Frank was born in Snohomish, Washington on March 2, 1941. After he graduated from high school, he served in the Air Force. After his term of service he moved back to Longview, Wa, met and married his sweetheart Treva Jean.  They had three children together, Neal, Nikcole and Jason. Frank loved the outdoors, and worked on the docks in Seattle for over 35 years as a longshoreman.  His wife Treva passed away in 2001 and he married Jan in 2004.  They moved to Diamond Lake in 2006.  Frank is survived by his wife, Jan, his children, Neal, Nikcole, and Jason, and his stepson Reuben.  He has five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.Frank will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, great affection for young children and animals, and passionate support of organized labor.

Frank Gillman Searles

March 2, 1941 – September 21, 2023

He left on the last day of summer.

White beard, gentle hands,

a good laugh, blue blue eyes

and No Bad Days.

Loyal, kind, thoughtful,

tough, cool and tall.

He loved little kids, blues music,

the ocean, nice things and vacations.

He took care of his loved ones,

cooked great seafood, gave good hugs,

looked good on a tractor.

Today we remember him and

cherish the time we shared.

A strong union man,

a friend once called him

"The Lion of Labor".

Rest easy, Frank.

Your work is done.