Rest In Peace Frank. We think of you often and will see you again one day.
Vincent and Tanya

Merry Chtistmas, Mr. Frank! Always enjoyed our chats and attempts to repair things..e.g. water!

Happy birthday Frank. God bless you, Pat and Kat. With Love, Vinny and Tanya Redmond

Sure miss all our great crib games…and losing!

Thinking of you often Frank,
Rest in Peace.
Love
Vincent and Tanya Redmond

Frank was the kind of friend who made us all better people. Our family thought so highly of him and he was always fun and a pleasure to visit. Kathy & Pat, we're sending you hugs and love xxx

It's this time of year, especially, when we think of Pat & Frank. Christmas gatherings at the JR Firehall were always a highlight for the kids, and when Frank-the-elf and Mrs. Santa slid into the parking lot in their Morgan-drawn sleigh (a cutter?), the magic began. Christmas teas, sitting in the drying area by the furnace, hot soup by the fire, gathering material for wreaths in the forest, visiting with the horses.... Thanks for the memories.

Just yesterday, my son-in-law, Jason, and I found ourselves remembering Frank - talking about what special person he was and how much we missed him. It doesn't get easier having him away, really, but the appreciation deepens for when he was here.

Rest In Peace Frank. We think of you often with fond memories. We will see you again one day.

I think Frank would not mind too much that I am a day late leaving a birthday message. He was a person who was hard on himself, but he could be way more forgiving with others. I value this occasion to take the time to think about his example, the patience he demonstrated, the accomplishment of simple and complex projects that he carried out flawlessly, without the least pretense. So grateful for this memory...

Sending hugs to Pat & Kathy......my thoughts are with you today as we all continue to miss Frank.

Frank’s ears must be ringing constantly as we think of him and Pat extremely often. Last week I thought of him as I was repairing a horse chewed fence board and I recalled that I wasn’t the only slave to beautiful Morgan horses:) Pat and Frank were our inspiration years ago and are the reason we are where we are now, raising the most amazing animals in the world. Frank and Pat made every visit special, especially Christmas time and we truly regret not doing it more often. We strive to have the effect on others as they’ve had on us. With love and prayers, Always. ❤️

Hey, Frank…Owen is learning to play crib!

What a path to tread along to see these pictures! Precious times, precious events, precious animals, precious places, precious activities, precious people! Precious memories. More than we could know or imagine at the time. 

Thank you Frank, Pat, Kathy, everybody...

Pat & Kathy, it is hard to believe it's been 5 years....Frank is definitely forever missed and today we will remember all the good times with him. Sending you both huge hugs, Judy & Ken

Thinking of Frank (and Pat) on this winter’s day...the many visits. To our family, for years you helped to create the magic of Christmas! 

Another year. Really enjoy the photos on this site. And remember how Frank was always a very good listener. Plus, I actually won a crib game the other night, then Mathias beat me again! Reg and Doreen and Family.

Happy Birthday, Frank! Hope you are looking back as fondly on your life with us as we remember the times we shared with you. 

Happy birthday Frank. We think of you oftenGod bless.

Frank would be so pleased and proud of this beautiful Forever Missed website that Kathy has created. There is no greater gift than the love and dedication of friends and family. The photos and stories are absolutely priceless and heartwarming and Pat & Kathy, you can feel the love. Huge hugs to you both, Judy xxx

Dear Frank,
As usual we all get too busy to remember the important things in life. As the saying goes ‘you are gone but not forgotten’. We think of you more often than you would ever know. The Russell Morgan Ranch was our favourite place be when we lived in Kelowna and inspired us to do what we are doing to this day, here in Terrace. Visiting Frank and Pat was a blessing and peaceful time that we will cherish forever. God bless.

Vincent and Tanya Redmond
Tvrmorgans

Hey, Frank

Mathias is now as tall as me and loves the outdoors. Other grandsons
catching up. We still sneak in some good crib games but really miss the guy who could always come from behind. Til we meet again.

