I got back from Hungary I have been looking at a lot of pictures and thinking this would be a great way for everyone to see them. I know there are a lot of folks who would like that. Please let everyone know. If you have any pics email them to me and I wil post them for all to see.

[email protected]

Love

Ernie

Ernie

June 21, 2008

Frank

Just got back with dad from a trip to Hungary to visit everybody. Of course everyone there is sad about you and miss you very much. In fact, they dug a few old pics of you that I thought were out of circulation! Rock on Frank!!!

June 15, 2008

happy fathers day dad... i miss you more everyday i wish you were here with me to help me keep things in perspective. rest peacefully

Leon Valdez

June 9, 2008

Frank,

I miss you man. I couldn't agree with Amy any more that this is the longest goodbye. I never imagined that this would be so hard for so long. Rest easy friend, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

May 21, 2008

Mouse is finally getting married! I know you would be happy to hear it- we will save a toast for you at the wedding of Crown & Ginger Ale!

May 15, 2008

You're on my mind today, gosh I miss ya.

March 5, 2008

Miss you, k-

February 25, 2008

Hey Bro,

We made it through your birthday yesterday. It was not easy as we think of you every day. We miss you.

Ern

February 22, 2008

Frank,

I will be thinking of you on Sunday as I hold my glass up high and toast to you! Happy Birthday Frank. You are loved and missed every day.

Mar

October 10, 2007

I'm having a tough day today, thinking about you and how life has sure changed since you've been gone. Just a little something for ya, it sure brings back sweet memories. We were so young back then Frank. "I said I love you and that's forever and this I promise from the heart. I could not love you any better, I love you just the way you are".
I know you are up there singing with me, aren't ya. :)

Frank at the logistics rodeo Tucson AZ 10/18/2000

September 30, 2007

Frank and the guard guy’s at Minot AFB North Dakota June 20th 2001

September 30, 2007

Donna Majkrzak

September 27, 2007

To the family and friends of Frank, I'm so sorry for your loss. I did not know until very recently. How the world has changed without him.

Frank you have blessed so many people with your love, friendship, kindness and sense of humor. You made Nancy and I laugh numerous times on so many drill weekends. I'm sure that you made your family very proud of you with your devotion to country and family. I only wish that the final outcome had been so.....very different. As Mother Teresa had once said "Remember That You Were Created For Greater Things", and I hope and pray that your wonderful qualities are being shared with us everyday. Pray for us down here we sure need it. Until we meet again,
rest in peace.

Amy Ellingsworth Uhde

September 25, 2007

Dear Frank, I miss you this week terribly. I heard from a friend of ours that missing you and living through this is the longest goodbye. That is the most true description of how I feel and to describe the sadness I still feel without you in our lives. One thing I would like you to know how big and handsome your son is- he makes us all so proud! Steve reminds me so much of you, I have to smile when I see him or talk to him. He is doing so good! The last thing I have to say to you is I Love You forever....RIP FRS

September 24, 2007

Frank,
You are still missed and loved so much. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and wish you were still here.
Mar

stephen

September 24, 2007

its been 3 years today and its not any easyer. i miss you now more than ever. seeing all the pictures of you hurts so much but makes me feel better at the same time because you were happy i can only hope that you are as happy where ever you are now as you were in the pictures. i love you so much and miss you more everyday

August 8, 2007

August 8th

Hey you, I've been thinkin' about you quite a bit lately. When I look back 20 years ago today, I remember the look you gave me when Steve was being delivered. Yikes, sorry about that! (a little out of control ah?) How blessed we were that day! I just wanted to let you know that he is doing great and I am so proud of him. Frank, we did good. :-)

May 28, 2007

Frank,

It is hard thinking about you, especially today. I was always proud of your time in the service and what it meant to you. Hope you like the flag!

Leon Valdez

May 25, 2007

Frank,

I just can't seem to find a way to adequately express not only how much your friendship has meant to me, but also how often I think of and miss you. You are, and will always be, my friend.

