Frank Laurans: 1939-2009

Greg Hluska — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:11:04 +0000

LAURANS, Frank Morris Frank Laurans passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2009, at the age of 69. He is predeceased by his 1st wife, Irene; his brother, Joseph and his parents, Pierre and Marie. Frank will be dearly missed by his second wife of six years, Dollette; children, Bonnie (Richard) Brandvold and Shantel (Dean) Copeland; his stepchildren, Greg and Stephanie Hluska; grandchildren, Benjamin, Timothy, Spencer and Reese along with his many cousins, nieces and nephews. Frank was born in Humboldt, SK on October 17, 1939 and raised on a farm outside St. Brieux, SK. Starting with very little, at the age of 14, Frank ventured out to Manitoba for his first job and over the years, used ingenuity and fierce determination to create a good life for himself and his family. Never one to sit still for long and always needing a new challenge, Frank had many jobs that have taken him far, making many good friends along the way. He drove truck for Sears in the 70’s, started Warehouse Services in the 80’s, then Cooper Tools in 1989. In 1992 he joined Arvin Meritor and worked closely with Napa Auto sales until 2005. Retirement lasted only a few hours before planning began to finally fulfill a life long dream of owning his own semi truck and getting out on the open road, which he enjoyed right up to the end. A full time career wasn’t enough to keep our Frankie busy though, and he delved into his church community starting the Men’s Club in Little Flower Parish and joining the Knights of Columbus Council in 1991 then obtaining his 4th degree in 1994. He held a number of positions in this council including Deputy Grand Knight, Grand Knight (3 times), Program Director, Family Director and various other positions. He was a Former District Deputy (Appointed) and he became the Team Captain of the Regina Major Degree Team from 2002 and into 2007, when he resigned. Always ready to plan & organize, he was also involved in Council Membership as well as Regional Membership Director for State and was the Treasurer for the Regina Chapter. One of the most treasured positions was a Knights of Columbus Board Member for The Big Valley Jamboree near the end of its run. Frank was truly a man that gave of himself. An exemplary member of the Knights of Columbus who will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral Mass will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2009 at Holy Cross Parish with Fr. Norm Marcote and Fr. Thomas Nguyen as Celebrants. A Private family interment to be held at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Regina Wascana Grace Hospice, 50 Angus Rd., Regina, SK, S4R 8P6 or to The Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre St., Regina, SK, S4P 2R3. A special thank you to Dr. Vermeullen and Dr. Rayson for all their care and compassion. Also, a special thank you to the staff at the Regina Wascana Grace Hospice and Gilbert and Doreen Nicolay. Paragon Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. 359-7776

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Frank Laurans: 1939-2009