This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gallagher, Boos, Brown, Curtis, Martinez Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1602 Message Board Post: Mr. Francis A. Gallagher, "Frank", age 89, of Hastings, passed away Monday, January 10, 2000 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mr. Gallagher was born on January 8, 1911 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the son of Michael & Elizabeth (Boos) Gallagher. He was raised in the Scranton area and attended schools there. Mr. Gallagher married Edna M. Brown and she preceded him in death on July 4, 1999. They came to the Hastings area in the early 1940's and moved to Wall Lake in Delton in 1958 where they resided, and raised their two children. After his retirement, they moved back to Hastings on Hammond Road in 1975. Mr. Gallagher was employed at E. W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 38 years, retiring in 1973 as Plant Superintendent. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and wa an avid golfer. Mr. Gallagher was also preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a daughter, Marti Gallagher of Hastings; a son, John (Kathy) Gallagher of Newberry; seven grandchildren, David Gallagher, Michael Galla! gher, Katrina Gallagher, Karin Gallagher, Jennifer (John) Curtis, Stephanie Martinez, and Kristen Gallagher; and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 13, 2000 at Hastings Free Methodist Church. Reverend Daniel D. Graybill officiated. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, January 18, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.