Levon

steve simon

March 21, 2007

i have been keeping so busy as of late i havent had time to write in here and say how much i miss you and that i think about it everyday. im doing great now dad. i think i found where im suppossed to be in life. im around the right people now to help me be sucsessfull. i wish you were here to share it with me. i can see myself turning into you more and more everday only the best is good enough now. and i thank you for seting the bar high for me. i dont think i would have understond that you need to shoot for the finer things in life with out you other wise whats the point right? i knew i would make the switch sometime from throwback jerseys to dress pants and kennith cole. and from pizza hut to pizza luca and i thnak you for helping me see that.

i love you and miss you so much your always on my mind

March 2, 2007

Happy Birthday Frank. I can't even write the feelings I continue to have, I miss you . . . .

Frank checking in on the bride to be.......

Amy Ellingsworth

February 24, 2007

Happy Birthday Frankie! I was thinking of your last birthday 2/24/04 before you moved to Nashville...when Tifini and I gave you our Vegas Show girls photo! I know you laughed hardest that it was wallet sized! You are sorely missed everyday in all of your friends and families lives~ No one will ever replace you or compare to you. I hope you have the peace you searched for...Rest in peace Frank! Happy Birthday to my best friend who I miss the most.....love, Ames xoxo

February 24, 2007

Happy Birthday brother. Love You.

February 23, 2007

Happy birthday Frank. You are in my thoughts everyday...

February 19, 2007

I wish you were here, I miss you so much-

November 21, 2006

It's always hard when the holidays roll around. Miss you more and more. k-

November 19, 2006

Miss you.

Amy Ellingsworth

September 19, 2006

Dear Frank:

I think of you everyday but you have been on my mind a lot more this week. I miss you so much and there are so many things I want to tell you about...Thank you more than anything for always being a loyal and a true friend. There are not a lot of TRUE friends out in the world...that is one of the things I miss the most about you. I wish you knew how much everyone loved you!!

Love-Ames xoxox

meggie

May 30, 2006

I miss you tons, think of you all the time, you are still such a big part of my life

thank you for being you frankie

May 15, 2006

I miss you.

k-

May 6, 2006

Frank- I think of you everyday...The last few days you are so on my mind. I cry myself to sleep at night wishing you were still here. One day recently The Cure came on the radio, a big lump came to my throat and I wanted to tell you so many things! I will never be the same without you. You are sorely missed and definitely NOT forgotten.

May 4, 2006

Hi, I've been thinking about you so much lately and while driving home from work yesterday I started to cry. I was thinking about the last time I saw you, sitting in my porch having a beer, talking about the good ole days. If I would have only known it was going to be the last time I saw you...I miss ya Frank.

March 6, 2006

You were not forgotten, happy belated. Of course late as usual. Did you expect anything otherwise.

Love, K-

February 27, 2006

You're never far from my thoughts, still.

Amy Ellingsworth

February 24, 2006

There will never be a day that goes by that I don't think of you...and miss you!

Happy 43rd Birthday to my amazing, caring, loving and very best friend.

You are definitely not forgotten~

Love always,

Ames xoxoxoxoxox

Mar

February 24, 2006

I didn't want to let the day go by without wishing you a Happy Birthday. :)

November 30, 2005

Hi, it's me. I've been thinking about you so much lately. This past year has been so tough. I miss being able to talk to you and bounce things off of you. (when you would pick up - tee hee)

He's grown up Frank and I'm doing my best to let go, just a little, but I could sure use your help. He is so much like you: stubborn, proud, handsome, charming, funny, terrible at answering phone calls and did I mention stubborn.

I know you always asked me to quit "babying" him and I guess the time has come. It's so hard for me. It would be much easier knowing you have his hands in yours. Please watch over him from above Frank and I'll watch from here, that way we have it all covered k?

I miss ya Frank...

All my love

November 3, 2005

Frank,

It has been over a year and the pain and thought of you being gone is still not real to me at times. I think and reflect on all of our fun times and then realize you are not here to share the new memories. Not a day goes by that I do not regret losing touch, I miss you more and more every day. It will take an eternity to heal this wound.

