May 28, 1939 - Dec. 10, 2022
Date of Service: Dec. 19, 2022
SYRACUSE, UTAH – Frank Wrigley, 83, of Syracuse, Utah, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. His life was a testament to his dedication to faith, family and service to others and his country. His legacy of love for God, family and others will be eternally felt by those he left here on earth.
Frank was born May 28, 1939, in Culver City, California. He moved with his family to Declo, Idaho, when he was very young and spent his childhood and youth in the Minidoka/Cassia area . He graduated from Minidoka High School in 1957. He met Billie Louise Allen during their senior year of high school and they were sealed for time and eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple, July 19, 1958.
Frank joined the US Air Force in May 1959, and retired in 1987 after a very successful career, having obtained the rank of Lt. Colonel. His honorable and valiant service to our country was acknowledged when he received the Bronze Star and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm medals. After receiving his undergraduate and graduate degrees from University of Southern California in cinema photography, he worked his career in the fields of cinema photography, audio visual, and television production.
Frank was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in every community that he lived. He served faithfully in many church callings including Scouting, Sunday School teacher, Young Men’s presidencies, Bishoprics and Bishop. He and Billie completed several service missions, a favorite being the Martin Cove Vistor's Center in Wyoming.
Frank enjoyed traveling, gardening and was an avid reader who enjoyed all types of literature. He loved to tell stories about his childhood adventures in Idaho and his many military assignments. He was most passionate about his family and all members of his immediate and extended family and friends knew he loved them unconditionally.
Frank is survived by his second wife, Sandra Ann Croft Wrigley; daughters, Gaelynn (Shane) Hunsaker, and Ranette (Joe) Maurer; stepchildren, Brad (Tammy) Croft, and Lannette (Thomas) Sellers; stepdaughter-in-law, Cindy Croft; grandchildren, Benjamin Hunsaker (Alex), Shaylynn Hunsaker, Aleena Serna (Skyler), Haylee Parr (Sam), Hayden Hunsaker (Brinlee, fiance), Cody Maurer, Jacob Maurer, Zachary Maurer, Adam (Evie) Croft, Amanda Croft, Annie Croft, Joshua Croft, McKenna Croft, Braxton Sellers, Shandi Sellers, Eva Croft, and Dakoda Croft; great-grandchildren, Lincoln Hunsaker, Hadlee Hunsaker, Juniper Parr, and Levi Croft; brother Keith Wrigley (Nina); sisters and brothers-in-law Judy Wrigley, Jaunita Fewkes (Ron), Elmo "Butch" Allen, Darell Allen (Sara), Greg Allen (Liliana), and Loren Allen (Susan) as well as many additional family members and cherished friends who will carry on his legacy of love and devotion to family.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Billie; son, Loren Wrigley; parents, LaVeral and Thelma Wrigley; Billie's parents, Marion and Bessie Allen; siblings, LeahHill, and Fred Wrigley; sisters in-law LaDeane Miller and Bethanne Allen and stepson, Russell Croft.
A graveside service will be held at 1p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, at the Rupert Cemetery located at 450 N. Merdian in Rupert.
Military rites will be provided by the Mountain Home Air Force Base Honor Guard and the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.
