Frederick (Rick) Albert Frame

Frederick A. Frame, age 73, of DeLand, FL, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Alice (nee Rheem) and Fred Frame; and his brother, Thomas R. Frame, and wife, Irene Frame.  In addition to his sister, Nancy Frame, he is survived by his children, Fredrick Clark Frame Jr. (R.C.) and Leah Frame Barrett. Leah's children are: Adeline, Harrison and Eleanor.  R.C.'s daughter is Kinsley.  He had a close and loving relationship with his nieces Jody Walker Hill and Julie Walker DeLilse, as well as his cousins: Martha Frame Jackson, Clark Frame, David Frame, John Frame; Ann Frame Beddow, Tom Frame and Mary Dewey.

Fred graduated from Lakemont Academy in 1962; excelling in basketball, baseball and soccer.  He was President of his class and voted Most Popular.  He graduated from Tarkio College in 1968 earning a BA Degree.  After graduation, he was District Manager of 7 stores for Minnesota Fabrics in Pittsburgh, where he grew up.  In 1976, he was a salesman for Daniel's Appliance and Hardware.  After moving to Florida, he volunteered at the Florida Hospital in DeLand.  He became an employee "Patient Sitter" and was highlighted in the Hospital newsletter for his positive energy and ever willingness to make the patients' experience exceptional.

He was loved for his winning smile, sense of humor and generosity.

Memorial services will take place at the Jefferson Memorial Cemetery; 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 on May 19, 2018 in the Trinity Garden Crypts.  In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to: Florida Hospital  DeLand,  701 W. Plymouth Ave., DeLand, FL 32720