Frank Campbell

The last of the true frontier cowboys, Frank Leroy Campbell, born March 9, 1941 in Redmond, Oregon to Cecil and Pearl (Bevel) Campbell, passed away at home in the presence of his loving family on August 3, 2017. Raised in the spartan farm lifestyle, and sixth cousin of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (among other things known as the inventor of the typewriter!), Frank, too, had an aptitude for things mechanical and technical, and learned early on the importance of machines and maintenance which formed the entirety of his life and defined his strong work ethic. Learning to repair farm machinery at a very early age and championship competition in FFA, before his Redmond High School Graduation in 1959, paved the way for a 42-year career specializing in ski area management. Frank worked at Mission Ridge, Stevens Pass, Crystal Mountain, and Mount Spokane Ski Areas, including his significant contribution in the arrival, installation, and maintenance of the first snowmaking equipment at Mission Ridge. Previously, Frank also had worked for the Riblet Tramway Company of Spokane, as well as the Longview Fiber Plant in Leavenworth. Frank was recognized for his outstanding service to the Pacific Northwest ski industry with the 2017 Pacific Northwest Ski Area Association Mel Borgersen Lifetime Achievement Award. He also had an excellent teaching career as Adjunct Faculty in Industrial Electronics Motor Controls at Wenatchee Valley College, soon after proudly graduating from that very program in 2010, and being asked to return as an instructor. In 2014, Frank was appointed to public office for the Eastmont Metro Parks & Recreation Board where he enjoyed being a small part of the future of the community. Frank loved cars, having raced cars across Washington, Oregon and Northwestern Canada, and was a awarded a VIP Lifetime Award by the Wenatchee Valley Super Oval for his many years of dedication to the sport in the area, as both race team member and driver of number 55 in the NASCAR B Modified class. Frank continued to be very supportive of youth in racing and traveled all over the country to see NASCAR, World of Outlaws and youth racing events. He was also a frequent participant in the East Wenatchee Classy Chassis and Wings & Wheels. Frank married the love of his life, Susan Files of Wenatchee Heights, on February 16, 1963. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife; son Jesse Campbell (Mary Lee) of Maple Valley; daughter Jewel (Doug) Timpe of Austin, Texas; his sisters, DeeDee Elliot of Bend, and Faye (Roger) Gullixson of Portland. He is also survived by his grandchildren Michael Timpe, Tony Timpe (Christine), Nathan Campbell, Haley Campbell, Jason Timpe (Ryan Matson), and Bennet Campbell, his beloved great-grandchildren Braedon and Kadie Timpe, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held September 9, 2017, 1 P.M. at the Hampton Lodge, Mission Ridge Ski Area, Wenatchee, WA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Eastmont Metro Parks/Playground, 255 N. Georgia, East Wenatchee, WA 98802. You are invited to view his online guestbook at www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com . Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee

Frank Campbell

March 9, 1941 - August 3, 2017