Francis Erwin Aldrich

Francis Erwin Aldrich, born January 13, 1925 in Bay City, MI, passed away June 25, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his cherished wife of 69 years, Margaret; parents, James Jared Aldrich and Grace Bonnell Aldrich; five brothers and one sister; and grandson, Aaron Aldrich House.

Frank bravely served our country during WWII in the Army Air Corps as a B24 Liberator radio operator/gunner, flying 29 missions over Europe. After the war, Frank and Margaret relocated to Albuquerque where he attended the University of New Mexico and earned a BS degree from the College of Pharmacy in 1952. He went to work for Presbyterian Hospital eventually becoming the Director of Pharmacy, and retired after 34 years of service.

Frank is survived by his five children, daughters Cheryl, Karen, and Carol Sue; and sons Dale and David. He is also survived by his six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Frank and Margaret were the parents all children deserve. They will live on in the hearts of their children and grandchildren. Rest in Peace, Dad, as you are once again in the arms of your sweetheart forever and will never be forgotten by all who knew and loved you.