A good man!

I mentioned before that Papa Bear's Grandpa passed away. Since this is our way of keeping a journal, I just wanted to add one of my favorite pictures of him, and his obituray.

(Devrie and Keisha's blog also have some cute pics of him and Grandma)

Dean FrandsenMarch 20, 1927 - November 30, 2008
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, neighbor and friend, Dean Frandsen, age 81, of Roosevelt, returned to our Heavenly Father on November 30, 2008.
He was born March 20, 1927, in Myton, to Vernal and Elizabeth Young Frandsen. He married Velma Dean Todd on March 4, 1948, in the St. George LDS Temple.
Dean served in the US Navy during World War II and then was called up to serve in the Korean Conflict. When he returned from the military he started Frandsen’s Body Shop and then later became a real estate broker for Strout Realty and established and owned Frandsen Realty. He enjoyed working with his hands and could fix anything. He kept an immaculate yard and was constantly making improvements. He really liked traveling and knew every side road in the Basin. His wife and he had great times visiting many places around the world. He loved hunting, fishing, and just being in the outdoors. His love for the outdoors began at an early age as he spent many summers in the mountains as a young boy herding sheep with his family.
He was active in the LDS Church and served as a Bishop, Scoutmaster, Young Men’s President, High Councilor, Temple Worker, missionary with his wife, Velma in the Oakland, California Mission, and Branch President of the Randlett Branch. As a scoutmaster, he loved helping the boys achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.
Dean had a wonderful sense of humor which he was able to keep until the very end. He was a fun practical joker and had a great attitude about everything. He loved his grandkids and was happiest when they were with him.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Velma of Roosevelt; children, Allan Dean (Shirley) Frandsen, Roosevelt; Jolene (Dan) Ashcraft, Hazelton, ID; Lynette (Dan) McKittrick, Cedar City; Melinda (Tim) King, Vernal; Denise (Rick) Fielding, Salt Lake City; Shannon (Rich) Hill, Sandy; 24 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Clark (Lila) Frandsen, Salt Lake City; Clay (Tammy) Frandsen, Lindon; and brother-in-law, Clyde Killian, Roosevelt.
Dean was preceded in death by his sister, Joy, and a grandson, Gavin Ashcraft.
Funeral services held 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 5, 2008, at the Roosevelt 2nd Ward LDS Chapel. Friends and family may call at the Hullinger Mortuary on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and from 10-10:45 a.m. Friday at the church.
Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Post # 64.