Love, KK-

steve simon

September 27, 2005

i cant belive it has ben a year i miss you so much dad. i also wanted to take time to thank everyone who wrote in here it was nice to be able to read how everyone felt about my dad. you are the first and the last thing i think about everyday dad. i miss you man

stephen

Ernie Simon

September 24, 2005

Thank you to everyone who has been posting to this site for the last 365 days. It has meant a lot to me as I do check and look at this site often. Thanks also to those people who cared for Frank so deeply. There are many.

My heart is espcially heavy today. It was 1 year ago that I found out.

Frank, your family misses you deeply and will Love you always. You were such a wonderful brother. My heart still aches when I think about you, so I have to think I small doses. My heart is aching as I write this so I have to stop. I Love you brother.

September 15, 2005

Frank,

This was a special day for our core group of friends a couple of years ago. Times have changed, but our feelings for you have not. To this day I cry knowing you are gone. I miss you more than I ever thought I would or could.

Love, KK-

August 17, 2005

Dearest Frank:

It has been one year now since I saw you last in person. The time has not lifted the pain or the times I think of you each day...it has only dulled a small amount.

There are lessons that I have learned from though since we lost you...these things are say what you mean, don't have regrets and only surround yourself with special and uplifting people that truly care about you.

Just so you know-everytime I hear a special song, see a special place or reflect on a special photograph of us you are there. Thanks for not leaving me, I always look forward to when you visit....

May 12, 2005

The warm weather that finally arrived also ushered in the warm memories us last year.

All that seemed to matter to us was dinner and our plans for the weekend.

Just yesterday, I caught myself looking for your van, then remembered that it would never be in our neighborhood again. Looking for you was a reflex, something I did everyday last summer when you were here, and for a while even after you were gone.

Frank, I am doing well, and you would be so proud. I'm finally standing on two feet that I never thought would be strong enough to guide me again. But I still miss you so much. There's no way to tell when a rush of you will overwhelm my thoughts, and once you're there, you stay for a long, long time. Along with thoughts of what could have been.

I knew this season would be difficult to face without you. And facing it now, I know that new summers won't pass without a sweet memory of you and I. How we were together, how we were close, and how we were in love.

I miss you on my front porch.

Leon Valdez

April 26, 2005

Frankie,

I know how much you hated being called that, but it reminds me of you in simpler times like when you and I just met. Although it was some 20 years ago, it seems like just yesterday that we were hanging out on Travis, AFB siping cocktails, cheering our squardron to a last place finish in the base softball tournament and wondering why most people never understood that one of lifes simplest pleasures was cranking Frank. Be it Zappa or Sinatra, the end result was the same.

I know it's been a long while since we talked but it always seemed to me that when ever we did the gaps in between melted away and circle remaind closed. You had that way about you and that is one of the many reasons of why you are so dearly missed down here.

I've been thinking about you a lot lately and I can only guess it's because the world seems to make even less sense to me these days than it already does without you in it. I don't know many people who I would put in the same class as you and certainly there are even fewer still I would call a friend like you. Rest easy Frank and know I miss my friend.

Leon

Bob Ludgate

March 24, 2005

Frank,

March 3, 1998 is when we first met. You interviewed me for a position with Target. You hired me a few days later. You taught me so much during my days with target what I know today is totally because of you, and I thank you sooo much for that. Thank you for being such a cool guy, and a friend. I hope your working on your golf swing in heaven. Reserve a tee time for us. I'll see ya then.

Bob

Amy Ellingsworth

February 22, 2005

Frank-

As your birthday approaches I think of memories and good times we shared on your special day. This has been a hard week on me again, I wonder what days won't be hard on me? I miss you so much everyday! Most days I can't even believe it that you are gone- why? why? why?

Today I was thinking of your 40th birthday party, that the group of us went to Izaty's Resort - we made up the group name of the "High Rollers" that weekend for all of us and we got the dice rings to wear! Then I thought about last year's birthday when Snoop and I made you come out to dinner and go see a band with us downtown...you didn't want to go but we forced you to, then we gave you the "Vegas" picture of us in the showgirls outfit! You laughed so hard~ I really do miss those simple and happier times.

