Franklin “Frank” Joel Riley, 67, of Payson, Utah, passed away on May 12, 2021. He was born the youngest of 6 children on October 25, 1953 to Earl Everett and Viola Lorraine (Williams) Riley. Frank had an Eighth-Grade education, but later got his GED. Frank later got his Bachelors of Science in Social Work from Utah State and a Masters of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix.
He married Debbie (Barrett) Gittens in June of 1977 in Santa Ana, California. They were later divorced. Frank later married Tracy Lyn Deeben on July 11, 2007, in the Mount Timpanogos Temple in American Fork, Utah.
He was employed at Utah State for several years. After he graduated with his Masters degree, he went to work for the Salt Lake County Jail. He later worked at Aspen Ranch Residential Treatment Center in Loa, Utah, Frank enjoyed working with the youth.
Frank was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and enjoyed serving as a Sunday School Secretary, but the calling he enjoyed the most was Primary Teacher.
He loved going to yard sales, he was always on the lookout for the rare treasure. He enjoyed photography, spending time with his grandchildren, and watching WWE. Watching the WWE brought back special memories of time spent with his father. Frank had a green thumb, he would rescue the plants Tracy tried to kill. Frank had an amazing sense of humor, and he kept his wife and sister-in-law entertained daily. He was a great listener and people said they never felt judged by him.
Frank is survived by his wife, children Christopher Joel Riley (Esther) of Logan, Utah; Sarah Elizabeth Riley (Jon Logue), of Logan, Utah; and Kevin Earl Riley (Jordan) of Glendale, Arizona. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren Ammon, Taycen and Avree Sigler, and Fredie Logue, brothers Ed “Bronco” Riley of Eustis, Florida, and Steven Nelson of Arizona, and nephew Dan Labok of Colorado and other nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers James and Jerry Zimmerman, and sister Dollie Labok.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the Payson 9th Ward, 1080 South 930 West, Payson, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the church. Interment will be at the Springville Evergreens Cemetery, 1997 South 400 East, Springville, Utah.
There will be a livestream of the service. The link will be available at the bottom of his obituary page: https://zoom.us/j/95522070737?from=join#success
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Janette Guiver says
May 14, 2021 at 6:43 pmI did not get to meet your husband. I know he was good to you and for you. I am truly sorry for your loss. I have asked Kevin to give a hug from me I hope he remembers to. All my love.
Janette
Jay says
May 14, 2021 at 11:38 pmTracy,
My condolences at this time for the passing of Frank. It hurts and the pain may seem unbearable at times, but the Lord will bless you with peace of mind and in time the pain of Frank’s passing will be easier to bear. Jay Deeben
Steve says
May 15, 2021 at 11:09 pmTracy, my sincere condolences to you and your Family and to Christopher, Kevin, & Sarah. May the Lord Jesus Bless you and comfort you in your through this sorrowful time.
Dan LaBok says
May 17, 2021 at 12:32 amUncle Frank helped shape me to the person I am today and will forever be greatfull for that. You are gone but will live forever in our hearts and memories.
Debbie Curtis says
May 18, 2021 at 6:23 pmTracy, I am so sorry for your loss. May you be blessed and comforted at this difficult time.
Bonnie Burr says
May 19, 2021 at 9:10 pmBonnie Burr
Wow Tracy where did the years go. It seem like it was just yesterday that I set you two up. Tracy Frank was amazing man. I want to tell you that you are amazing wife as well. You to were good for each other.. Tracy know that I am always here for you ❤️❤️ Know that your Heavenly Farther love you and so do I
Bonnie
Melanie says
May 26, 2021 at 1:06 amTracy,
My heart is with you at this difficult time.
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