Frank Toomey

Frank Toomey died Dec. 4 at Providence Hospital in Anchorage.

Frank was born July 17, 1918 in Vancouver, Wash., to Jeremiah and Adelaide Toomey and was raised on a dairy farm near Vancouver. As a young man he moved to Seattle where he worked and attended college. Frank served in the Army During WWII.

In 1946 Frank and his family moved to Anchorage and in 1947 he was hired by the Alaska Railroad where he worked in the inventory and supply section until his retirement.

In 1953, Frank and his family homesteaded on the North side of the Little Susitna River, a challenging endeavor, which resulted in much hard work and many adventures. In his later years Frank entered the Anchorage Pioneer Home where he continued to reside until a few days before his death.

Frank loved music, dancing and socializing. In his youth, he was an excellent ball room dancer and enjoyed the many jazz and swing bands that performed at Seattle dance halls in the late ‘30s and early ‘40s. He recalled dancing to the Bennie Goodman, Glenn Miller and Guy Lombardo bands, to name a few.

Frank is survived by his daughter-in-law Trudy Toomey of Wasilla, daughter Melody Jamieson and son-in-law, Sandy Jamieson of Fairbanks, son Craig Toomey of Wasilla, granddaughter Abigail Paul of Fairbanks, granddaughter Melissa Nelson of Anchorage, granddaughter Melissa Toomey of Wasilla, grandson Jerem Toomey of Anchorage, grandson Ben Jamieson of Oregon and great-grandsons, Brandon Toomey, Gus and Carter Paul. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews in the Lower 48.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Joseph, his sisters Elizabeth, Helen, Dorothy (his twin) and Eileen and his son Terrance J. Toomey.

Frank’s family wishes to thank the Anchorage Pioneer Home, especially the staff of the nursing wings, for the excellent care and support they provided to Frank for many years.

No services are planned. Frank will be honored at an immediate family memorial gathering, at a future date.