Frank C. Archer, "Arch", born in Salt Lake City October 8, 1920 to Frank T. and Ella C. Archer, passed away peacefully with his family present the evening of September 2, 2014 at the age of 93. Preceded in death by both parents in 1957 and 1987 respectively.
After graduating from The University of Utah in June 1941, Arch entered the U.S. Army as part of the Field Artillery Unit in 1942 and married the love of his life, Shirley Rae Peterson, August 28 of that same year. Married for 74 years, Shirley and Arch were stationed throughout the country while Arch served in the Army and National Guard, taking them from Salt Lake City to San Rafael, CA, Columbia, SC, Lawton, OK, and Fort Hood, TX when Frank retired as a Lt. Col. In the National Guard in 1962. He was stationed in Germany during WWII, where one of his orders was to protect the Cologne Cathedral. In 1962, the Archers returned to Salt Lake City for good with their three children. After his military service, Arch spent a short time as a Stock Broker with J.A. Hogle and Co. before becoming a Securities Compliance Examiner with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission until his retirement in 1985.
During their retirement, Arch and Shirley spent a great deal of time traveling ‚ their favorite destinations being Maui, HI and Elko, NV to play golf. When they were not traveling, they spent time with their children and grandchildren, and kept in touch with their many friends across the country.
Arch is survived by his wife, Shirley, children: Margaret, Frank (Robyn), and David (Donna), grandchildren: Michael, Kelly and Jason, Stephanie and Alex, Ryan, and Clint, and 19 great-grandchildren.
A private service for the family will be held Friday, September 5, 2014 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charitable military organization. Please leave online condolences for the family at www.larkinmortuary.com.
