Frank Leslie Grace
Frank Leslie Grace passed away peacefully at Mt. Cartier Court Extended Care, Revelstoke on Saturday, July 13th, 2013 at the age of 94 years. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Revelstoke on Wednesday, July 24th at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Dan Meakes officiating. Pallbearers are Bob Grace, Tom Grace, Wes Speerbrecker, Mike Speerbrecker, Steve Krywa and Chris Heminsley. Interment will follow in the family plot of Mountain View Cemetery, Revelstoke. Flowers are acceptable, or donations may be made to St. Peter’s Anglican Church or the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #46, Revelstoke.
Frank was born in Revelstoke, B.C. on December 16, 1918 and had been a life-long resident. He was a veteran of World War 2 and served overseas for six years. He was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion and a lifetime member of the Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club. Frank enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and bridge and was a member of the Duplicate Bridge Club. Frank especially enjoyed gardening and being in the outdoors. Times spent at his cabin on the lake were very special.
Frank was predeceased by his beloved wife Irma, son Fred, nephew Bill, brothers Gary and Reg and sister Marjorie. He is survived by his daughter Fran (Gary) Carlson of Revelstoke; two granddaughters: Kirsten Carlson (Steve Krywa) and Kelsey Carlson, both of Revelstoke; grand dog Lucy; sisters-in-law Helen Grace of Revelstoke, Louise Breck of Nelson, Greta (Ray) Speerbrecker of Revelstoke, Karen (Jo) (George) Rohatynsky of Grande Prairie, brother-in-law Hans (Gwyn) Hansen of Burnaby; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Messages of condolence may be sent to Frank’s family by viewing his obituary at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke.
A long life, well lived.