December 7, 1932 ~ February 1, 2010

Frank Edward McQuade, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend died on January 31, 2010 in Pleasant Grove, Utah. 

Born Dec. 7, 1932, in Ogden, UT., Frank was raised in Rawlins, WY, where his father worked for the Union Pacific Railroad.  In Rawlins, he met his high school sweetheart, Mary Margaret (Peggy) Bourne.  Frank and Peggy were married on Dec. 21, 1950, in Rawlins, WY.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. 

Frank was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  His served in the Church as a Bishop, Stake Mission President, Young Men’s President, Stake High Councilor, Home Teacher, as a temple worker and in many other capacities.  Frank served a total of four fulltime missions for the Church and loved doing temple work.  He performed ordinances in 46 different temples around the world.   

Frank had a number of careers during his lifetime, including the Union Pacific Railroad and the Cream O’ Weber Dairy. At the age of 30, Frank began attending the University of Wyoming where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA).  He successfully completed the requirements to become a licensed CPA.  Following his philosophy of “One foot in front of the other,” it took him just five years, and all the while he worked fulltime at the dairy, served in the Church, and raised a family of four children.  Upon graduation, Frank went to work for the federal government as an Internal Revenue agent, a career that took him and his family from Wyoming, to Kansas, North Dakota and Idaho.   

Each year after his college graduation and especially during his retirement years, Frank helped many family members, ward members and neighbors complete their tax returns.  Likewise he spent many hours at community centers helping college students, the elderly and others complete their tax returns --- all free of charge.  

Wherever he lived, Frank knew no stranger.  His home was always the center of fun for family and friends, as well as a refuge for a weary traveler, or a troubled teen.  Frank, with the help of Peggy, cared for his elderly mother and for Peggy’s elderly parents in their home for many years.   

Frank’s greatest joy was his children and grandchildren.  For the past 35 years, Frank’s home has been an “open house” for their children and grandchildren so they could spend time together. 

Frank’s wife, Peggy, passed away in 1999.  Just over a year later, Frank married Etta Gill Thompson of Pleasant Grove in the Mount Timpanogos Temple. Etta and Peggy were the best of friends prior to Peggy’s passing.   Frank and Etta began their married life by serving a Humanitarian mission in Bangkok, Thailand.  Three more missions followed in the next decade.  In the 9 and a half years they were married, Frank and Etta were able to travel to 20 different countries.  With his marriage to Etta, more joy followed in the form of her children and grandchildren.  Frank loved them as his own.   

Frank is survived by his wife, Etta; a son, Joseph (Mary) McQuade of Casper, WY; a daughter, Beverly (Ron) Ashcroft of Glendale, AZ; a daughter, Margo (David) Merrill of Highland Village, TX and a daughter, Annette (Christopher) Barnes of Richmond Hills, GA.  In addition, he is survived by 31 of 32 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren.  As well, he is survived by Etta’s children, Randie (Greg) Krogel of Houston, TX;  Scott (Sharlene) Barner of Herriman, UT; Carrie  Johnson of Layton, UT; Tawney Droubay of Clinton, UT; Shelley (David) Ovard of Layton, UT; Wade (Cherie) Thompson of Herriman, UT and 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy McQuade, and grand-daughter, Kayla McQuade.  

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 11 o’clock a.m. at the LDS Nathaniel Chapel, 1222 East Nathaniel Drive, Pleasant Grove, UT, 84062.   Friends may call on Friday evening, February 5, from 6pm–8pm at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove, and at the chapel on Saturday morning beginning at 9:30 am. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com  

Memoriam donations can be made in Frank McQuade's name to Perpetual Education Fund, 50 East North Temple #84, Salt Lake City,UT  84150-1501.  

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Richard and Cenia Parsons said:

Our sincere condolences and sympathy to the families. Frank was a great man, husband and father. He has been a friend since our Laramie days together and an inspiration to us. Frank will be missed, but never forgotten.

February 03, 2010

Steve & Donna Thompson said:

our thoughts and prayers go out to Etta and her family- we love you!

February 03, 2010

John & Gail Saxon said:

We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

February 04, 2010

Clayton Stevens said:

Brother Frank was a GREAT man! He was in our Laramie,WY ward back in the 60's and I grew up with his son, Joe. He will be missed! My brother and sisters (Pat, Susan, Kay, Shirien) send our deepest condolences to the McQuade family. Clayton

February 04, 2010

Susie Martens said:

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the McQuade family. Frank was so proud of each of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren equally. Frank hired me as his secretary in 1974 at the Topeka IRS office. When he left Topeka, we always kept in touch up until the time of his death. He always remembered all his former employees in Topeka and wanted to know what and how all of them were doing. So, we spent a lot of time on the phone reminiscing about the "good old days in Topeka". He was a wonderful man to work for. I will sincerely miss not being able to pick up the phone and call and say "Frank, it's Susie in Topeka" and hear him say "Susie, My Dear what are you up to". I will truly miss him.

February 04, 2010

Dawn and Chloe Farlow said:

We could not be sadder at the news of Frank's return to Heavenly Father. What a great man he was! When we visited last year, he could not have been more kind and loving to us. I am weeping as I write this because in the short time that I knew him he touched my heart in ways that are difficult to describe. I know that right now he is looking down saying, "Go forth and be happy. Enjoy every day....have faith in the Lord and he will not abandon you. Love one another, help one another, and always remember that you are a child of God". He will be greatly missed. Love, Dawn and Chloe Farlow (Randie's friends from Pennsylvania)

February 05, 2010

Dee Jones said:

Randie Krogel is a good friend and she had only the best things to say about Frank and what he brought to their family. We are sad to hear of his passing b/c we know he will be missed by such a long list of friends and family members. In reading about his life it is obvious he was a great example to everyone lucky enough to have known him. Our prayers of comfort are with you. (Randie's friends from Russia).

February 06, 2010