I hope you are having fun and enjoying life in heaven..earth is not as fun without your beautiful and smiling face here. Missing you each and every day~~~

Happy 42nd Frankie Poo xoxoxo

Love, Ames

Frank & Amy @ Grumpy's Bar Summer 1998

Amy Ellingsworth

December 21, 2004

Dear Frank,
I went to see you this last weekend when I was in Nashville...it was good to see your headstone is in place and I wanted you to know that it is extremely hard to be strong and keep going on...but I am still standing and want to tell you that you will be sorely missed this holiday season and during our annual bday/New Years Eve celebration. The thoughts that stay inside my head are laughter, good times and no pain...
Amy

AMY "COCO" ELLINGSWORTH

November 24, 2004

Frank-

Tomorrow will be my first Thanksgiving without you in over 6 years...this week has been especially hard week on me. I will miss stopping at the Yacht Club for our cocktails before driving over to my parents house. I am thankful this year for so many things, I wish you could be here to see all of the positive changes that this year has brought to my life. I miss you so much everyday...Tomorrow I will set a place for you at the Ellingsworth Thanksgiving table and have a Crown Royal and Schweppes Ginger Ale sitting there too for you. You are physically gone but never forgotten. Thank you for all of the fond Thanksgiving memories- I will forever treasure them and continue to make this my favorite holiday until I see you again.

All of my love,

Amy

November 23, 2004

Dearest Frank,

Getting ready for the holidays without you is so hard. I wish you were here and I love you very much. As your friends and family sit around the Thanksgiving table, we will all wish that your sense of humor, smiling eyes, and helping hands were with us.

Already the days have stacked up into months and the pain, the missing, and the love for you remain remain steady in my heart since you've been gone. I'm giving the love we can't share anymore to those who loved you too. It's the greatest and only comfort.

Frank, you'll live in my heart always...I love you.

Molly Conley

November 8, 2004

Dear Frank,

Even though I didn't know you a very long time, you were one of the best people I've known. You were always a gentleman, and easy to talk to and laugh with. I'll never forget your smile. You were one of the few people I actually liked being around. I'll really miss you! Love, Molly Conley

Theresa Fletcher

November 5, 2004

Frank,

First and foremost my condolences go out to all of your family and friends. You touch so many in such special ways, you were the most thoughtful person I have ever met, like the time you rushed over to bring three different flavors of ice cream for Amy and I just because we were a little down, and always our driver on ladies night. You were always there to extend your arm when I needed you most. I now have to go get my cowboy boots bye my self, however I know you will help me pick the right color. I miss you so very much, I still reach for the phone to leave you a goofy message and than realize you are in heaven with my wonderful brother John, my lovely uncle Roger and Elvis too. I now have three beautiful angels and I know you are at peace now.

Love you always,

Teriberry ~

Theresa Fletcher

Anna Meyers

November 3, 2004

First I would like to express my sincere sympathy to Franks family and his closest friends. I was never privledged enough to be what one would call a "close" friend, but through Frank's vibrant personality and the natural way he acted he always made me feel like a "close" friend. I will always remember his great smile and the way he always made every member of a party have a good time. He was a great supporter for everything. (example) Jim's many "Elvis" contests, Frank was ALWAYS there supporting him and making it fun for all of us. Frank, you were a true friend and will be missed by many for a very long time. I know you feel you are in a better place now and I know that with God you will be, but we will still surely miss you here on earth.

Love,

Anna Meyers

AMY "COCO" ELLINGSWORTH

November 2, 2004

A reminder to all of Frank's friends and family that would like to attend a celebration of his life gathering this Saturday...

WHEN: Saturday November 6th

TIME: 2pm

WHERE: Apostolic Bible Church

1545 Dieter Street

St Paul, MN

Please contact me with any questions- a search for driving directions to this location can be done on Mapquest. A luncheon will be served afterwards as well. We all look forward to seeing each and everyone of you there.

Have a great day~ cell# 612-298-6727

Frank puckering up for Carolyn

October 20, 2004

Carolyn Carroll-Blakey

October 20, 2004

My condolences to Steve, family, friends, co workers, and military buddies. This has been very difficult for me to write about a special guy I met, liked, played, partied, and had many good times with. A relationship began and our bonding grew into a “friend’s” love that I will feel and cherish dearly. I offer these words of comfort for all of us.

