Frank George DeCroo

Frank George DeCroo, 78, of Payette, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at his home in Payette while surrounded by his loving family. A viewing will be from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 6th at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 7th at the First United Methodist Church, Payette. Services are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Condolences may be made to Frank's family at www.shaffer-jensenchapel.com. Frank was born during the Great Depression on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 1934, in Shady Point, OK to George and Anne DeCroo. He moved to Superior, WY at age four and graduated from Superior High School in 1952. Frank moved to Blue River, OR, and went to work in the woods as a faller. He married Phyllis Rollins and had two daughters, Deborah Renee and Jacqueline Dawn. In 1955 he moved to Midvale, ID, and logged timber in the area, including falling timber for the right-of-way to Brownlee Dam. Frank then followed Morrison-Knudsen to Couer d'Alene, ID, where he fell timber for the interstate. Frank was drafted into the army in 1958. He served in Fort Ord, CA, and then one year in Alaska.
While stationed at Fort Ord Frank married the love of his life, Joan Gillman, on June 12, 1958, in Pacific Grove, CA. The couple united three daughters into the marriage and together they had three sons, Frank Dean, Douglas Allen James, and Darwin George. After his service in Alaska, Frank moved to Payette and started in the masonry business, eventually owning his own business from which he retired in 1996. Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed spending time at their place in Hells Canyon, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Frank will be remembered for his easy going manner, his gentle way, and his warm smile. He is survived by his daughters, Deborah Penick of Burns, OR and Jacqueline DeCroo of Weiser; step-daughter, Kathy White of Payette; sons and their wives, Dean and Tami DeCroo of Fruitland, Doug and Tina DeCroo of Weiser, and Darwin and Tiffany DeCroo of Payette; 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; sisters, Doris, Deanna, and Linda; numerous nieces and nephews and many loving friends. Frank was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joan, and his parents, George and Anne DeCroo. The family extends a special thanks to the caring staff of Pathway Hospice in Ontario. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Frank's name to MSTI Fruitland, c/o Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette, ID 83661.

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When: Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
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When: Thursday, June 7th, 2012
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