Francis V. “Frank” Yanak

Passed away, December 3, 2017 at the age of 89, first generation American born in Cleveland, Ohio of Frank and Rose (nee Klachan), who emigrated from Slovakia. Served in the Army in Korea and then graduated from the Jesuit Seattle University. Also, following military service he married his high school sweetheart and darling wife of 69 years, Dolores Hurley in Seattle. Together they had nine children: Francis, Kathleen, John, Karen, Joseph, James, Mary Beth, Susan and Sarah, from whom came 24 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren who not only enlarged but bettered the family. The family, including his extended family; brothers Richard and Robert, nephews and nieces and the Hurley clan, were the principal focus, the joy of Frank’s life.

Work was the secondary focus of his life Federal Government career employee with the Office of Personnel Management (nee Civil Service Commission) spanning 34 years in eight geographic locations. Following Federal retirement Frank was with the Bank of America and had assignments for the UN in Indonesia and the Peoples Republic of China.

During post Government employment he earned in 1998 a PhD from the University of Southern California, Doctorate of Public Administration. Family saw him off-a most happy way to go. A memorial celebration of life will be held by family at a later date.