Eakes, Frank H.

Jan. 9, 1934 - Jan. 21, 2010

Survived by stepfather Arlynn Gates, brother Thomas, sons 
Phillip (Jennifer), and Steven (Charleen), grandsons Bryce and 
Stockton, and granddaughters Amber and Madelynn. Frank 
proudly served in the U.S. Navy and later retired from the 
State of Calif. division of Roads and Bridges after 39 years of 
service. Frank's love of travel and Track and Field prompted 
him to attend all the Olympic games from 1968 to 1996.The 
other true love in his life was Baseball. He was a local 
amateur baseball historian, a statistical expert, and a pure and 
complete fan of all levels and facets of the game. As a former 
player in the ''years gone by'' downtown sandlot and H.S. 
games, he shared fond memories of plays, teammates, 
triumphs, and defeats. Frank's was one of the three members 
of the local baseball critics trio, which included his friends 
Bill Sanborn and the late Skeeter Potulny. They enjoyed 
attending and critiquing thousands of games and players. A 
special thanks to Mercy ICU, Acute Care 4th floor, Mission 
Carmichael, and Fair Oaks Estates staffs for the wonderful, 
supportive care of Frank and his family. A memorial service 
will be held in his honor at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 
Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, Calif., on Thursday, January 28, at 
12 Noon with reception to follow. 

Published in the The Sacramento Bee on January 24, 2010