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Frank Leslie Crooker

Birth	:	3 Sep 1920 Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	11 May 1964 Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, USA
Burial	:	Fairmont Cemetery, Fairmont, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6267014, -97.5674973
Plot	:	Blk 33 Lot 5 Space 3 Ashes
Description	:	Frank Leslie Crooker, son of E. C. and Mary M. Crooker, was born at Fairmont, Neb., September 3, 1920. He departed this life May 11, 1964, at his home in Ketchikan, Alaska. He was married May 23, 1942, to Ellen C. Borgaard. To this union two sons were born. Jerry Lynn Crooker, now in the United States Navy and Lance Nathan Crooker is still at home. Frank served his country during World War II as an aerial gunner with the 8th Air Force, 95th Bomb group from 1942 to 1945. He then moved to... Read More	Frank Leslie Crooker, son of E. C. and Mary M. Crooker, was born at Fairmont, Neb., September 3, 1920. He departed this life May 11, 1964, at his home in Ketchikan, Alaska. He was married May 23, 1942, to Ellen C. Borgaard. To this union two sons were born. Jerry Lynn Crooker, now in the United States Navy and Lance Nathan Crooker is still at home. Frank served his country during World War II as an aerial gunner with the 8th Air Force, 95th Bomb group from 1942 to 1945. He then moved to Needles, Cal., where both the children were born. The family moved to Ketchikan, Alaska, i 1949. In 1950 Frank became the only rural mail carrier in Alaska. Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Ellen; two sons, Jerry and Lance; an elder brother, Ernest G. of Lincoln, Neb.; three sisters, Mae McMahon of Fairmont, Alice Peters of Fairmont and Ruth Spell of Lincoln. His mother, father and a brother, Warren, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Ketchikan Mortuary May 16, Rev. Benjamin Olsen officiating. The body was sent to Seattle for cremation. Mrs. Arthur Moll sang "Will There be Any Stars in My Crown" and "Just a Closer Walk With Thee." Mrs. Ethel Minturn, organist, also played among other favorites of Frank's "The While Cliffs of Dover" and "The Air Corps Song." Committal services were held June 6, at the family plot in Fairmont, where Frank was laid to rest beside his mother. Rev. Stuart Maynard officiated with firing squad and taps. The Nebraska Signal June 11, 1964 page 4. -------------------------------------------------------- Son of Ernest Clayton and Mary Martha Crooker. (no information on Ernest) World War II Veteran. Staff Sergeant, 3021st Army Air Force. Lot owner: Mary Crooker.

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Where is Frank Leslie Crooker's memorial?
Frank Leslie Crooker's memorial is located at: Fairmont Cemetery, Fairmont, Fillmore County, USA.
When did Frank Leslie Crooker death?
Frank Leslie Crooker death on 11 May 1964 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Frank Leslie Crooker's memorial?
Latitude: 40.6267014
Longitude: -97.5674973

Family Members:

Parent

Mary Martha Johns Crooker

(1878 - 1963)

Spouse

Ellen Caroline Borgaard Crooker

(1924 - 2013)

Siblings

Ernest George Crooker

(1899 - 1973)

Warren Stevens Crooker

(1901 - 1950)

Flossie Mae Crooker McMahon

(1903 - 2004)

Alice Maude Crooker Peters

(1906 - 2000)

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