Reg and Doreen and Family.

What a guy he was!

Maybe a day late, but not forgetting the special gift that we all got on Frank Russell's birthday. Fine memories of such a fine person. But not just memories - inspiration!

I came to write this message an hour ago - got lost in all the exquisite photos! It IS a tribute! Had to make myself get to this message. Now, back to marveling and being glad I knew Frank and grateful to know some of his family and friends too!

I think of you often Frank, miss your humor, words of wisdom, and friendly warm hugs. I hope you are enjoying watching the antics I'm having with my 2 Russell Morgans. They are bringing me so much joy and plenty of adventures. Forever missed and loved Karen

Ahh, Mr. Frank, tis crib tourney time, again. I will jump ahead but lose to you..as usual! But now tis Mathias I lose to!  Miss your strong handshake..yii! and words of wisdom.
Tis a lovely tribute, song.
Reg and Doreen and Family

Special people who are kind, caring and just fun to be around are missed so much......Frank was one of those special ones! Hugs to Pat and Kathy, Judy Miletto xx

Dear Pat and Kat,
Just a note to say I am remembering Frank today and was remembering him on his birthday when I was sorry not to get time to write. I wish him a happy 'time', out beyond time - where everything is now and forever! You have to know it is way more than one or two days that Frank comes to mind - every time something is done exquisitely well, a person handles a horse with knowing finesse or whenever keen intellect, humility and a good sense of humour are evident in another human being, Frank is the person I think of. In whatever way that people are connected forever, I am pretty sure that he is making it work for you, Pat and Kat, to have small (or large) miracles in your lives - probably when you least expect... If it's possible, Frank is on it!

Dear Frank, your positive energy remains with everyone you touched. It doesn't take an anniversary to remind us of you, you were a very special man and knowing you was a blessing and we think of you often. I hope to see you again one day. God bless you Frank.

Fred and I have never forgotten our wonderful neighbor. We only hope that his memory & love warms Pat and Kat’s hearts with renewed courage and strength every year.  You may feel lonely without him, but he really never left you. In heart & mind; with love and friendship.

Stopping in to wish you a Happy Birthday in heaven today Frank ! You were loved by so many and missed by all those who loved you ! Thinking of you and sending you a big hug ! Jean Philpott

Dear Frank, when I get to heaven, you're going to teach me how to drive a horse and I'm going to teach you how to sail. We miss you and think of you more than you could imagine. You were always great with people as well as animals. I will always strive to be more like you Frank.
Vincent Redmond
Tvr Morgans

This is a tribute to a very precious person. If only he could have seen his 80th birthday, and so many more of them, with us.  So often I think of him - especially whenever a job is well done, with integrity and devotion, whenever there is a horse in good care - or needing it; whenever I see a beautiful well-tended field; whenever ... more times and circumstances than I can write down.  Frank stays in one's heart forever.

Today is dad's 80th birthday, but I miss him every day; it never gets easier, it just becomes more distant. I have no words.

Thinking of you today Frank and wishing you a Happy 80th. Birthday ! I hope you are dancing and celebrating with the angels !! Missing you ! Give my Dad a hug for me !! Oxo

Still playing lots of good crib games, Mr. Frank. All if Micah's boys play crib now and it is a holiday tradition. Just the other night they said, "We miss Frank!" So do all of us. Til we meet again!

Frank remains at the top of my "Most Admired People" list. He was a real gem and I will never forget how much he meant to me, and continues to mean to me. As he used to say, "I really mean this from the heart of my bottom". LOL! Or, "Can we help you out? We don't know how you got in here but we'd sure like to help you out." LOL! I am so much a better person for having known Frank. Kat & Pat, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care.

