Franklin Clair Gearhart

Frank C. Gearhart passed away on February 28, 2026, at his home in Mead, Washington with his wife Janet by his side. Frank had eleven siblings, all were born in Gustavus, Ohio, to father Frank Gearhart and mother Bessie Irwin Gearhart. Those waiting to join him are his wife Janet Gearhart along with many family members and friends.

Frank was a spiritual man and a true follower of Jesus. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was known as “Grinny” to many of his closest friends as he had a smile from ear to ear. He valued his sobriety and lived a sober life for forty years. He was also considered a Big Book Thumper! Frank was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also enjoyed music and reading. Anyone who engaged Frank was in for a long, detailed conversation especially if it involved catching a fish. He could carry on a conversation about almost anything as he was very knowledgeable about many subjects.

During Frank’s lifetime, he was a soldier in the United States Army spending most of his enlistment at Fort Lewis Washington. Frank also was a Hydro Operator at the Priest Rapids Dam where he worked for many years.

In 1970, Frank moved from Ohio to Richland, Washington with his wife, Janet and daughters Lorinda (Uttecht) and Tammy (Gamble). He enjoyed his many moments with his eleven grandchildren and twenty-six great grandchildren. He will be missed by his family and friends until they meet again.

A Memorial Service will be held at Keith & Keith Funeral Home, 902 West Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98902, US, on March 19, 2026, at 2:00 pm.

A celebration of life and potluck will follow the service at New Hope Community Church of Nazarene, 29 Channel Drive, Yakima, WA 98901. Please feel free to bring a dish to share.