Sherman Frank - Walker Funeral Home

Our beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Sherman Ray Frank, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on January 20, 2021. He was born on April 23, 1940, in Provo, Utah, to George and Sylvia Frank. He attended schools in Provo and Spanish Fork, Utah.

On February 8, 1961, Sherm married his sweetheart since Junior High, Jerri Lyn Butler, in the Salt Lake City Temple. Sherm and Jerri lived in Spanish Fork and Benjamin, Utah, throughout their lives.

Sherm worked as a heating and air conditioning technician at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, for 27 years, where he retired. Sherm loved his work and made every day a great day. He was always early for work and always whistling. He enjoyed practical jokes and laughing with those he worked with.

After retiring from UVRMC, he spent time traveling with his sweetheart. They especially loved going south to Arizona where it was warm during the winter months.

Sherm was a devoted father, grandfather, and husband. His family was always his top priority. He supported everything his kids and grandkids were involved with, never missing an event and sometimes even attending practices. He was the best cheerleader around! He loved spending time at his family cabin in Indianola, being outdoors, riding four-wheelers, and was an avid hunter.

Sherm is survived by his children: Allyson (Ron) Nielsen, Shane (Janet) Frank, Heather (Cory) Slaymaker; 16 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jerri Frank; daughter, Michelle Frank; father, George Bates; mother, Sylvia Balzy; step-father, Ralph Balzy; father-in-law and mother-in-law,, Mark and Leah Butler; brothers: Reed, George, Floyd, Johnny, and Hyrum Frank; and sisters: Sylvia Lee, Sheila Frank, and Ruby Frank.

A public viewing will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2021, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services for family and close friends will be held on Monday, January 25, 2021, at 11 a.m, with a viewing from 10-10:45 a.m. The viewing and funeral will take place at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah. Following the funeral, burial will be at Spanish Fork Cemetery Live-streaming of services will be available.

In lieu of flowers, Sherm’s family would love for you to take your family out and spend time with those you love!

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14 Condolences for Sherman Frank

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Arlean Shepherd says

January 22, 2021 at 3:55 am

Shane, we are sending our prayers. Your dad was the best. We enjoyed so many entertaining moments with your parents during those baseball years. So many fond memories. Love you Shane❤️❤️

LeAnn Platero says

January 22, 2021 at 4:44 am

He always had a smile and laugh every time I saw him. He was loved and will be missed..

Dan Butler says

January 22, 2021 at 3:55 pm

Uncle Sherms love was amazing. His love was infectious. He was always happy and teasing the kids.
He is going to be so missed by us all an surely by his children.
We can only imagine the sweet reunion he had with Jeri.
Love and miss you all greatly.

Kailia Kapu says

January 22, 2021 at 10:11 pm

Much love to your family at this time! What a great man he must be, knowing you personally, Heather.

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LaMar and Judy Zeeman says
January 23, 2021 at 4:17 am

So sorry for your loss. He was a nice man and friend. I enjoyed working with him at the hospital. He will be missed.

DeNene H Jensen says

January 22, 2021 at 10:17 pm

Your dad was the greatest! I know it is hard for you kids but I am sure he and Jeri are very excited and happy, They had a love that was inspiring and sweet to watch. We enjoyed their friendship for many years, we will miss him and his sense of humor, but I bet they are having a ball right now. Love you all, DeNene and Robert Jensen

Russ Thomas says

January 22, 2021 at 11:37 pm

Prayers and Love for your family. So many memories from Indianola, and the hunting talk and visits we had. He will surely be missed.

Bonnie Ballard says

January 23, 2021 at 12:36 am

I was sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I had the pleasure of caring for him several years ago and he was so darling to me and oh how he loved your kids. Much love to you all. Bonnie Ballard RN

Marvin says

January 23, 2021 at 12:38 am

You will never find a better man.
Good Show Brother
I will miss you and I love you

jerry tebbs says

January 23, 2021 at 2:14 am

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time. I am so proud to say that I am related to this wonderful man, you’re amazing father. I have always loved Sherm so very much and I am so lucky to have had him as part of my memories. We love you and we will continue to pray for you with loving hearts ♥️

John Yorkey says

January 23, 2021 at 7:29 pm

Sorry to hear the news of Sherm’s passing. Condolences to family and friends. I remember the days when Sherm would show up to help our IT department keep our data center cool in the summer. He had a great sense of humor and passed that around to everyone. Godspeed Sherm. Peace.

Merrilee Smith. "south corner" says

January 24, 2021 at 8:03 am

????I will miss him so! Only good part he won’t have to vist his wife’s grave; because he is with her now! He daily faithfully visited and care for her plot. He always had fresh flowers. He took even the mower and trimmer. I could almost set time by him. Everyday! before Sunset he would head to the cemetery.
He was a great friend and neighbor.

Bonnie says

January 25, 2021 at 6:52 pm

Sherm and I quickly became friends after my Mom passed away several years ago. I was unable to attend his funeral services due to quarantine. I’m so grateful for his kindness to me over the last several years. I will miss our talks at the cemetery, but I know that he served his purpose on earth, and is now reunited with his wife and family. I know that he is very happy.

Merrilee Smith "south corner" says

January 25, 2021 at 7:26 pm

Sherm was the most Non disable Non cripple man with crutches. He was a great example to me what he could and would do to even if maybe he shouldn’t have. It remind me to keep going when I was feeling disabled with my back and shoulder! He was a Spiritual presents for our nieghborhood and ward. He adopted the family acrossed the street as his own. He was a grandpa to the kids. He always smiled and waved when he saw me. His passing-on leaves a big hole in our neighborhood and ward. This pasted year SF did not get to have a parade but there was one on our street for his birthday! Sherm, you are missed! Alison missed you when you moved too.

Sherman Frank April 23, 1940 - January 20, 2021

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14 Condolences for Sherman Frank