Frank Fowler

Frank Fowler passed away on May 18, 2023 at his home in Laguna Woods, California at the age of 78. He is survived by his daughter Lynda of his first marriage, his wife Judy and her daughter Jennifer and son Alex and his brother Bob. Frank survived aggressive lung cancer which was diagnosed and treated in 2006. In 2019 he was diagnosed with an infectious lung disease which led to end stage COPD.

Frank had a rough childhood, but he found his calling when he joined the Air Force after dropping out of high school. He not only achieved his high school diploma, but retired after 20 years active duty with two Masters Degrees. Upon retirement Frank was unsure what his future would hold, but was immediately approached by Northrup Grumman to be a leader in their B-2 Training Department which was a perfect use of the skills he gained in the Air Force. This job was again his calling. He retired after 20 years as being the Head of the Weapon Systems Training Department.

Frank was enamored with math and at times would sit for hours working math problems, or just writing long sequences of numbers. He used this passion to teach college level math. When he retired from Northrup Grumman he furthered his passion for woodworking only to be stopped by his cancer diagnosis. His doctors were in disbelief that his cancer was in remission. With this new lease on life, he embarked on some unusual road trips that included driving to all 50 state capitals in a single trip, and driving to the four corners of the US with a detour through Canada to reach Alaska. He loved to tell the story of stopping for coffee with Mike and Debbie who were on a fishing trip in Alaska. Frank loved road trips and there were so many others including a drive the entire length of Route 66 with grandson Noah. He was an avid reader, especially of the Bible.

Frank was a stickler for detail and precision. Whatever he chose to do was done to perfection. He had little patience for those who settled for less in their own performance. Anyone who knew Frank would surely say he was quick to state his opinion without mincing words. There is no doubt that he right now is letting Saint Peter know how he thinks the place should be run.

We love you and miss you. Rest in Peace