We regret to announce the passing of Frank Ernest Endersby Jr., on December 24, 2023. Born as Jack Gillespie on January 15, 1934, in Port Arthur Ontario, and adopted at birth by two of the best parents in Canada, Ruth and Frank Endersby Sr.
Frank is survived by his daughters, Susan and Patricia Endersby. He is also survived by many relatives and many close friends in Canada, USA, and Britain. Frank was pre-deceased by his loving wife of 65 years Doreen Ada (new Hutchinson) Endersby, mom, Ruth Endersby, dad Frank Endersby Sr., in 1963 and more recently by his very special black lab friend Abby.
He graduated from senior Matric at Kim high in 1952 and entered an apprenticeship at BC Tel where he was employed until he retired in 1988. Frank was always musically inclined and played bass in the high school, rube band, City of Kamloops, elks bands, and also piano. He loved gardening, building, fishing, and enjoyed many years at the family cabin at Lac Le Jeune. Many fishermen and tourists enjoyed his accordion music from the front deck. Frank and Doreen were very fortunate to spend close to 30 winters in Palm Springs, California. Frank spent several years active in coming and scouting for the Kamloops united church. He was also a past master of Kamloops, Masonic Lodge, No. 10.
I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year, give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown. And he replied, go out into the darkness and put your hand in the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than any unknown.
No service by request. In Lou of flowers, I donation to the Royal Inland hospital foundation in memory of Frank Endersby would be appreciated.
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I will miss his great sense of humor and great laugh.
I’m sorry Susan and Pat of your loss
Miss socializing with Frank & his Music Mondays.
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss Susan and Pat. He and your mom were wonderful friends to our family for many years. May he rest in peace with your mom by his side again.
Susan and Pat, I am so sorry to hear this news!
Wrapping you both in warm hugs
Big Condolences to you and your families!
I was hoping to get dad’s book to your dad but I
certainly will get it to you !
Loved your dad.
Hold onto all your precious memories
Sincerely
Rosemary and Don Kanigan
Kamloops has lost a wonderful person who contributed so much through his various talents and wonderful personality in school, the community, and for many years, in Desert Gardens. A founding member( to advertise the Blood Donor Clinic coming to town) of the continuing talented and hilarious Rube Band and other musical groups as noted. Ahead of me in High School but influential in many ways. I will take this beautiful obituary to Wendy Dunlop…she will enjoy knowing that Jack and Frank will be entertaining others together…..
My condolences Susan and Pat…..
So sorry for the passing of your Dad. He was a wonderful man and a great neighbor to the Ford and Fisher families. Love from Jim, Melanie Ford and Family.
I knew Mr Endersby as my grandparents wonderful neighbour. He was kind and gentle and, I enjoyed a friendship years ago with Patty.
Angela Pater
so sorry to see that Frank has died. He used to live in my house with his parents when he first came to Kamloops as a boy and always remembered this house as special to him. Had the honour of having him and his family come back to the old homestead after we reclamed it after the fire. He was so thrilled that his bedroom still looked the same to him. He & Doreen came often to check house out.! those were special times for all of us. Louise Edwards 607 Pine st.
so sorry to hear that Frank has died. He lived in my house as a little boy when his family first came to Kamloops. He and Doreen visited the place often. It was our pleasure to show he and his family his favourite house in the city. He shared pictures from his time here for our albums of the house in his time. THey were also out neighbours below PIne st. My condolences to his family. Louise Edwards 607 Pine st.
Wendy Dunlop has asked me to remember Frank as a “wonderful friend.” Jack and I enjoyed many good times with he and Doreen over many years since High School. I feel sad that he has died and now I am the only one left of a group of 8 of us. My love to Susan and Pat
Wendy Dunlop/per Colleen Stainton
I was sorry to hear that Frank had died. He was a good friend and a fantastic pianist and accordion player!! Many’s the time he entertained us all around the fire or on the deck with them. I will miss him.
So sorry for your loss, Susan and Pat. Thoughts are with both of you. I did not know your Dad but it sounds as though your parents were both very special. My condolences.