FRANK VANCE

1959 - 2015

Frank Darren Vance, beloved father, step father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly in Taber on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the age of 55 years.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with Frank’s family at the Royal Canadian Legion, 5205 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, January 10, 2015 between 12:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. At the family’s request, friends were encouraged to dress casual and wear their favorite team jersey.
Frank is survived by his son Josh Vance of Taber, stepson Barry (Lorelei) Gergel of Edmonton, stepdaughter Angie Gergel of Lethbridge, grandsons Zak, Kaleb and Noah Gergel of Edmonton. He is also survived by his father Arthur Vance of Picture Butte; brother Jim (Linda) Vance of Picture Butte and their children Danielle (Blair) Ross (their children Molly and Maddyn) and Derek (Brooke) Vance; sister Arlene (Ken) Steward of Sicamous, British Columbia; his children and stepchildrens mother, Neola Vance as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
He was predeceased his mother Juanita Vance and stepson Jason Gergel.
Frank was born in Paris, Ontario on December 26, 1959 to Arthur and Juanita Vance. Before Frank was a year old, the family moved to Taber. A few years later they moved to Picture Butte where Frank was educated and raised. He was involved in numerous sports, but hockey was by far his favorite. Frank played for many years and then later coached Barry and Jason. Anyone who knew Frank knew there wasn’t a more dedicated Montreal Canadiens and Alouette fan.
In 1978 Frank started work at Burns Meats where he packed sides of beef. It was this job and his size where he acquired his nickname “Beef”, which stuck with him for the rest of his life. Frank and his family moved to Taber in 1996 where he started working for Leth Farms, which is now Sunrise Poultry where he worked until the time of his passing. Frank loved camping, sports and a cold Canadian beer but he loved nothing more than his family.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Frank’s name may be made directly to a charity of one’s choice.