1937 – 2025
The family of Frank Leonard Stearns is saddened to announce his passing at Bethany Care Centre in Didsbury on January 30, 2025 at the age of 87 years.
Frank was born at Acme, AB in Dec. 1937 to Wesley and Dorothy Stearns (Jackson). Frank grew up on the family farm where as a boy he was his father’s helper.
He attended school at Green Acre and Davies Schools then went to Acme High School. After graduation he attended Olds School of Agriculture for one year then returned home to farm with his father. Frank moved to Calgary in the early 1970s while still running the farm. While in Calgary he drove a delivery truck in the off season. After about 20 years in Calgary Frank returned home to full time farming until he rented the farm to family members in 2004. Even though the farm was rented he still was part of the crew, helping with seeding and harvest and showing a keen interest in all the machinery.
Along with farming Frank enjoyed travelling and dancing. He went on several cruises. He was an excellent dancer and travelled many miles to go to a dance.
Frank was predeceased by his parents, his older sister, Lucianne Trick (Gerry); and an infant brother. He is survived by two sisters, Sheila (Vic) Yuschyshyn and Ruth (Gerry) Good. He is also survived by Lucianne’s children, Lana Trick, Mona Trick, Teena Trick Wilks, Michael Trick and Lloyd Trick; Sheila’s children, Cynthia Yuschyshyn, Kim Nielsen and Trevor Yuschyshyn; and Ruth’s children, Jay Good and Lindsey Good.
A Memorial Service will be held at Carstairs Bancroft United Church on May 25 at 1:00PM.
In lieu of flowers please consider a gift to Bethany Care in Didsbury, at Bethany Care Foundation, Box 459, 1201-15 Ave, Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.prairierosefunerals.ca
