Former Blair resident Frank W. Hengeveld, Jr., 89 died May 7, 2006, in Eugene, Ore. A memorial service is planned at a later date in Blair.

Frank William Hengeveld Jr. was born Sept. 4, 1916, in Kansas City, Mo.

He received his bachelor of arts from Dana College and his master of arts from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He was a master teacher throughout his career, teaching chemistry, mathematics, creativity and science education at Dana College and UNL. He also worked for a period of time as a chemist for Diamond Alkali Painesville, Ohio.

His passions were teaching, science, problem-solving, gardening, sailing, travel, conservation, and children. His devotion to trees was honored with the planting in 2004 of a life-celebration tree for Frank and his wife, Helen, at Black Elk-Neihardt Park in Blair.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen Catherine (Michelson) Hengeveld of Eugene, Ore.; daughters and sons-in-law, Lonna and Larry Meston of Coburg, Ore., Pamela and Tom Wetzel of Gresham, Ore., Susanne and Richard Miller of Idaho Falls, Idaho; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Donna Hengeveld of Seattle, Wash.; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Bob Gericke of Franksville, Wis.; one granddaughter, three grandsons; four nieces and two nephews and their

Memorials are suggested to the Helen and Frank Hengeveld Science Scholarship Endowment, initiated by Mr. Hengeveld in 2004, at Dana College in Blair.

Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Hengeveld and the family at PO Box 8248, Coburg, Ore., 97408

# 2 - - Also published in the Pilot-Tribune October 10, 2006

Memorial services for former Blair resident Frank W. Hengeveld, Jr., 89, of Eugene, Ore., will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, in Trinity Chapel at the Durham Center at Dana College in Blair.

Mr. Hengeveld died May 7, 2006 in Eugene, Ore.

Please join his family in honoring his life, sharing treasured memories, and enjoying fellowship during the coffee which will follow.

Memorials are suggested to the Helen and Frank Hengeveld Science Scholarship Endowment at Dana College.

A full obituary for Mr. Hengeveld can be found in the May 19 edition of this newspaper (above)

#3 Funeral Leaflet

Funeral leaflet

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Celebration of the Life of Frank Hengeveld

October 15, 2006, 2:00 p.m. Trinity Chapel, Durham Center, Dana College, Blair, Nebraska

Gathering of Friends and Family

We come together as a circle of family and friends to quietly reflect on the meaning of life.

Welcome Friends and Family: Nathan Kramer

All About Frank: Gene Lindblad

From this Hill: Janet Philipp, Milt Heinrich

Scenes from Childhood

Sharing Stories and Messages

Black Elk’s Prayer: Jan Potter

The Spirit Goes Forth: We close for now and carry in our hearts and minds the memories we have shared. We mourn a loss and yet go forward. We celebrate together a very good life

Reception to Follow in the Forum

A life well-lived is a precious gift of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place.

It’s filled with moments sweet and sad with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared and laughter through the years.

A life well-lived is a legacy of joy and pride and pleasure, a loving lasting memory our grateful hearts will treasure.

We will miss you, Dad. May the Elders be at your side as you explore the Universe.

We will be forever blessed by the many cards and letters we have received, full of love, support and hope.

Thank you for this day, our friendship and the memories we share.

Our love and gratitude, Helen and family.

~~~ Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~

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