Lord, we know You're always busy,

for you have many things to do

but when sorrow overcomes us,

well we need to talk to you.

For we've lost someone precious

and they're with you there above

and it's someone that we needed,

and it's someone that we loved.

We are feeling lost and all alone

and though we do believe

we need You Lord to hold us up

to help us while we grieve.

Please give us strength and courage Lord

to bear what we must bear,

and nudge us when our faith is weak

to remind us You are there.

Give us hope for our tomorrows;

tell us life will still go on.

Show us Lord that all this darkness

will be followed by the dawn.

You have led us through so many things,

You've pulled us through before.

Hold us up, Lord, till we're through this

and we are strong once more.

AUTHOR - linda elrod

I love and miss you much

Forever, Carolyn

Megan and Frank

October 19, 2004

Kevin Wasilewski

October 18, 2004

Frank, What else can be said? You were loved and adored by so many. You were the one that got me into Building services at Target and made it barible to work there and for that I am truly greatful. I always looked forward to your witty comments and gracious smile. There is a empty place in this world without you. Be at peace Frank where you are now there is no more sadness and no more pain. God bless you for enriching all of our lives while you were here.You will live on in our memories. Peace be with you and your family.

AMY "COCO" ELLINGSWORTH

October 17, 2004

FRANK'S MEMORIAL SERVICE:

Date: Saturday November 6th 2004- 2pm

Location: Apostolic Bible Church

1545 Dieter Street St Paul MN

Questions: Please call Amy at 612-298-6727 or email

Please come prepared to share a story of your memories of Frank if you so wish- this will be a time to share stories, view the slide show and a time for the Minnesota friends, co-workers and military companions to say goodbye.

A luncheon will be served afterwards.

Thank you and we look forward to meeting and visiting with all of you.

Love, AMY

Joan Leschak

October 14, 2004

Frank-

The first time I saw you was at Amy's shower. I glanced your way and thought to myself, hmmmm good looking guy. Wonder who he is? Then I saw you talking to Mary and I figured perhaps you were Amy's cousin.

I got to know you better as time went on through Amy, Kat, Tiffany and Jaime. I really enjoyed being around you because you knew how to have a good time and not leave anyone out of your friendship circle. You were always so kind to me, (being the "mom" of one of your friends) and I never felt out of place.

I have such a wonderful, peaceful memory of you sitting in front of our fireplace, relaxing and conversing with your friends. That is my favorite thought of you and how I choose to remember you.

I know you are at peace now.

Joan

AMY "COCO" ELLINGSWORTH

October 13, 2004

To my darling Frankie Poo:

There will never be any words to describe how I feel now that you are

gone. Words of those closest to you have tried to be of comfort to me

but these kind words will not ease the wound I feel in my heart

without you to brighten my day and life.

The last few days have been so hard knowing you are not going to be

back...but I do take comfort knowing that I will see you again one

day in heaven.

I have been wondering for days...what shall I write in your memory

book to describe our friendship and bond? What should I write to let

everyone else that cared for you know about you that they have not

already written about? What should I write to you to express the

love, friendship and pain I am now feeling that my best friend is

not here- I will never stop loving you, missing you or forget about

you. I am wearing your dog tags and have every day since you have

been gone- I am so thankful you gave them to me so many years ago...I

know it will be alright with you that I am giving the other tag to

Steve- I know you would want him to have it.

I want you to know I am not mad- I forgive you. I am relieved that

you are in a better place...my life was truly blessed to have you in

it for the last 7 years. I want you to know you were and always will

be my best friend...you were one of the best gifts god has let into my life

so far. Please keep sending me signs that you are alright and happy

now- I promise to continue to pass along the news to those closest to

you...also remember you have left your footprints in my heart.

I love you always and will miss you forever xoxo

Frank- I know you did the best you could and thank you most of all

for the gift of you!

