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RAYMOND – David “Bugzy” Frank III, 67, passed away on July 8, 2021. He was the husband of Maria Frank (deceased) and they shared 26 years of marriage together.
Born March 27, 1954 in South Bend, Washington, David “Bugzy” Frank III was the son of David “Bug” Frank II and Ethel Marie Frank of Bay Center. Bugzy attended Bay Center School until sixth grade, then attended South Bend. He graduated from South Bend High School in 1973, where he was known to be a great football player and wrestler. He was proud of his title of second state in wrestling in his senior year. After high school, he attended Grays Harbor College. He became a lumberjack to support his growing family.
Bugzy was an extremely hard worker and was known for his strength and great work ethic. He made his first commercial tuna fishing trip on the Ethel May at the age of 13. He wore many hats during his life, working in the woods, as a commercial clam fisherman (Alaska, Quinault beaches, Willapa spindles), and worked in many other commercial fisheries including gillnet , crab, longline, etc. .
He was devoted to his family, including his wife Maria, and stayed by his side until the end. He also loved his children and grandchildren wholeheartedly. He was the third of the five Davids of the Frank family and was proud to have passed this generational name down to his son, David Frank IV, who named his eldest son David Frank V.
His best days were those spent with family and friends. He loved playing card games with his children and grandchildren and had a knack for making the most mundane chores fun. He also enjoyed camping, boating, water skiing, scuba diving, hunting and more. Bugzy was well known for his infamous “Hey, hey, hey!” that he would blow up out of the sound system (s) he had installed on every vehicle he owned.
He was a proud and active member of the Chinook and Quinault tribes. He always shared a plentiful supply of seafood (freshly cooked and / or smoked) with his elders, family and friends. It was a tradition passed down to him by his father and that he passed on to his children.
Bugzy is survived by his son, Chris Frank, his wife Amber and their two children – Gage Frank and Jonah Frank – all of Vancouver, Washington; her daughter, Samantha Eller, her husband Michael and their two children – Roselyn Eller and Calvin Eller – all of Cathlamet; daughter-in-law Claire Frank and her three children – David Frank V, Grayson Frank, Ella Frank – all of Spokane; her stepdaughter Amy Stigall, her husband John and their four children – KellyAnn Graves, John Stigall Jr., Katlyn Stigall and Summer Stigall – all of South Bend; stepson Christopher “Fur” Lorton, his girlfriend Misti Kelm from Raymond. Bugzy is survived by siblings Herb Frank, Steven Frank and Cindy Frank. Bugzy is also survived by many cousins, nephews and nieces!
Bugzy Frank is predeceased by his beloved wife, Maria Frank, and his beloved son, David Frank IV.
Bugzy’s son Chris Frank will share details of his celebration of life. Please contact him or contact other relatives if you are interested in participating.
Arrangements are made at Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond, Washington. You can visit www.StollersMortuary.com to leave your condolences to the family.
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