Frank Preston Fenton, age 87, died July 4, 2023, in Gresham, OR. He was born September 8, 1935, in Blaine, WA. He grew up in Ferndale, WA and later moved to Portland, OR to pursue work as a union pipe fitter where he met and married Grace Marie Klumas on October 13, 1962.
Frank was a devoted Christian, husband, and father. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and loved the outdoors.
After raising their children, Shannon and Eric, in Gresham, OR, Frank and Grace spent much of their retirement traveling the U.S and seeing the world. During retirement they resided in many cities and states eventually moving back to Gresham, OR in December 2016.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife Grace, and parents Melvin and Mary Fenton. He is survived by daughter Shannon (Darryl) Huff, son Eric (Marilyn) Fenton, grandsons Brandon (Mary) Huff, Jordan (Meg) Huff, Nathan (Brie) Huff, granddaughters Samantha and Olivia Fenton, great granddaughters Ella and Maddie Huff, great grandsons Jackson and Josiah Huff, brother Jim Fenton, and sisters Betty (Jerry) Stoneking and MaryLee Fenton.