Franklin Nyholt

Franklin Nyholt, long time resident of Rainbow, passed away peacefully at his home in Independence, Calif., November 9, 2014 at the age of 81. He is survived by daughters Kerin Rose and Lisa Hagen; sister Pat Lee; granddaughters Kira Morrow, Lexi Kentogianneas, Maria Smith; great-grandson Jake Smith; nephew Danny Lee; niece Nicole Schwartz, and their families.

Preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Anita Nyholt, Frank spent his early years on the family’s homestead in Rainbow Heights, later moving to the valley and eventually the family home, a remodeled one-room schoolhouse his parents bought and moved to its present location.

Taking an early retirement as a licensed land surveyor, Frank made the pursuit of relaxation his vocation. He camped, fished, and metal detected his way through the Southwest and home was wherever he found himself when the sun went down. Eventually he settled in Independence where he had the best of everything he sought!

Having served with the U.S. Army in Korea, Frank was buried with Military Honors in Independence, November 18, 2014.