John Frank Brelsford passed away on November 13, 2007 at the age of 85.

Frank, as he liked to be called, served his beloved country in the US Navy during World War II and retired after 25 years.  He then went on to serve in the California Department of Corrections for 20 years before retiring.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Virginia Brelsford; daughters, Suzanne Hicks and Linda Garitano; grandchildren, Garrett, Gina, Tavia Garitano, Talea Austin; and seven great-grandchildren.

Inside Bay Area, November 18, 2007