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Gordon Franks
July 4, 1920 - May 22, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">FRANKS, Gordon Wesley<br>July 4, 1920 – May 22, 2016<br><br>With great sadness we announce the passing of our father and grandfather, Gordon Franks at the age of 95. Dad was born on the family farm at Norgate, MB. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Violet; brother, Alan and sister, Edythe. Dad lost his first love, Evelyn in 1997 after 54 years of marriage and again when he lost his second love, Winnie in 2015 after 16 years of marriage. He is survived by children, Rick (Ann) Franks, Don (Anne) Franks, Jack Franks, Joan Franks, Connie (Brent) Tocher; 12 grandchildren and his 10 great grandchildren.<br><br>Dad started working in a saw mill at the age of 16 for 50 cents per day. From there he became a logger at Port Arthur, ON. When his father passed away in 1941 he moved back to the family farm at Glencairn, MB. Dad never rested and would take on any project. He had his own saw mill and threshing outfits. He also worked as a carpenter in Winnipeg, a city bus driver, and for the Manitoba Pool Elevators as a grain elevator manager at Birnie, MB and Clanwilliam, MB for 16 years. Dad later moved the family to Calgary, AB in 1972 and started working as a carpenter. He moved to Red Deer, AB in 1982 after retiring as a construction superintendent from Richfield Construction. <br><br>Dad had many talents and passions. He built boats and trailers with his prized welding machine, a lifelong curler and a Calgary Flames and Toronto Blue Jays fan forever. He loved house parties and oh yes, the dance floor. He loved the great outdoors and gardening but mostly hunting. His last moose hunting trip was October of 2015. <br><br>Dad’s family was first and foremost and he was always there for them. He will be greatly missed by all.<br><br>“Oh! What we would give to clasp his hand and see his smile again!”<br><br>Thanks Dad for all the love, life, laughter and adventures you gave us.<br></div>