Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 North Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
Friday, March 17, 2017
5:00pm-7:00pm
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Rosary
98 North Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
Friday, March 17, 2017
7:00pm
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Funeral Service
St. Michael's Catholic Church
9214 Main St.
Needville, TX  77461
Saturday, March 18, 2017
10:00am
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Mt Olivet Catholic Cemetery
7801 Gulf Fwy
Dickinson, TX  77539
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Frank Carl Gaides

of West Columbia, TX

October 17, 1941 - March 10, 2017

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Frank Carl Gaides, 75, of Columbia Lakes, Texas died peacefully at his home with his wife by his side, March 10, 2017. He was born Oct. 17, 1941 in Chicago, Ill. to Frank H. and Emily Walas Gaides. Frank was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Needville, Texas. Frank attended Arlington Heights High School and the University of Illinois. He had a long and successful career in sales and marketing of petrochemicals. Later in life he was engaged in franchising with his wife Susan; owning and operating Quizno's of Galveston and Lake Jackson. They also owned a U.P.S. store in Lake Jackson for the past 15 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Michael Frank Gaides. Frank is survived by his wife Susan Pauline Downs of Columbia Lakes, Texas, his daughter Colleen Stevens (Johnny) of Humble, Texas, and her son Sean Bush and "bonus son" Austin Stevens, his son: Patrick Gaides (Shirley) of Katy, Texas, and their son Grayson. He is also survived by many cousins in Texas, Illinois and Alaska. The family will receive friends 5pm until 7pm Friday Lakewood Funeral Chapel with Rosary Services at 7pm with Monsignor Leo Wleczyk officiating. Funeral Mass will be 10am Saturday, March 18, 2017 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Needville, Texas with Father Marty Pham officiating. Frank will be interred next to his parents 2pm Saturday at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Rotary International % Brazosport Rotary; P.O. Box 71; Lake Jackson, Texas 77566 (providing services globally). Arrangements by the Turner family.

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7 Condolence(s)
Karla Christman
Lake Jackson, TX
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Susie - My prayers are with you.

Ken & Virginia Arno
Chatham, IL
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this trying time. I have many pleasant memories of Frankie when we were young and grew up together.
Franks cousin: Ken & Virginia

Cindy Austin
Cypress, TX
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Susan, I am sorry for your loss. I have many good memories...us all awaiting Grayson's birth, going as a group to Christmas midnight mass, holidays shared. Frank was a good man with a good heart. My love and prayers are with you.

Pat McDonald
Woodstock, IL
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Susie and Family,
The world has lost a tender, good soul. I feel privileged to have known Frank as a classmate and friend and will always remember him with fondness. I have no doubt that Frank is now filled with unending peace and in the presence of God.
I pray God's healing touch will bring you and your family comfort in this time. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength and celebrate the goodness he brought to this life.
Sending my deepest sympathy, Patty Mahler McDonald

Ritchey Robin
Katy, TX
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Gonna miss hunting and fishing with Frank and seeing him and Patrick arguing about everything. LOL Had some great times and many memories with you. Leave some fish and ducks for the rest of us up there. RIP Frank.

Paula & Eric Bench
Denver, CO
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you celebrate Frank's well-lived life.

Charles and Barbara Haby
Plano, TX
Monday, March 13, 2017

May family memories warm hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with all.