Janet and I were good friends with Frank and Mary for many years. We have many pleasant memories of Church, Sunday School, and outings together. Frank enjoyed being a "tough guy" and we exchanged many a barb between us, yet always with a smile. 
 Harvey and Janet Alley

 Posted by Harvey and Janet Alley - Grand Rapids, MI August 20, 2006

Sorry for your lost, just know that our prayers are with you.
 Sincerely, The Woodall Family

 Posted by Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Woodall - Detroit, MI August 20, 2006

I pray that the Lord will comfort you and your family as you mourn the death of your father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. I especially pray that the youngest family members will have only good memories of him. God bless you.

 Posted by Rosalyn Stone - Oak Park, MI August 20, 2006

It isn't just because your dad is gone that I am telling you this. He was the most thoughtful considerate man we have ever know. It will be our pleasure to share heaven with him. Greetings to Patti, David, and Frankie. When Norm could not find a job and I was the only one working with three kids to support, Frank gave Norm a job and that started our journey upwards in this old world. I have always thanked him for that.

 Posted by Norm & Sue Glosser - Bradenton, FL August 21, 2006

May the Lord be near to comfort you. 
 "There's a land that is fairer than day, and by faith we can see it afar. For the Father looks over the way, to prepare us a dwelling place there. In the sweet bye & bye, we shall meet on that beautiful shore". Love, Anne & Bill, David & Spencer

 Posted by Bill & Anne Gedert - Garden City, MI August 21, 2006

Dear Frank and Vera,
 May God bless you at this time of need, and give you the strength to move forward with the wonderful memories from the past.

 Posted by Cheryl and Jerry Kaczmarek - Waterford, MI August 22, 2006

Pat,Frankie,David and Families
 Our thoughts,LOVE and PRAYERS are with you at this time of our dear friend and my childrens father figure after their father passed away,too. Mark thought Frank was the best and A funny person he loved as a little boy. Frank would pop out his false teeth and mark would stop crying and be happy again. Mary was my GOD given sister and FRANK my brother we were closer than my sisters. I was always welcome in their home and knew I would miss them so if they went to Heaven first. GOD BLESS ALL THEIR CHILDREN and their FAMILIES

 Posted by Sybill Kilbourne Reed - Newport News, VA August 22, 2006

I looked forward to seeing Frank every Christmas season. He will be missed. Rest in peace Frank. Wm. Olson

 Posted by William Olson - Belmont, MI August 22, 2006

Dear Pat, Frank & David - 
 At times like this I always like to "remember" and one of the things I recall about your family home is how much your Mom & Dad enjoyed their music. Sometimes it was played on the stereo or piano and sometimes it was sung or hummed. 
 It wasn't long after I met your Dad that I knew how much he loved to sing "How Great Thou Art." Often, out of the blue, driving along in the car he would break into a rip roaring chorus of "Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee..." To this day I think of him with a smile every time I hear it. 
 As you gather to celebrate his life know you and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Rely on faith and love - with that comes strength and peace.

 Posted by Karen MacDonell-Oakley - Westland, MI August 22, 2006

To The Family I knew Frank for over 25 years as one of my tax clients.Frank always had his books in order but was always looking at them. But I told him the goverment was only interested in no more then 7 years and he could throw the rest away. However Frank could not throw any papers away.
 Frank is now in heaven where there are no more tax forms to fill out and save. I will miss him come February phoning me about his taxes.

 Posted by Klaas Wielinga - Grand Rapids, MI August 23, 2006

Dear Frank and Vera,
 Our family would like you to know that your entire family is in our prayers. It's never easy to say good-bye to someone you love. There is tremendous comfort in knowing one day you will be reunited in the Kingdom. Every tear will be wiped away and there will be no more sorrow. It will be a great Festival of Friends!! With Love, Jim, Jill, Dawn and Mike Taylor

 Posted by Jim and Jill Taylor - Redford, MI August 23, 2006

Mary, We want you to know that we always remember you and Frank. He is in the Loving arms of the Lord now. May God Bless you and the Family. Gladys and Steve

 Posted by Gladys&Steve Kovach - Lakeland, FL August 23, 2006

Thank you so much for the opportunity to care for Frank. I will always cherish the time he and I spent telling "Baptist" jokes and playing cards. You all are such a wonderful, loving family, you always met Frank's needs. Thank you for being a part of the "family" here at the DLC, singing, coloring, and participating in our general silliness. May God continue to give you strength in the years to come. May He bring you fond memories of times with Frank, and may you find the peace to share those memories with those who loved him. Love, Hugs and Prayers, Beth

 Posted by Beth Terborg - Grand Rapids, MI August 24, 2006

MAY GOD"S LOVE COMFORT YOU AT THIS TIME! Thanks Patty for your loving care. Babe & Pat

 Posted by Babe & Pat Stel - Temple City, CA August 24, 2006

To the Family of Frank & Mary, We fondly remember Frank & Mary as being a part of the Crusader's class at CBC. Frank was such a fun person to be around, always with something humerous to share! We have missed them since they've been gone from us and pray that our Heavenly Father, who they both loved, will give you as their family peace and comfort in knowing they are together and free from their pain and limitations. Our prayers are with you. Gary & Bertie Longworth

 Posted by Gary & Bertie Longworth - Byron Center, MI August 24, 2006

Tricia - I was so surprised to hear of the passing of your Daddy. May he Rest in Peace.

 Posted by Carol Van Dyke - Grand Rapids, MI August 26, 2006

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Frank Albert Oakley

May 30, 1930 – August 18, 2006

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