Frank Gessford

December 6, 1926 - June 26, 2010

Frank E. Gessford of Corvallis passed away Saturday. He was 83. Frank was born in Hastings, Neb., to George B. and Gertrude Gessford. He married Eloise Beach in Corvallis on Aug. 17, 1946. Frank worked for Wilson Motors as a service manager in addition to more than 30 years working for Roy Day Trucking. He was known for his willingness to help others. Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Corvallis Elks Lodge. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise, and brother, George K. Gessford. Survivors include his children, Thom Gessford and wife, Lorraine, of Seattle, Wash., Sheryl Gessford of Sacramento, Calif., and Marla Gessford of Corvallis; brothers Wayne Gessford of Portland and Dr. Orlan Gessford of Washougal, Wash.; sisters Esther Moore of Seaside and Beth Gessford of Washougal; and granddaughter Makayla. A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 1, at the Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan in Corvallis. The Rev. Margaret M. Bernhard will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St., Corvallis, OR 97330.