August 29, 2011

Grandpa Fuddy

Obituary:
 
Dan Doxey Frampton "Fudd" 1931 ~ 2011

Our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed on quietly at home on August 13, 2011. His sweetheart wife was at his side as she has been for 65 years since they were 15 year olds 'going steady'. He will be sorely missed but his legacy of kindness, hard work, humor and testimony will live on in his posterity, whose lives will continue to be blessed by this good man.

Dan did not have an unkind word for anyone and leading by example, he often counseled us to simply love those with whom we had disagreement. He served his country honorably in the Air National Guard during the Korean conflict. He was a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and wore out his life in the service of God. He helped to build the kingdom wherever he was called - sharing the gifts of truth and love which he possessed so abundantly. He served in many positions of trust and leadership and especially loved the time spent on missions with Berylene.

Dan was born in Salt Lake City on April 11, 1931 to William Vere Frampton and Helen Pearl Doxey. He lived in Holladay his entire life where he served on numerous committees and councils helping to keep Holladay a wonderful place to live. He married the girl of his dreams, Berylene Coshow, on May 28, 1951 and together they have eight children: Cozette (Barney) Carlson, Sam (Meridee) Frampton, Becky (Grey) Airhart, Jane (Dick) Goulding, Bruno (Shauna) Frampton, Sylvia (Lindsay) Thomas, Jason (Shelley) Frampton and Heidi (David) Lawrence.

Preceded in death by parents, step-mother Delight Thomas, siblings Will Frampton and Janice Burnham, one granddaughter and one great-grandson. He is survived by his wife, their children, 34 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and sister Mary Schofield. Viewings will be on Friday, August 19, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, August 20, 9-10:30 a.m. Funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. All will be held at the Holladay South Stake Center, 4917 Viewmont Street.

My brother and his cute wife Lena were in NYC when my Grandpa died, so they paid tribute on The Today Show.


The Funeral:  

My mom is the oldest of 8, so the oldest grandson in each family was a paul bearer.













My Grandma Ber and her 8 children
 (with a much younger stand-in for my Aunt Lil who is serving a mission in North Carolina)


My Grandma drove the Bishop's Vespa from the cemetary back to the church (Bishop on back)

Classic.


The Luncheon:



The After-Party in my Grandma's backyard:


Sweet form!



 Best pool slide around!

I've got some crazy cousins!



Gma and Mom


Gma Ber made all of these cookies

Ironically, my Grandma had planned August 20th to be our annual Frampton Family Reunion for a day of swimming and fun in her backyard...it ended up being my Grandpa's funeral.  I had a great time being with almost ALL of the 118 people in this family that day.  We ended the day all sharing stories about our Grandpa Fuddy.  It truly was a perfect day and I feel so blessed and so proud to be a part of such a wonderful family.





Eberhardt Bear Lake Trip: Beach Fun


I have been blessed with the best in-laws in the world!  This is the second year they have treated us to a fun family vacation at Bear Lake and it did not disappoint.  I truly enjoy hanging out with these people and making lots of fun memories. 





 Just six short weeks until I'll be sitting on the beaches of Cancun with these fun ladies...good book in one hand and a strawberry daquiri in the other.  Can't wait!




Fun Aunts Linds and Rachie rallied the troops to make a sand castle masterpiece

Ta Da!




Eberhardt Bear Lake Trip: Fun on the Town