J. Frank Vance

Birth date: Mar 14, 1931 Death date: Jul 6, 2010

J. Frank Vance John Franklin Vance , 79, of Ames died July 6, 2010 t Heartwood House of complications from Lewy Body Disease. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM July 16 at First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg in Ames Read Obituary

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Jim Seeger-Newby, Friend & Former Colleague In Nas

837w ago

Frank's quiet demeanor reflected a wise and caring individual. Iowa's children and youth with disabilities, and their families, have much to be thankful for in Frank.

Jim Seeger-Newby

837w ago

Frank was a kind & gentle man; someone to be emulated. God's Speed, Frank.

John Millsapps, Co-Worker

837w ago

Margaret and family, Sorry to hear about Frank. He was a good friend over the past 48 years. I enjoyed working with him and for him. I'm glad that I was able to visit with him last summer. I'll miss him and his sense of humor. An old friend, John Millsapps

Dean And Mary Richardson

838w ago

Remembering a special, caring person who Mary worked with for 11 years

Mert Daulton...Friend

838w ago

Frank was a classmate of mine and good friend. He will be missed Mert Daulton

Dee Ann Wilson, Former Staff Member

838w ago

I recently was part of a retirement celebration involving special education Department of Education staff. The number of times the name of Frank Vance came up as tributes were paid to each retiree speaks volumes. He was an institution and legend unlike few others. As I reflect on his impact on those of us lucky to have been part of his staff, there was an unwritten code that we would all do our best because he instilled something in us. It was more than him having high expectations for us (which he did). There was absolutely no way that we would want to disappoint him. Yes, Frank had the ability to see our gifts when maybe we did not recognize our own potential. I credit him for helping me live a very fulfilling professional life. I am indeed grateful to Frank.

Greg Robinson

838w ago

To say that this man had a profound influence on my career as an educator and as a person would not do justice, nor suffice, to explain the feelings that I have for him. He was a boss that not many ever get to have and a person that will never be forgotten as he lives on in all of the lives that he has touched over the years . . . including mine. I will miss him and continue to strive to be the type of person he would want me to be.

Julie Jensen (Lambert) Deer Lake Neighbor

838w ago

I enjoyed Frank as a neighbor to his cabin on Deer Lake. Our family has been going to the same resort since 1967. A lovely man and the Vance family is a wonderful family! YOu are all in my thoughts and prayers!

Jay And Linda Adams

838w ago

Frank was a wonderful man We were lucky to know him. Go in peace

Iowa Department Of Education, Sfss Bureau

838w ago

With lasting appreciation for the legacy you left and the impact you had on the lives of thousands of children in Iowa. Thank you, Frank.
Iowa Department of Education
Bureau of Student and Family Services

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