Frank L. Curry
March 19, 1933 ~ May 4, 2016
Frank L Curry was born March 19, 1933 in Villa Grove, Illinois to Clarence L Curry and Ruth Barnett Curry. He passed away in New Braunfels, Texas on May 4, 2016 surrounded by his three children, Cary Eileen Curry (James Michael) Skinner, Martha Maria Curry (Carlton) Andrews and Frank Bernard Curry.
Frank met his wife, Martha Luisa Morlote, who passed in 1998, in Guantanamo, Cuba while stationed there as US Navy jet pilot. Frank received his BS in Botany and Masters from Eastern Illinois University. He was a proud member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
A man of many talents: Frank was a career teacher with DODDS and taught Biology, Chemistry, Physics in Cuba (12 yrs), Spain, Germany, Azores and Okinawa. Frank was an avid bee-keeper, currency trader, salsa and tango dancer, and fluent in Spanish. His other hobbies included ham radio, tennis, and travel. His family will forever miss his charisma and adventurous spirit. He also generously supported the release of the majority of Martha's family from Cuba.
Papi, as he is called by his children and grandchildren, is survived by four grandchildren: Michelle Eileen (Patrick) Brown, James Andrew Skinner, William Marcus Skinner and Miranda Waldron Curry. His only surviving sister, Kathleen (Edwin) Kleiss from Tuscola Illinois was a pillar in his life. He lost a second sister Garnett Eileen Curry in 1935.
His Celebration of Life was held on May 21, 2016 by the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels, Texas.
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Carrie, Frank and Martica, Life’s journey brings special friendships–we will always treasure those years when we were close. The Harold Powers’ Family
Cary, Frank and Martica: I will always remember how he took me through Italy, Spain, Ireland, England, and the Azores. He was very kind. The Ed Kleiss family
My condolences go out to you, Carrie, Martica and Frankie. Earlier this week, on getting onto Ft. Myers and Ft. McNair, here in northern Virginia, I mentioned to the people I was with going onto one of the San Antonio area bases with Frank back in the summer of 2002 so we could eat at the officers’ club. It was supposed to be a 100% ID check and I told Frank I didn’t have any military-related one. As I recall, at the gate he saluted the young security policeman and on we went! I have many other fond memories of him and your mother from our days in Las Palomas. They were both one-of-a-kind, fuera de serie. May many fond memories comfort you while you grieve his loss. Mal
What a blessing it was to know Frank and his family, even for the short time it was! I loved hearing of his adventures, his zest for life and the people he loved. I tried soaking in as much of his knowledge and wisdom as I could. There was a kindness in his eyes that let me know there was much more to this man than he was willing to share. I pray peace and comfort for Cary, Martica, Frankie, and his sister. His eyes absolutely lit up when he spoke of the four of you! I know the memories are sweet…..hold on to them as you walk this new journey. Much Love. Jenn
So many stories we lived and shared with the five of you. We arrived on your street in 1974 – two of us were 3 and 1 year old. We received great assistance from the Currys 80 yards away. The bee story is a great one. Frank and Frankie brought a swarm in the car with them to their back yard from the base. A few Spanish still remember seeing a car stopped at traffic light with bees all over the inside. A queen was ordered and we had a bee colony display on our upstairs patio for a long time. In retirement we visited in San Antonio – now a FB friend of Martica (in my class 42 years ago). Great memories. The Boyds