MONKHOUSE, FRANK COULTON
Passed away on September
22, 2013, after a long illness
at Cottonwoods, his home for
the last five years. Frank was
born in Eyebrow, Saskatchewan on December 1, 1913. He
attended high school and
teachers college in Moose
Jaw. For 37 years he had a
teaching career at institutions
ranging from a one-room Prairie schoolhouse to the University
of Toronto Medical School.
In addition to teaching he was a research scientist at the Charles Best Institute and a University administrator. After retiring to Kelowna in 1974 he actively pursued a variety
of interests, he was, among others, a keen gardener, a woodworker, curler and golfer. His last years were spent quietly among his orchids, tropical fish and books. He is
survived and is sorely missed by Doris, his wife of 74 years; sons Bryan (Patti) and Alan (Deborah) as well as five
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 27th at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna internment to follow at Lakeview Memorial
Gardens.
Condolences may be sent to the family by
visiting www.mem.com. and searching his
name under stories. Arrangements in care
of First Memorial Funeral Services,
(250)762-2299.