Frank Jape

Francis (Frank) Jape, 82, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2009. Francis “Frank” Jape was born and raised in Claredon, Pa., the eldest child of Dominick and Frances Jape, both first generation Italian-Americans. At the age of 17, Frank joined the US Navy during WW II where he served as a corpsman. After his discharge he attended The University of Southern California where he earned his degree in Chemical Engineering. Frank went to work for GE at the Hanford Nuclear Plant in the Tri-Cities area of Washington State. It was there, in 1951 that Frank met the love of his life, Betty Jo Carey. Betty was employed as a secretary in the Engineering Department. From the moment they met and for the next 57 years, sparks flew. They were married in November of 1952 and lived in Kennewick, WA where they raised their daughter, Karenlee and 2 sons Anthony and Daniel. In 1971 Frank signed on with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the family drove cross-country relocating to Doraville. He worked with the NRC until 2002, 10 years past retirement at the age of 75. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Frank was well known for his sarcastic wit, unique sense of humor and incomparable work ethic, which he passed down to all his children. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid bridge player, often accompanying his wife to bridge club and charming all the ladies. Never one to sit idly by, Frank always had a plan or project in the work, and whether great or small, his dedication to every minute detail and quest for perfection with everything he did is legendary. But his greatest love was spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Frank is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Betty Carey Jape, Children, Karenlee Thorpe and husband Carl of Phoenix AZ, Tony Jape and his wife Elaine of Gainesville GA, Daniel Lee Jape Sr. and Kimberly Prater, and daughter in law Barbara Wagnon Jape of Woodstock: Grandchildren: Daniel Lee Jape Jr.and his wife Jana of Ball Ground; Franklin Anadio of Woodstock; Kenneth Wilson and Steve Wilson, Tri-cities, WA and Stuart Rodgers of Arizona, several great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister Cathy Nold, brothers, Joe and Phil Jape and his beloved granddaughter Elizabeth Jape. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday October 18, 2009 at 2:30 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-7 pm and on Friday from 4-8 pm at the funeral home. Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory, Roswell/Alpharetta, is assisting the Jape family. www.northsidechapel.com 770-645-1414

Frank Jape

February 2, 1927 - October 10, 2009