Francis Donn ''Frank'' Livingston
May 11, 1929 - March 8, 2007
Obituary
Francis Donn ”Frank” LIVINGSTON
This farmer boy was born in the small town of North, South Carolina on Mother’s Day, May 11, 1929. His solid character and prodigious green thumb were evident early on. Joining the Army in 1947, Frank met his beloved wife Carol while posted at Ft. Lewis. They married in 1950, beginning a series of adventures during Frank’s 23-year military career, which took them to Fairbanks, Alaska; Ft Bragg, North Carolina; Ft. Bliss, Texas, and a stint as advisor to the National Guard in Redmond, Washington. In1965-66, he served with distinction in Vietnam as a 1st Sergeant. The day after his retirement from the Army, Frank started a second career as a Traffic Signal technician with the Washington State Highway Department. Frank loved to garden, golf and play cards-especially bridge. He held many leadership positions in his Masonic lodge and Eastern Star chapter and was known for his fine ritualistic work and love of these fraternities. He will be greatly missed by his daughters Lisa Livingston and Lori Berry, son David Livingston and daughter-in-law Kaitlyn. His 10-year old grandson Joshua Berry will remember ”Papa” as a strong and steady role model, who was always there with a hug. Frank is also survived by two brothers and three sisters, as well as a multitude of nieces, nephews and their families. It was his delight to visit them in South Carolina shortly before his death from prostate cancer on March 8, 2007. Carol’s sister, Gay Marchesini and her husband Lou continue to be the dearest of family. They reside in Olympia. We pray that Frank’s memory and will bring all who loved him comfort, peace and the strength to live out our dreams. A memorial service will be held at the Des Moines Masonic Lodge, 2208 S. 223rd, April 7 at 3:00 p.m. His ashes will be interred in South Carolina later this year. Please sign the online memorial guestbook at www.bonneywatson.com.
Frank And I played golf and lunched together at Glen Acres for a dozen years or so. He was a true gentleman and a pleasure to be with. He was also very courageous, playing with a great deal of pain because he loved the game so much. We miss him very much!
We share in the sadness of losing our dear neighbor and friend. Frank, Carol, and their family moved in next to us some thirty-seven years ago. Frank was a southern gentleman in the truest sense of the word. We enjoyed many casual talks over the fence and as we puttered in our respective yards. We could always count on him to look after our property when we were gone on vacation.
It was a joy for us to be able to pray with him just days before his passing and to hear him verbalize his trust in Jesus as his Savior.
We will miss him immensely. Our prayers continue for the family.
I’ll always remember him as a man who walked tall and was very smart.