Francis “Frank” Hashman

Francis "Frank" E. Hashman, 84, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away November 18, 2011.

Frank was born June 24, 1927, in Kansas City, Kansas, to the late Frank and Margaret Hashman. He attended Bishop Ward High School and Rockhurst College. Frank honorably served our country as a United States Marine during WWII. On June 30, 1951, Frank married the love of his life, Kate. He began his career with Southwestern Bell in Kansas City, Kansas, and retired in April of 1979. He was a proud member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, the VFW #7397, and St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee, Kansas.

Frank was a loving husband, a wonderful father, grandfather, and a good friend. He never met a stranger.

He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Margaret; his brother Robert, sister Regina, daughter Karen, and grandsons Charles and Sam.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years Kate; sister-in-law Sister Marie Neff, BVM; children, Ann Sidharta (Joni), Pat (Karen), Kevin (Clare Rockenhaus), Bridget Cezar (Craig), Colleen Abraham (Mark), Maureen Dice (David), Cathy Duncan, Beth Hansen (Brian) and Paul; 27 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 7 step great grandchildren; 1 step great great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Monday, November 21, 2011, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11311 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas; Mass of Christian Burial will be follow at 10:30 a.m. Burial with full military honors will be at 1:30 p.m. at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Lenexa.

The family suggests memorial contributions to:

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas

9720 W. 87th Street

Overland Park, Kansas 66212

or

Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care

12000 Wornall Road

Kansas City, Missouri 64145