Robert Frank Frost, 81, of Asotin, passed away peacefully in his home Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. A pillar of strength and beacon of love, his absence leaves an irreplaceable void in our hearts.
Born on a beautiful, crisp fall day, Frank was welcomed into the world Oct. 21, 1942, in Spokane, to parents Robert and Dorothy Halter. Moving from Spokane, to Orofino and eventually, to Lewiston, Frank graduated from Lewiston High School in 1961.
After graduation, he would attend classes at the University of Idaho, before moving to Arcata, Calif.
Shortly after moving to Arcata, Frank met the love of his life, a beautiful southern belle, Mary Louise Vincent. Smitten from day one, Frank and Louise were married Feb. 15, 1974, and together, they nurtured a family that would grow to include four children: Andrew, Dean, Dena and Sherri; and two grandchildren: Wayde and Tiffany, whom they also raised. Celebrating 50 years of marriage, the love and devotion Frank and Louise shared was inspirational.
Frank’s legacy is carried on through his family, whom he loved with every fiber of his being.
Living in Arcata, Frank was employed at Crown Simpson and worked as an instrument technician. Frank worked at Crown Simpson for thirty years before moving to Yakima, working as a tank farm supervisor for ten years at Hanford before retiring. In retirement, Frank and Louise moved to Asotin, where they raised their two grandchildren.
Frank’s warmth, wisdom and the joy he brought to life will be deeply missed. We invite all who knew him to a service held in his honor at 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, at Merchant Funeral Home.