Always, Amy

Chris Peterson

October 12, 2004

Frank, I'll always think about you as the vibrant fun loving guy with the easy smile. Coco's parties won't quite be the same anymore. You will be missed and thought of often.....Chris

Jeanie Rust

October 12, 2004

I will never forget when Frank came to our house with Amy and Cat just after Alivia was born. They brought dinner over and Frank was so sweet with Alivia. He wanted to hold her and have his picture taken with her.

He was always so nice to Harrison and understood he was so shy. He would always talk to him with a gentleness that made Harrison feel comfortable.

We will cherish all the family get togethers that Frank was a part of. He was always welcomed at the Ellingsworth's and was one of the family.

We will miss your humor and sweet disposition.

Randy Rust

October 11, 2004

Frank-

Though I knew you through my sister you were always so much fun to be around. You brought a lot of joy and laughter to both of my sisters and all of my family. I have heard countless stories of all the fun you guys had and all the gut splitting antics you were seemingly ALWAYS up to! You will be deeply missed and cherished....

The fun and funny memories of Frank will be forever remembered and missed ;)

Randy

Mark Larson

October 8, 2004

Frank, You will be missed! Thanks for being a friend and for all the great times!

Karel Sutherlin

October 8, 2004

Frank,

I am so sorry you are gone. My heart goes out to your family and friends. You will be missed by so many people that loved you.

I will treasure the time we spent together in the Fall of 2000. I will always remember you.

Frank & Karel Vikings Game 2000

October 8, 2004

Mar

October 5, 2004

Frank,

My heart aches... not only for myself but for our son. Words cannot describe the many different emotions I have felt this past week. The memories we share of our years together will forever be tucked away in a special place in my heart.

You gave me the most precious gift that any two people can give one another, Steveo. I promise you that for the rest of my life I will continue to make sure he knows the kind of man you were through both of our wonderful familes and friends. I tell myself you are finally at peace Frank, and knowing this will help me be strong for Steve. I know you will be there watching over him when he graduates this year and when he heads off to college, gets married and someday has a child of his own.

Give my Dad a hug for me, Frank. I know he was there to embrace you with a warm hug, a comforting smile and a "cocktail" in hand.

Love you always Frankie,

AMY "COCO" ELLINGSWORTH

October 4, 2004

Dear Family & Friends:

A memorial service to celebrate Frankie's life and memory will be held on Saturday November 6th in St. Paul, MN.

More specific details will follow...please feel free to call me if you have any questions or want to contribute any pictures/memorablia to the slide show that will be presented.

Thanks- with love, Amy

ph# 612-298-6727

Michelle

October 4, 2004

Frank-

I have always and will continue to miss you forever. This is the loss of a genuinely rich soul!!!! Rest in peace Frank!

Sincerely,

Bryan Foster

October 4, 2004

Frank, I had a real hard time hearing about your passing.

You had a personality we will not soon forget.

I don’t think any of us fuelers will ever forget your awards

Presentation to the host unit at Minot AFB, it was hilarious!

Thanks for leaving us all with such great memories.

Jacqueline Fellows

October 3, 2004

My dear, dear, dear Frankie, it is absolutely impossible to tell you how much brightness, love, and happiness you brought into my life. Our time together was priceless. It was...never would I trade a second of it...not even for relief from this heartbreak.

Reading through the guestbook, I see that your wit, smile, and sweet, sweet spirit was something you gave to everyone. That is one of the most wonderful things about you. Your eyes, though, told the best story. From the sparkle when you were teasing to the tenderness when you were supporting... and I miss it all.

Frankie, thank you for making me a part of your life. Your family welcomed me with open arms...just like you. What a wonderful family you have. And I'm so glad you surrounded yourself with so many friends who care deeply about you. We are supporting each other as best we know how. I am going to get to see your town, the one you said I would love, but I will miss the personal tour.

To his friends and family - I know that you probably have a lot of questions about Frank's life in Nashville. He was happy here, and made so many friends that are devestated he won't be around to take pictures, play bartender, tell jokes, and improve the overall atmosphere (and intelligence quotient) in our neighborhood.

A piece of Frank lives in all of us because he was so giving.The moment I met him, I knew he was special...so special.

To Frank - You made an uneraseable mark on my heart. I love you, I hope you know that.

Jacqueline