Frank I. McKim
March 16, 2010
Frank Issac McKim, 62, was born April 6, 1947 in Emmetsburg, Iowa to Leta Heathman and Fred McKim, Sr. He passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at the Veterans Medical Center in Des Moines.
Frank is survived by his wife, Kathleen A. McKim; daughter, Michelle Ann (Christopher) Bennett; sons, Lt. Col. Scott Michael (Lisa) McKim D.O. and Matthew John (Tina Marshall) McKim; three grandchildren, Anna Elizabeth Williams, Maxwell Issac McKim and Madeline Ann McKim; two sisters, one brother and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Veterans Medical Center in Des Moines in loving memory of Frank.
Online condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Linda Detrick
03/24/2010
Hey Kathy,
I was so surprised to read about Frank in the E'burg paper, kinda weird as I was talking about you at an interview about me being at Horizons for 32 years and we talked about my old friends, you were brought up and talked about the old days, miss them and wondered how you were doing...I am so sorry to hear about Frank, if you would please contact me at croce1@mchsi.com I know you are a special friend and wished we kept closer contact, but life is so busy, if we'd only take time and "smell the roses" no excuses...You take care and God Bless You! Linda
Frances Graham
03/24/2010
Kathy,
I am sorry for the loss to your family. Bill died at 62, also.
Don't really know too much about your circumstances, but if you ever want to call me or email me, it would be nice to renew our friendship of so long ago.
Cell #515-509-3741
E-mail fgraham@icsmail.net or if you ever want to chat, I'm on Yahoo: francesg1941@yahoo.com
Frances
Nita & Jess Westfall
03/22/2010
To Frank's family -
We are devastated at the news of hearing Frank has passed away. We have been in Florida for 4 months so we did not know he was ill.
Before Jess retired from UAL, he worked with him at the airport for several years and I was always greeted by him when I returned from a trip when I was working for UAL.
We loved talking to Frank and after we retired when we were at the airport after returning from a trip we always looked for him just to say "Hi" and talk for a few minutes. What a kind man with a wonderful personality... he always had a smile on his face.
Frank talked about his family a lot, and was very proud of his children. He also talked about his wife and how he missed her being with him.
The memory of Frank will live with us forever. May he forever rest in peace.
Jess and Nita
Doris Gotsch
03/21/2010
Kathy
My mother was Mary McKim Overocker. My sister, Ellen Murdock, and I extend our condolences to you and your family. The last reunion that mom attended she visited with you and told us how much she enjoyed your conversation.
Bob & Betty Vonnahme
03/21/2010
Kathy, Shelly, Scott, Matt & families,
Was sorry to hear of Frank's passing and I know you will all miss him terribly. He was always such an intelligent man!
When you were in Mallard we always enjoyed going to Scott's & Dennis's ballgames and the Dads discussions after the games. He was always so proud of all his family.
It seems like ages since we have seen any of you since you left Mallard. We get to hear about Scott's family as the boys have kept in touch over the years and shared family pictures. Dennis & Scott were big buds then and remain good friends now! Frank & you have beautiful grandchildren!
It sounds like Frank suffered alot so it is a blessing that God has taken him home. We all have a journey ahead of us to make it home to our maker. Sorry we couldn't make it down to the services but our thoughts & prayers are with you all. May God be with you all at this difficult time.
Your Mallard Friends,
Bob & Betty
Lyle and Becky Larson
03/21/2010
Kathy,Shelly,Scott and Matt
So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. We had a lot of fun times when you lived in Mallard. Your in our thoughts and Prayers.
Jim & Mary McCartan
03/20/2010
Kathy & Family:
Sorry to hear of Frank's passing. He will be missed by all of you. He was very proud of all his family.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Jim & Mary McCartan
Darv Nomann
03/20/2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Darv & Kath Nomann
Lee Backstrom
03/19/2010
Matt Kathy Scott and Michelle,
I was so sad to hear of Frank's passing, I have so many fond memories of him. I remember he had such a great sense of humor, he was just one of those people that could make anyone laugh and you wanted to be around him. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and have my deepest condolences.
Arnold Nomann
03/19/2010
Kathy
Thank you for taking the time to talk to me last evening. I feel so sad for you and your family and feel terrible I did not do what I continually put off until tomorrow - find Frank. Tomorrow never got here and now it is too late. Frank and I were the best of friends through grade, middle and high school and I remember staying at his house in Plover and he at the Nomann house many times. We had many good times together and both got into and out of trouble together either at home or school. His smiling face and likable personality was certainly an asset everyone was attracted to. I look back over the years and wonder how many times I was unknowingly near him when I flew into the Des Moines airport. All of us who knew him will miss him knowing he is no longer with us. I and we do have the memories of Frank which can never be taken away. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Monica McCroskey, Jasper & Connie McCroskey
03/19/2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Frank's family. I spent many hours in five years with Frank at the Des Moines International Airport (since he was a hard worker) and loved listening to his stories. Many of his stories revolved around his family. It was evident how much he loved his immediate and extended family. We share your pain and sorrow for the loss of an energetic, intelligent, assertive, caring, tell it like it is and proud man. I wish we could have one more piece of peach pie together, someday.
Sherry Logan Ruppelt
03/19/2010
My deepest sympathy to the family of Frank McKim. I was a classmate of Frank's at Havelock Plover H.S. and have fond memories of him. Although we never stayed in touch, he was a part of the special 1965 graduating class. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
Sherry Cox
03/19/2010
Although I will be out of town on Sunday and won't be able to attend Frank's memorial I just wanted to express my deep sympathy to all of you. I have worked with Frank the past 11 years with United Airlines and what a character!! He had such a BIG heart and would always bring us guys and gals at baggage claim coffee, donuts, capuchino, sandwiches, etc. No wonder I gained weight!!! That place will never be the same. Frank new what the bags looked like before we even pulled them from the belt and he was such a great, great help to us. Since he has not been with us down there in the past few months I feel like I've worked harder because Frank wasn't there pulling the bags off the belt for us. I am so glad that I got to pay Frank a visit about 3 weeks ago. I will miss him terribly at work. My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Sherry Cox
Don McKim
03/19/2010
Uncle Frank was a hard worker that loved his kids and love to joke around. Maybe now he can sit down and relax a little. I imagine he and Steve are riding in a 60's-something Chevy down some gravel road in heaven, catching up in old times. They're probably driving way too fast...
Dean Pedersen
03/19/2010
Uncle Frank will be remembered by me as a character with a sense of humor not unlike many I remember from the McKim reunions. I'm really sorry for your loss, because I think he was very proud of you all. Dean Pedersen