Frank Staab

Frank Staab

Frank Staab

1951-2017

Frank Staab, 65, of Surprise, Arizona died February 22, 2017 in Sun City West, Arizona. He was born December 6, 1951 to Edward Staab and Marcella Staab in Hays, Kansas.

Frank retired from his lifelong career with BP Pipelines and Logistics where his last position held was Operator Qualification and Training Supervisor. In this role, he was one of the original visionaries that inspired and developed the Merrillville Training Center for BP personnel. He was also published in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Pipeline Personnel Qualification Manual. After his retirement, he established a house watch business in his community with a close friend called Handy House Helpers. Later, they sold this business and established Grand Guys, where Frank continued to be the local handyman for his neighbors and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Marcella Staab.

He is survived by his wife, Deb Staab of Surprise, Arizona; sister Debbie (Kirby) Dougan, Ravenwood, Missouri; brother, Steve (Linda) Staab, Barnett, Missouri; daughters, Kelly (Matt) Collier, Surprise, Arizona, Lori (Ben) Yoder, Littleton, Colorado, and Kristi (Brian) Guinn, Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandchildren, Zack, Joey, Allie, Ava, Jaiden, Rylie, Isaac, and Jesse.

A memorial service was held March 2, 2017 at Christ’s Church of the Valley, Surprise, Arizona.