Frank Henry Guidera

Frank H. Guidera August 30, 1926 - June 19, 2011 On June 19, 2011 at 2:30 am the world dimed at the passing of Frank H. Guidera. Services will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Friday, June 24, 2011 at 10:30 am. Private graveside respects will be reserved for his family at Hillcrest Cemetery. Frank was born August 30, 1926 in Los Angeles, California to Henry and Virginia Guidera. They established their produce business and moved to Shafter, California. Shortly after they purchased their ranch near Lamont and began H.A. Guidera and Son which became Guidera Farms. In 1964 he married the love of his life, Davia David. She completed the family circle of Frank and sons, Tim, Henry, and Stephen, fully closing the circle with the birth of their daughter, Nancy. Frank H. Guidera Company was established in 1970. Frank was a commissioner for the Table Grape Commission of California. A post he held for twenty-two years. He was innovative in his industry with the pioneering of the trellis system of growing grapes that he researched in Europe in Po Valley, and he started in his own business thirty years ago. Frank brokered potatoes with his parents and continued this business for many years. Frank loved and enjoyed playing golf, dining, and travel. He served as President at Bakersfield Country Club. He traveled to many excited places with family and friends. His favorites were Hawaii, England, and Italy. Frank's first priority and enjoyment was his family. Frank had many friends that he treasured and held close to his heart. He was loved- and he loved. Frank was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Chris Anthony Guidera. He is survived by his wife, Davia, his children, Tim and Rachelle, Henry and Ruth, Stephen and Stephenie, Nancy and Mike, his grandchildren Chase, Frank, Natasha, Brianna, Elisabeth, and Christopher, great grandchildren Hannah, Kylee, Gabriel, Kaytee, Zoe, Trent, Patrick, Gracie, Julianna and Samantha, godsons Justin and Nathan, cousin Paula and husband Mike and their children held a special place in his heart, sister and brother-in-law Joyce and Bill and son Eric, cousins Ellen and cousin Donald, special people in his life Mary Dye and Ed Hill. Special thanks and appreciation to William J. Baker, Jr. for his years of care concern and friendship. The family would also like to thank Harold J. Baer, M.D., Memorial Hospital staff, and Rosewood Health Center. Rosewood nurses and CNA's and Shel and Tracy made the last days of his life happy and cared for, and Optimal Hospice in the last two days. Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary www.hillcrestmemorial.com