Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Sullivan, Frank E. November 1 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Frank E. Sullivan
Sept. 17, 1930 - Nov. 1, 2004

Services will be held on Friday, November 5, 2004, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of 
Perpetual Help Church, 124 Columbus Ave., Bakersfield, CA. The Rosary and the 
Mass of Resurrection will be recited in honor of Frank E. Sullivan who passed 
away November 1, 2004. Monsignor Michael Braun will officiate assisted by 
Reverend Father Martin McGagh. Interment will follow immediately after the 
Mass at Hillcrest Memorial Park. 

Frank was born on September 17, 1930 in San Francisco to Alice and Frank 
Sullivan, the third of six children. He led an eventful life including many 
remarkable accomplishments. His grandparents were original 49ers of 
California, he was truly a native Californian. Frank grew up in San Francisco 
attending St. Peters Grammar School, St. Peters High School and University of 
San Francisco. He excelled in scholastics as well as sports. In 1952 he 
enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Around the same time he 
met future wife, Diane Sullivan, they married on December 28, 1952. After his 
service in the Army he continued to work for Standard Oil Company in San 
Francisco. Working for the company gave them the opportunity to live in many 
interesting places. Frank was chosen as the first White Collar Distributor for 
Standard Oil. Frank loved the challenge of business, he was a natural born 
salesman.

Frank was a member of Stockdale Country Club, he was an avid golfer and 
outdoors sportsman. In addition, he was a member of Rio Bravo Country Club, 
Rotary Club, Elks Club, The Irish Cultural Center in San Francisco and founder 
of The East Side Sons of St. Patrick.

Franks true love in life was his wife and family. He loved his grandchildren 
and the feeling was mutual. He never missed a birthday, baptism, communion, 
graduation, you name it he was there. He will be deeply missed by everyone who 
knew him. We were overwhelmed by the calls we received from Dads numerous 
friends and family over the last 10 days. Thank you for your support.

Pallbearers will be Bob Sullivan, Daren Alexander, Robert Sabovich, Frank 
Sullivan, Kevin Richard, Timmy Sullivan, Vinny Sullivan, Tom Ryan, Steve Ryan, 
Bob Ryan, Tom Sullivan and Danny Sullivan. Honorary Pallbearers will be Doug 
Finley, Joe Beamon III, Joe Lemucchi, Paul Summers, Dick Barnett and Bob Lynn.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Frank Sullivan; brother, 
Tom Sullivan; sisters, Anita Tougher, Alice Ryan, and Sister Mary Timothea, 
Sister of Mercy and principal for St. Lawrence and Guadalupe Schools in 
Bakersfield, CA. Frank is survived by his brother, Bob and wife, Marianne 
Sullivan of Liberty Lake, Washington; his loving wife of 52 years, Diane; son, 
Tim and wife, Jan and their three sons, Frank, Tim and Vinny; daughter, Kathie 
Richard and her son, Kevin and daughter, Sarah; daughter, Kerrie Sullivan; 
daughter, Kolleen and husband, Daren Alexander and their daughters, Madison 
and Gabriela and son, Joseph. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, 
the Ryans and Sullivans of the San Francisco Bay area and of Liberty lake, 
Washington.

Wed like to thank the ICU staff at Mercy Hospital for their wonderful care for 
Dad. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Once again geese heading South.
Some never to return. 


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