in memory of frank
carlton lane
June
24, 1916 - December 07, 2006
POEM
| MY
DAD | OBITUARY
Feel
His Warmth and His Grace
Jeannie
Lovell, © Copyright 2006
Lullabies
rang out from the celestial skies, angels sang as they escorted
an angel through heaven’s veil into his new mother’s
loving embrace.
He was a precious soul encased in perfect human form, a tiny
baby boy still wrapped in God’s loving arms, a golden
blanket of divine love.
Colorful flowers of June bloomed
in the meadows on this day of his birth, a valiant spirit of
heavens realm, he arrived with excitement and enthusiasm of
a new adventure in this mortal place.
His halo was tilted ever so slightly to one side as it slowly
faded to a light golden hue; a single white feather from his
fading wings floated gently to the floor, a part of heaven above.
His life had just begun, like
a butterfly a new form had evolved; it was time to stretch his
wings and grow with the coming of each day, he accomplished
dreams and goals, all the while spreading happiness galore.
He sowed seeds of plenty in the garden of life, planting flowers
with the fruits of love; he had awesome adventures, his mind
full of wonderful thoughts and oh yes, he loved to kid.
With great character, integrity,
love and devotion he met his responsibilities to those in Europe
and the Pacific in time of war.
He met his civic duties too, serving as church and town treasurer
throughout the years; having a knack for numbers; everyone felt
as though they could trust him and they did.
Not wanting to take life’s
journey alone, God sent him a beautiful pearl to share his life;
with love and devotion they tied the knot in God’s loving
grace.
A gift from the heavens to them was sent; to make their lives
complete a precious son came their way.
After the war he went to work
for the Santa Fe railroad in Colorado State, hard working, dependable
and respected by all; no one could keep up with his pace.
But work was not his all, camping, fishing and hiking was what
he loved to do, going nearly every weekend; summers were awesome
for Colorado was a great place to play.
Golden years arrived… Oh
so fast, retirement was time for travel and that he did; all
over the United States and Europe too.
Never a place did he go that he did not bring enjoyment to those
he met; a smile always on his face, he kept his well stocked
with short stories and long laughs, he knew this was the key.
His greatest joy at this place
in life could be found with his Great-Grandchildren three, these
precious souls were in his thoughts all the time and of course
his thoughts were also of me and you.
For us it is too soon, for him it is time… he was tired
and in need of rest; his life on this earthly plain was complete
so he took the journey home.
Again the angels sang as they
escorted an angel back through heaven’s veil into God’s
loving arms and His embrace.
His halo now straightened, his wings in perfect form; sitting
far above in the heavenly skies right next to God where all
of us he can see.
Be still, don’t say a word…
close your eyes and feel his love.
He is here right now… here with us; feel his warmth and
his grace.
Yes… be still, don’t say a word… be ever so
still and feel his love.
Be still, don’t say a word… feel his warmth and
his grace; he is here; right here in this very place.
My Dad and and
Furnaces
written by Lee Lane
Dad was born near Drumright Oklahoma
on a farm on oil lease land. His parents, Shelby and Vallie,
brought into this world six children, Victor, Lector, Frank,
Juanita, Joseph, and Jimmie. Dad’s parents, Shelby died
in 1922, and his mother died in 1952. His Grandparents mostly
raised him, and they were the greatest influence on his life.
My Dad was a Polymath, a Renaissance
man, and a handyman. He did not just have many interests or
a shallow knowledge of a few fields, yet his knowledge was rather
profound. Often, he had proficiency in these fields, even in
some cases even at a level of an expert. For example, he helped
build and or rebuild homes, stores, churches and towns. He helped
build and or rebuild lives through his example in the church,
cub and boy scouts, youth groups, Lions Club, Sportsman Clubs,
and recreational vehicle groups.
Yet, his greatest impact was on
his family and them on him. From his wife to his daughter-in-law,
to his grandson and granddaughter, to his great-grandson, great-granddaughters,
brothers and sisters, brother and sister-in-laws, nieces and
nephews, there was such a love unmatched.
In closing, Dad, I know
that Melia asked you to give us a sign that you are in Heaven.
Now we know your there. Dad, thanks, for fixing my furnace on
Friday, we are warm again in our house. Thanks for fixing Shandrieca
and Jose’s furnace on Monday, they are warm now too. You
see he fixed these things after he died on Thursday. This is
proof enough for us that he is already on the job fixing things;
our handyman has a lot to fix for us all.
Obituary
LANE
Services for Frank Carlton
Lane, 90, of Chandler Arizona, formerly of Rocky Ford,
La Junta, Swink, Colorado and Kansas City, Kansas will be held
Thursday, December 14th at 12:15 p.m., at Christ Greenfield
Lutheran Church in Gilbert, Arizona with Pastor Wyssmann officiating.
Visitation will be from 11:45 to time of the service.
Mr. Lane died December 7, 2006,
at Hospice of the Valley in Mesa, AZ.
He was born June 24, 1916 at Drumright,
Oklahoma, to Shelby and Vallie Lane.
He spent his early years in the
Drumright, and Fairland Oklahoma area. Moving to Rocky Ford
in 1929 where he attended school and after which he worked in
farming and trucking.
He served in the US Army during
World War II. After World War II he began a 30 year career working
for the, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe now Burlington Northern
Santa Fe railroad. Starting in Pueblo, then La Junta and finishing
his career in Kansas City Kansas.
During this time, he also served
on the Trinity Lutheran Church board of directors as a treasurer.
Frank also served on the Swink Town Council as treasurer. Frank
also helped with the Cub and Boy Scout programs of La Junta
and Swink, and he helped form the Swink Lions club. Upon his
retirement from the railroad, he and his wife Ruth, in 1976
moved to Chandler Arizona. During his retirement, he traveled
in his motor home across the west. He and his wife also traveled
to Europe to visit his son and wife as well as find his wife’s
family.
His wife Ruth of 58 years,
his son Lee and daughter-in-law Melia, two grandchildren Lee
Jr. and wife Amie; and Shandrieca and husband Jose and four
great grandchildren Drew, Shelby, Makenna, and Leena survives
him.
"The family request that in lieu of flowers
that memorials be sent to either Christ Greenfield Church
or Hospice of the Valley."
