Obituary of Frank Linthicum

Malcolm Frank Linthicum was born Aug 31, 1928, at the Red Cross Hospital in Rockglen, SK. He passed away August 15, 2017 at the age of 88 years at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Gravelbourg, SK. Frank was the sixth child of Bill and Louise (Murphy) Linthicum. He had the most beautiful ringlets of hair as a baby boy, which delayed his first haircut until he was six. He was often referred to as "Momma’s little dolly.” Even though Frank grew up during the 30’s, he had many great childhood memories. At Christmas time in 1944, the family moved to the NE section 2-3-6, which is the current home of the Linthicum Ranch. Frank was away at Campion College in Regina during the move. He had come home for Christmas to find a letter on the door saying that they had moved. He was to bring the car, potatoes from the cellar and he was also supposed to pick up his sister Jane at the Macworth School and join the family at their new home. Frank got detoured slightly by a school dance which resulted in the potatoes freezing before he got home. Frank worked on a custom combine crew and in the bush, but always came back to the ranch. Frank married Marjorie Anderson on October 22nd, 1960 in Elko, Nevada. They spent their first winter together feeding cows at her parents’ ranch. In the spring, they moved to the Linthicum Ranch and began ranching with Frank’s dad and brother. This is where they would call home and raise their family starting with Louise in 1962, soon followed by Irish twins Laurie and Murray in 1964, Melody in 1966 and Neal in 1973. Frank had many interests. He and Marjorie raised a few purebred cattle with Don and Nora Gillespie with whom they had a lifelong friendship. Purebreds led to Frank’s involvement in the Canadian Western Agribition and he and Marjorie showing many pens of champions there. He was a life member of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, he was involved with the RM and many community activities and his family grew, but his passion was in the rodeo and roping arena where he made many lifelong friends. Marjorie died in 2003, leaving an empty spot in Frank’s heart. Sandy came into Frank’s life and with their friendship and compassion for each other: they have gone on many adventures together including ropings, road trips and winters in Arizona. He loved Arizona and looked forward to going south every winter. Frank was predeceased by his wife Marjorie, grandson Owen Disney, parents Bill & Louise Linthicum, brothers Donald & Robert, sisters Merle Koester, Beth Linthicum & Jane Harden. He is survived by his friend Sandy Olson, his children Neal (Nadine), Melody (Jim) McNaughton, Murray (Jan), Laurie (Mark) Disney, Louise (Wade) Popescul; grandchildren Justin, Jennika, Tarryn, Dylan (Trisha), Shauna, Leah, Nolan, Kristina, Clayton, Taitum (Trevor), Jesse (Carla), Tyler, Jade (Logan); great grandchildren Neitiri, Avery, Gwenny, Rayla. Celebration of Frank’s Life was held on Monday, August 21, 2017, 2:00 pm at the Glentworth Curling Rink. Master of Ceremonies was Harley Nelson. Tribute was given by Frank’s Family. Music was shared by Clint & Dawn Mitchell. The officiant was Todd Moroz. The pallbearers were Sandy Olson, Neal Linthicum, Melody McNaughton, Murray Linthicum, Laurie Disney and Louise Popescul. Interment - Mountain View Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Glentworth Community Hall and Glentworth Curling Club were greatly appreciated.