Francis Meikle

FRANK MEIKLE Click here to view Frank's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Francis “Frank” Arthur Meikle, was 92 when he passed away at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center on August 19, 2009. Frank was born in Smithfield, Utah on March 15, 1917, to Joseph and Temprence Allen Meikle. He graduated from Smithfield High School and continued on to Utah State University in Logan. He left USU to become a pilot in the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a “Hump” Pilot deployed to the China/India/Burma theater. Frank married Grace Hobbs on September 22, 1941 in Logan, Utah. On February 3, 1976, Frank and Grace sealed their marriage in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. After almost 65 years of marriage, Grace passed away on June 14, 2006. Among Frank’s many interests was the financial sector. He retired from Valley Bank as a Vice President and Manager. Following his retirement from Valley Bank, Frank also worked with the Bank of Eastern Idaho. He was also a very active member of the Republican Party and at one point was on the Board of the Idaho Technical College. He is best known for his love of politics and golf. He could be seen after work at the Idaho Falls Country Club. His family will miss him greatly. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Charles Bennett; his granddaughter and her husband, Vanessa and Troy Olson; granddaughter, Hillary Bennett; and his three great grandchildren, Nathaniel, Benjamin, and Katherine Olson. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS Summerfield Ward (3721 Shadow Mountain Trail), with Bishop John Strobel officiating. The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team and Idaho Honor Guard. --------------------------------------------- Condolences Received Online: Delaine Harris dharr13@jcpenney.com Hillary, here is the only kind of hug you will let me give you. HUG HUG. Up until now I had no idea who your grandfather was. I have heard a lot about him. He was a great man and will be missed. We are all thinking about you. Delaine Shirley & Henry Petersen shirlpgolf@msn.com We were sorry to hear about Frank's death, but what a wonderful joy to know that he is now with the Lord in heaven. We loved Frank and had such great memories about our time with him. When we bought our first farm we met Frank at the PCA. I had the job of bookkeeper. When I went in to learn what I had to do Frank was there for me. He took me under his wing and assured me that he could teach me everything I needed to know. He certainly did this and much more. He was a great friend to Hank & I both. He always gave us great encouragement and assurance that we would be successful. We also had the great privilege of seeing him take care of his Gracie. My dad was in Good Sam at that time so we had a lot of special times with Frank. All of us have some very Special people in our lives and Frank was that person for Hank & I. Celebrate Frank’s life, it was a good one. Shirley & Hank Petersen Dane Watkins thewatkinscompany@cs.com Dear Carolyn, Charles & family, I want to send my condolences on the recent passing of your father. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was a great person and his outstanding accomplishments will always be remembered by our community. Sherry and I want you to know that our prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Dane & Sherry Watkins