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Francis Lee “Frank” Relaford

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Francis Lee “Frank” Relaford Veteran

Birth
Rio Grande County, Colorado, USA
Death
25 Mar 2008 (aged 87)
Spring Valley, San Diego County, California, USA
Burial
La Mesa, San Diego County, California, USA Add to Map
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RELAFORD, FRANCIS L.

Dec. 29, 1920 to March 25, 2008

Frank Relaford was born in Center, Colorado to Grubie and Felicia Relaford, the third of six brothers.

He grew up in Arizona, came to San Diego to work in the aircraft industry and served in the Army Signal Corps in Europe during World War II.

Frank married Dorothy Emerson on Thanksgiving Day 1946, and they settled in Casa de Oro to raise their four children.

They have been members of Foothills United Methodist Church for almost 50 years and El Cajon Valley Gem & Mineral Society for 30.

Frank was employed at Bank of America for 37 years and worked with Glenn Mitchel Realty after retirement.

Frank and Dorothy enjoyed traveling the country visiting friends and collecting rocks, photos, and memories.

Frank is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Emerson Relaford; children Jayne Relaford Brown (Janice Chernekoff), Nancy Relaford, Judith Haberstroh (Mark), and Bruce Relaford (Margo); and grandchildren Morgan, Laurel, and Julian Brown; Josephine Relaford-Doyle; and Emily, Megan, Felicity, and Thomas Haberstroh.

Predeceased by brothers Earnest Riley, Hugh, Homer, Roy, and Guy Relaford.

The family deeply appreciates the staff of Arbor Hills Nursing Center who provided skilled and loving care in Frank's final months.

Celebration of Life will be at Foothills United Methodist Church, 4031 Avocado Blvd., La Mesa, Friday, April 4th, at 4:00 p.m. with Reception following.

Donations in Frank's memory may be made to Foothills UMC at www.foothillsumc.org or Southern Caregiver Resource Center at www.scrc.signonsan diego.com. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com


Published in U-T San Diego on Mar. 30, 2008

See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/utsandiego/obituary.aspx?n=francis-l-relaford&pid=106632143#sthash.tI9eIGlS.dpuf

RELAFORD, FRANCIS L.

Dec. 29, 1920 to March 25, 2008

Frank Relaford was born in Center, Colorado to Grubie and Felicia Relaford, the third of six brothers.

He grew up in Arizona, came to San Diego to work in the aircraft industry and served in the Army Signal Corps in Europe during World War II.

Frank married Dorothy Emerson on Thanksgiving Day 1946, and they settled in Casa de Oro to raise their four children.

They have been members of Foothills United Methodist Church for almost 50 years and El Cajon Valley Gem & Mineral Society for 30.

Frank was employed at Bank of America for 37 years and worked with Glenn Mitchel Realty after retirement.

Frank and Dorothy enjoyed traveling the country visiting friends and collecting rocks, photos, and memories.

Frank is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Emerson Relaford; children Jayne Relaford Brown (Janice Chernekoff), Nancy Relaford, Judith Haberstroh (Mark), and Bruce Relaford (Margo); and grandchildren Morgan, Laurel, and Julian Brown; Josephine Relaford-Doyle; and Emily, Megan, Felicity, and Thomas Haberstroh.

Predeceased by brothers Earnest Riley, Hugh, Homer, Roy, and Guy Relaford.

The family deeply appreciates the staff of Arbor Hills Nursing Center who provided skilled and loving care in Frank's final months.

Celebration of Life will be at Foothills United Methodist Church, 4031 Avocado Blvd., La Mesa, Friday, April 4th, at 4:00 p.m. with Reception following.

Donations in Frank's memory may be made to Foothills UMC at www.foothillsumc.org or Southern Caregiver Resource Center at www.scrc.signonsan diego.com. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com


Published in U-T San Diego on Mar. 30, 2008

See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/utsandiego/obituary.aspx?n=francis-l-relaford&pid=106632143#sthash.tI9eIGlS.dpuf



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  • Added: Mar 18, 2015
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143896240/francis_lee-relaford: accessed ), memorial page for Francis Lee “Frank” Relaford (29 Dec 1920–25 Mar 2008), Find a Grave Memorial ID 143896240, citing Foothills United Methodist Church Columbarium, La Mesa, San Diego County, California, USA; Maintained by becky bowman (contributor 47440113).