Frank Earl Bergsma Jr. was born on September 27, 1938 in Auburn, Washington to Frank and Thelma Bergsma. They lived in Earlington Flats then moved to Bow Lake before moving to Kent where he graduated from Kent Meridian High School. Frank loved sports and played basketball for Kent Meridian High School. He loved cars and racing. He started the Satellites' Car Club in the late 1950's and was instrumental in the development of Pacific Raceway's in 1960. He also had a great love for music. Frank became a milk man where he worked with his father for about 5 years. In the late 50's early 60's he served six years in the Air National guard and was honorably discharged in 1962. Soon after Frank began his career in retail until he retired in 2008. After retirement Frank loved spending time with his family, children, and especially his grandchildren.
Frank is survived by his devoted wife, Janie, his four children, Sherry Halfon of Seattle, Todd Halfon of Renton, Edward Bergsma of Seattle, and Sean Bergsma of Renton. One brother, Jan Bergman of Tacoma, and three sisters, Nancy Schlepp of Kent, Patty Davis of Pennsylvania, and Susan Rundle, of Lacey. Several nieces and nephews, grand children and great-grand children.
I cannot believe it has been 10 years. Still think about you and miss you so much. Love you Dad.
Love you, Dad. Miss you. Hawks won the Superbowl ten years ago today :). Glad you got to see it.
Happy Birthday, Dad. It has been really tough lately. Wish I had you to talk to. Love you and miss you dearly.
Happy Father’s Day, Dad. Miss you so much.
It’s been nine years. Cannot believe it. I miss you so much. Love you Dad…
Happy New Year, Dad. Love you and miss you.
Miss you Dad. I hope I make you proud. Love you.
Happy Father’s Day, Dad. I have to say I have learned a lot this year. Teens are tough to live with :) but you love them the same even though they give you gray hair. I know I was tough on you and mom when I was a teen. Love you and miss you.
Just thinking about you today. I took Nancy and Bill to see Auntie Patty. Jen, Will and I had a great time and really enjoyed visiting with your sisters. Love you Dad.
Hello Dad. Just wanted to let you know I have been thinking about you. I miss you so much.
See mixed it up again :)
Love you Dad
Happy Late Birthday Dad. I always mix you and Eddie’s birthdays up. Love you. Miss you.
Miss you Dad
Just watched Bob Ross and was thinking about you. Miss you dad. Love you...
Merry Christmas, Dad. Love and Miss you so much.
Happy Birthday, Dad. Love eternal Sean
Happy Father’s Day, Dad. I miss you so much. Wish you could see William going up.
Happy Birthday, Dad. Miss you every day...
Happy Father’s Day, Dad. I miss you so much. Love Eternal, Sean
Miss you Dad. Lost you this day five years ago. Think of you everyday. Love you so much.
Happy Birthday, Dad. I love you and miss you.
Miss you Dad. I remember the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl and you got a chance to see it. Love you...
Merry Christmas, Dad. Miss you much.
Miss you, Dad. Happy Birthday.
Missing you... Everyday...
Miss you Dad... Love you...
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