Frank Hibbard
September 27, 1921 - June 9, 2006
Frank Searles Hibbard, 84, formerly of 1411 Prairie Avenue, Boone, Iowa died peacefully at home at the Silvercrest Assisted Living Center in Ames, Iowa on Sunday afternoon, June 4, 2006. He was born on September 27, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Rolland and Isabel (Searles) Hibbard, Sr. Frank was the beloved husband of the late Carol Swanson (1986) and the late Arlene Stensen Eggland (2001). He was a former resident of Chicago, Flossmoor, IL, the Shetland Islands, Scotland, Boone, and Ames, IA. Frank was a veteran of World War II, where he flew gliders and fixed wing aircraft. He later went on to a career flying helicopters for the Illinois Army National Guard until his retirement in 1981. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 wives, 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Colby (Grace) Hibbard, and Robert (Genevieve) Hibbard. Survivors include 2 nieces, Karen (Curtis) Coyle, and Lois Church Page, 1 nephew, Robert (Christine) Hibbard, many great-nieces and great-nephews, 1 step-son, Steve Eggland, 2 step-daughters, Lynne (Dwight) Oshiem, and Kathleen (Carl) Christensen, and many step-grandchildren. The body was cremated. There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be held Friday afternoon, June 9th at 2:00 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church in Boone with Dr. Richard Harken officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Park Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois. Stark-Welin Funeral Directors in Boone, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.
Frank Searles Hibbard, 84, formerly of 1411 Prairie Avenue, Boone, Iowa died peacefully at home at the Silvercrest Assisted Living Center in Ames, Iowa on Sunday afternoon, June 4, 2006. He was born on September 27, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois... View Obituary & Service Information