Dear Frank,

Our memories of your friendship and great sense of humor will always be with us. And as we learn to live without you in our midst, we know that we will eventually join you - in a place of peace and with full awareness of our Creator. You were created in order to make the world a better place; and you did. We rejoice knowing that your spirit and creative mind are with your Maker - and you now have part of His infinite understanding and creativity, without the 'curse' of getting old or becoming ill! We know that someday we will join you in peace and with full understanding, as we all together worship our Creator - forever more. I think that we will weep together for joy, and then God will wipe away all of the tears from our eyes.

Time and again, I'm just carrying on, and there is a clean, honest profile or an expression of simple integrity or someone working with quiet competence and caring. I will have this catch at my heart, and think - why is this feeling grabbing me so hard?. Then I realize - this is reminding me of Frank. This has surely been a year of years for you, Kat and Pat, but you have gotten through it in true Russell fashion, head on. When life is just about do-able, Frank is right there with you. When it seems most impossible, he's still right there. Love is stronger than anything.

I had the great pleasure of knowing Frank as Kat's dad. I know they were extremely close. Kat is my oldest dearest friend and my best wishes go out to the entire family and friends

A year has gone by and Frank is in our thoughts. He made the world a brighter place... I don't think he realized that. We have wonderful
happy memories of great visits and the world just doesn't seem quite right without him. Sending huge hugs to Pat & Kathy x

Almost a year has passed and we think of Frank often. He always had a part to try, or a tool when it was needed. Our Christmas cribbage playing will be sorely missed but the younger generation has picked it up. We will have a memorial tournament! To you, Frank!

I just found this memorial after coming across Frank's obituary in the newspaper and I'm left with one feeling - heartbreak. I worked with Frank in the Western Star Mock-up from 1994 - 98. Meeting, working with and getting to know Frank was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. He was a tough old guy with a great sense of humour and a desire to get on with it (whatever it was that had to get done). Every day with Frank was filled with laughter and I loved every minute of it. What a great person and an inspiration he was. I always thought I'd get to see Frank again some time. Guess it will have to wait until I join him on the other side. Until then, I will always cherish having known Frank Russell and I'll appreciate all the good he brought into my life. He was a very special person indeed. My condolences to Pat & Kat. Now, I think I just need to go have a good cry.

This was sent to me before and I was trying to think of how to get it to you Pat, here is a note from my parents. Lots of love, and thinking of you every day. Sarah

Dear Pat,

Sarah let us know the sad news that Frank died. It will be a comfort to you knowing he is no longer in pain and suffering. However, we all grieve his passing and know how much you and your daughter will miss him . We will too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Love,
Jack and Jenny

We were so very sorry to hear of Frank's passing. We will miss his wonderful positive energy. He was very special to our family and we are sad with you Pat and Kathy x

I never had the pleasure to meet Frank, but have known Kat for many years and have had the privilege of hearing so many wonderful things about him. It is to Kat and those that Frank has left behind that my condolences and thoughts and prayers go out too.

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Pat and Kat,
I am so sorry for your lose. I worked with Frank for 20 years at WST. He always had a big smile and a great sense of humor. Frank was always willing to help everyone out. He was loved and respected by all.
Max Ongaro.
Jan 13, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of Frank's passing and send my condolences to you and your daughter, Pat. He was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed by all who had the good fortune to meet him in this life.
Helena Goodwin
Jan 01, 2016

Worked with Frank at Western Star. What a great person. Rest in peace Frank
Judy Snell
Dec 30, 2015

Tiffany and I are sad to hear about your Father's passing. Our thoughts and hearts go out to you and your family during this time of remembrance. The memorial page is beautiful with great photos that capture your Dad's spirit, passion and personality. He seemed full of life and love which he clearly passed on to the people close to him. May he rest in peace.

I didn't know him, but he seemed like a wonderful person, kind, active, loving and loved. This world lost another beautiful soul. Sending my love to his family, especially his wife and his daughter.
Kat, it looks like you had a wonderful role model, no wonder you became such a great person. I hope you will find peace with his passing.

sorry to hear he passed. from the photos and the way you've talked of him he lived a long, happy and very loved life.