Frank Wilkinson

F. Frank Wilkinson, was born in the winter of 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah to parents Finley F Wilkinson and Virginia H Wilson. He passed away November 10, 2026 at his home in Farmington, Utah, after a twelve week illness. As a child he lived in Bountiful and made many life long friends as Russ Moss, Don Youngblood, and coworkers from his early teenage experiences in his father's Buick dealership in Bountiful, Elroy Wilson, who was his coffee buddy until his passing and currently Bruce Brinkerhoff. He was a retired mechanic who had his business Wilkinson's RV and Auto Service in Centerville, Utah for many years. He attended schools in the Bountiful area and graduated from Bountiful High School in 1967. By 1969 he was a member of the Air National Guard where he spent 6 years serving the country. He married Gayle Howey and their beautiful daughter Sonni was their joy and happiness. They were later divorced. He lived in the Farmington area off and on for most of the rest of his life. He did remarry and added three children from his wife's former marriage to his brood to enjoy with all the perks of being a grandfather of 10, and great grandfather of 11. He loved having the grandchildren come to visit as he entertained them and they teased him with great delight. Children were a light that sparked the fun in him. They all remember the "Claw" or immediately trying to take his hat off and the teasing went on and on with fun for all. There were adventures he went on in his life that left a lasting impression of happiness, such as Lake Powell a big favorite, Hawaii, many trips to Yellowstone and as many National Parks close by with family, Alaska in the motorhome with the furry companions Kitty Cat, Harriet puppy, grandchild Madison and wife Sylvia tagging along. Luckily for them, he was a skilled mechanic and along the way used that knowledge to make sure the vehicles and anything else would get them home safely. He led a quiet life but enjoyed meeting the neighbors who held a special place in his heart, but it was his family that gave him the most joy. Sonni and husband Erik Bornemeier brought three children to the enjoyment of Grandpa Frank, Tyler, Gracie and Emma. They all loved to see him and got the benefit of any teasing he could conjure while they were with him. Sylvia's children, Sheri, Jeremy and Shondra all loved Frank as a father figure since their marriage in 1995. Their children, Parker, Keltin, Lyndi, Elijah, Nathaniel, Madison and Kason grew up with only knowing Frank as Grandpa. Then came the great grandchildren who loved to come to Gpas to play the "slot machine" he purchased years before to entertain them with all the lights blinking and the coins clinking. They were enchanted and will always remember that as part of their childhood - they are Myrianna, Hank, Finley, Beau, Silas, Jacee, Payzlee, Taylor, Taylin, Krew, and the newest Millie. Frank was preceded in death by both parents, and his oldest sister Barbara Hepner, remaining are his sister Beckie Larsen and husband Paul, Deb Wilkinson and Marta Quick and Cynthia Wilkinson. His wife Sylvia, daughter Sonni and husband Erik, step children, Sheri and Bill Kimber, Jeremy and Sabrina Olson, and Shondra and Kelley Carpenter. Ten grandchildren mentioned above and 11 great grandchilden as well.

A graveside service in Farmington City Cemetery, Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at Noon. Casual dress is appropriate.