Frank William Wilde

Frank Wilde 1943 ~ 2010

Frank William Wilde, 67, returned home to his Heavenly Father on October 29th, 2010.

He spent his last days in Heritage Care Center in American Fork where he was tenderly cared for by the nurses, aids, and his immediate family including his wife Margaret, their children and grandchildren.

Frank was born July 8, 1943 in Park City, Utah to Byron Farnsworth Wilde and Gladys Emma Judd Wilde. Frank's father passed away when he was just nine years old. He married his eternal sweetheart, Margaret Ekins on November 20, 1964 in the Salt Lake Temple. They are the parents of four children. Frank loved his children and grandchildren deeply and was always involved in their care and upbringing.

He loved to work. His greatest enjoyment in business was working with his family. After founding Wildewood Cabinets in 1989, he worked with Travis, Lisa and Margaret until he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2002. Frank loved to make things look better. He always wanted to do the best job possible and worked hard to do what was right.

Frank was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many callings and especially loved serving as Bishop of the BYU 81st Ward-12th Stake from 1995-2000. He found the greatest rewards in helping young men prepare to serve missions.

Frank is survived by his wife Margaret, daughter Lisa Kallunki (Matt), son Travis William (Sally), three sisters Carolyn Pappadakis, Cathryn Harris, Pauline Richards, and six grandchildren Alisha and Austin Kallunki, Tyler, Abby, Emma and Porter Wilde. Frank is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Stacy Ann (age 8) and son Tyson David (age 12). Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at the Sharon 4th Ward Chapel, 700 East 445 South in Orem.

Friends may call at the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service. A viewing will be held at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North in Orem from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Interment will be held at the Coalville City Cemetery.