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Frank Gallaher Obituary


FRANK N. GALLAHER
April 5, 1947 ~ August 11, 2013
"The sound of his voice, contagious laughter, sparkling blue eyes and sense of humor will be greatly missed."

Frank N. Gallaher, 66, of Battle Ground, WA, went to his heavenly home Aug. 11, 2013. He was born April 5, 1947 in Bridgeton, NJ.
He was a devoted husband for 47 years to his wife Bonnie Gallaher, loving father to Heather Bradley and Stewart Gallaher, beloved Papa to Alyssa, Megan, Ian, Logan and Landon. His brother Carl Swenlin and sister Gladys Booz also survive him.
Frank was a patriotic man, who believed in God, family, friends and country. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1965, served honorably for 22 years, retiring in 1987.
Frank worked in contracts/procurement until retiring with disability in 2003. He was a member of the VFW and AF Sergeants Association. Frank loved animals and doted on his cocker spaniels.
He touched the lives of countless people around the world, which is a better place having had him in it.
Please join us in celebration of Frank's life, to be held Sat., Sept. 7, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. at Manor Evangelical Church, 17913 NE 72nd Ave., Battle Ground, WA. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank's memory can be made to the Ray Hickey Hospice House, 2112 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661.
Please sign his guestbook at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Sep. 1, 2013.
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A great friend and human being who is missed greatly!

GARY FOX

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August 26, 2019

Please accept my sincere condolences, in times of such sorrow how comforting to know that God is near to those broken at heart; And those crushed in spirit he saves..May you find comfort through prayer to endure such sorrow. Psalms38:18

C B

September 3, 2013

Bonnie,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. God be with you. You are in our prayers.
Dave and Kandy Hague

September 3, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Please be comforted in in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7

September 2, 2013

Frank made work enjoyable. His hearty laugh and good hearted nature to pranks I pulled on him were what made coming to work fun. Bonnie, you will be in my prayers.

Ken Campbell

September 2, 2013

FRANK WAS A HAPPY SOUL AND A JOY TO BE AROUND. HE WAS KIND,CONSIDERATE OF OTHERS AND A GREAT FELLOW HUMAN BEING. HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY, EVEN THOSE PEOPLE HE MET ONLY IN PASSING. HE WILL BE REMERED AND GREATLY MISSED.

GARY FOX

September 1, 2013

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