John "Frank" Holton

JOHN F. "FRANK" HOLTON John Franklin Holton, 84, passed away December 1, 2006, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls. Frank was born February 22, 1922 in Macon, Georgia to Benjamin Franklin and Essie Holton. The family relocated to Winter Garden, Florida where Frank attended Tildenville Elementary and Lakeview High School along with his three sisters. When not in school or working to help support his family, he could easily be found fishing or hunting which continued to be his favorite past times. Frank entered the Navy, serving on the USS Arizona before resigning to attend the Naval Academy at Annapolis. He continued his maritime career graduating from the Merchant Marine Academy, serving as an officer and ending his service to his country as a Lieutenant (JG) of the United States Maritime Service. After leaving the military, Frank worked as a mechanical engineer for several companies associated with nuclear power. Frank married Lucy Robinson in 1946 and they remained married until her death in 1995. Frank married Rebecca Sanders, the widow of a dear childhood friend in 1997. He and Rebecca enjoyed the last ten years discovering the beauty of his beloved state, Idaho. Frank was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife Rebecca; children, Gary Holton of Mountain View, CA, Gail Gomez of El Darado, KS; stepchildren, Iris Peterson of Winter Garden, FL, Dean Jeancola of Seattle, WA; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Frank was preceded in death by his wife Lucy, parents and two sisters. Survivors include: Wife: Julia Rebecca Sanders Holton, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Gary Holton, Mountain View, CA Daughter: Gail Gomez of El Darado, KS Stepdaughter: Iris Peterson of Winter Garden, FL Stepdaughter: Dean Jeancola of Seattle, WA 5 Grandchildren and 6 Great-grandchildren Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2006, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 237 N. Water Avenue. Burial will be at Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery with a reception following at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. -------------------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Helen E. Stanton hlnspl@cableone.net He filled a place in our hearts and he will be missed but never forgotten. Helen, Ralph and Jack Stanton Edythe Casper Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. It has been several years since your family lived in our neighborhood, but you have not been forgotten. Whenever I pass the house on the corner of Cassiopeia and Grace, I think of your family, but especially of your mother and my friend, Lucy. I know her loss was very difficult for you. I have missed her, too. We send our love and sympathy in the loss of your father, also, and wish for you all the comfort and peace of mind in knowing we will all one day see our loved ones again. Edythe Casper Rich and Pat Hentzen rhentzen@srv.net Our condolences. We enjoyed our friendship with Frank and Lucy over on Grace Avenue. They were wonderful neighbors and friends. Always fun to be with. With our moving to the east side, my going to work most of the time in Richland, WA and Lucy's passing - we did lose touch these last years. We do still have those very fond memories of some swell people, including Gary and Gail. Our thoughts are with all of you at this time.