Frank Charles Bacon

God looked around His garden and found an empty place.


He then looked down upon His earth and saw your loving face.


He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest.


His Garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain.


And knew that you would never get well on Earth again.


He saw your path was difficult, He closed your tired eyes,


He whispered to you, “peace be thine,” and gave you wings to fly.

When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,


we would not wish you back to Earth to suffer once again.


You’ve left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,


you live on through your children, you’re always by our side.

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.


For part of us went with you on the day God called you home. ~ Melissa Shreve

Frank Charles Bacon, age 71 of Jenison, Michigan, passed away January 6, 2025. Frank was born January 20, 1953.

He was raised in Burton Heights by his father and mother, Frank and Patricia Bacon, and attended Burton Heights United Methodist Church with his brother, Michael, and sisters Cynthia Hubbard and Saralyn Feikema. He graduated from Central High and later served in the US Navy from 1973-1976 as a Gunners Mate on the USS Harlan County stationed at Little Creek Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia, where he met his wife, Jennifer. Frank toured the Mediterranean and visited many countries with his shipmates who became lifelong friends. After returning to Grand Rapids, he attended college, took flying lessons, and was hired at General Motors Grand Rapids Metal Plant. He completed the apprenticeship program and became a tool and die maker.

Frank and Jennifer married July 15, 1977 and had two sons, F. Nathaniel and Alexander David, father of their granddaughter, Harper Sophia, age seven. He retired in 2007 to spend more time with his family. In 2011, he suffered a serious stroke, but fought hard to recover. From 2015 to 2020, he enjoyed spending winters in Florida. In 2020, he became ill and had two back surgeries which left him in a wheelchair. He looked forward to Sunday dinners with his sons and granddaughter, visits and calls from his family, friends, and coworkers. Frank had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved history, trivia, movies, and playing cards, games, and Jeopardy at which he excelled. A memorial service will be held in the spring. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresgrandville.com in their guestbook online.