Frank Joseph Stock

A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, Frank Joseph Stock, of Show Low, entered eternal life Monday, July 13, 2009 at his home in Show Low. He was 70. Frank was born January 30, 1939 in Show Low, Arizona to the late Joseph Lars and Ruby Montez (Brewer) Stock. He was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in the Southern States Mission. He married the love of his life, Saundra "Sonnie" Stock, on June 15, 1967 in the Mesa Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Known for being one of the hardest workers on the mountain, he loved farming and raising his cattle. An avid gardener he enjoyed fishing and hunting, but most of all he enjoyed cutting fire wood and being with his family. After a long career in trucking, Frank retired in 2001 and spent most of his time making his wood creations. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Sonnie Stock of Show Low, Arizona; his children, Pete (Donna) Stock of Show Low, Arizona, Tiffany Peterson of Pinetop, Arizona, Paul F. Stock of Craig, Alaska, Melanie Sue Stock of Tempe, Arizona and Nanette (Darrin) Garvin of Show Low, Arizona; 12 grandchildren; sisters, the late Teddy Val (Frank) Turley of Holbrook, Arizona, Rita (Gregor) Gregory of California, Dixie (Dave) Gillespie of Shumway, Arizona; brother, Greg (Monica) Stock of Thibadaux, Louisiana as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, July 17, 2009 at the Show Low Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1401 W. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low. A visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Owens Livingston Mortuary- White Mountain Chapel and one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in the Adair Cemetery in Show Low, Arizona.