Grandpa Frank

June 12, 1916 - March 4, 1979


Grandpa in his teens

After being born in Saskatchewan, Canada, the family moved back to Vancouver, Washington.......


Franky's on the Beach

The Columbia River beach with grandpa lifting the two women off the sand......


Grandpa in the Army during WWII

He really wanted to fight for America in World War II......


Grandfathers immediate family

Grandfather, (back row second from right) is seen here with his mother Susan and all of his brothers and sisters in Vancouver.......


Grandfathers extended family

Grandfather seen here behind his father (back row center) with the husbands and wifes of his many brothers and sisters.......


Cars

Grandpa and Grandma back in the 1940's looking like they're heading for the back seat?


1944

Its a boy!


Out in the yard

Seen standing in the front yard of his Vancouver residence.......


Thanksgiving time

Grandfather delivering 'grace' in preparation for the family Thanksgiving meal.


T.V. time

A normal place to find grampa after a hard day at the Carborendum lab.......


Play Cards

Grandpa Frank (right) Great uncle Frank (enter) and Greatgrandpa Broggio (left).......


Italy 1966

Grandpa Frank (center) and Grandma Broggio (right).......


Party

Grandpa at the food table at one of the many family parties.......


American Legion bowling

Grandpa (far right) with his team mates.........


Grand daughter Donna

Grandpa with his newest grand daughter and mister- potato-head.........


Christmas 1977

Grandpa opens gifts in front of the fire.........


Christmas 1978

Grandma and grampa doing something in livingroom.........


Hawaii

Grandpa and Paige catching the sun on the beach.........