Bob
Frank
Former
Sun City Anthem Board Member
&
Homeowner
Rights Advocate
Dies
Perhaps there is not a single person in Sun City Anthem that could have been more misunderstood...and RUTHLESSLY criticized by blogger, David Berman, than Bob Frank.
Mr. Frank was a GOOD man, no matter what you may have read elsewhere, and was the constant "target" and "obsession" of blogger, David Berman, for years.
He proudly served his nation as a career US Air Force Officer, retiring with the rank of Colonel.
He was (and to my knowledge) still is, the #1 vote-getter in a Sun City Anthem Board election, only to suffer criticism again and again for "rocking" the Sun City Anthem "boat" year after year.
Those of us who were here in the previous decade will never forget the humiliation he suffered by first being chosen as the association Vice President in a backdoor deal rather than as President despite his overwhelming vote total, instead of the individual who placed third in the election.
His constantly asking questions...trying to make Sun City Anthem an honest community...met with such opposition that he was deposed by "the machine' in a meeting that took the Henderson Police Department to break up what almost came to a riot.
Why?
Because he warned a Board that retaining excess funds that should have been distributed to homeowners, was against NRS 116....that it could lead to a "taxable event" and thereby subject Sun City Anthem to a substantial IRS fine...
...which, years later, after he left office, IT DID...
...originally calculated to be $1,000,000, which was subsequently negotiated down to $100,000 plus accounting and legal fees...
...yet claimed by "the machine" as some sort of victory !
His quest to "save" Sun City Anthem from this occurrence even lead him and his cohort and recently deceased homeowner rights associate, Tim Stebbins, to be subjected to criminal misdemeanor arrest...
...a more than humiliating charge.. that was subsequently dismissed by the court, despite the constant harassment both received.
Despite that experience, he served the Las Vegas Senior community by being appointed by the Governor for two terms on the Nevada Real Estate Commission...
...an unselfish act that has NEVER BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED by those who criticized him, when NONE of them have ever accomplished in their lives what Mr. Frank did in his !
And so, Anthem Opinions says a fond farewell to a warrior...
...whether in the uniform of his country, or a three piece suit in government service.
He was...
...A GOOD MAN...
...A LOVING HUSBAND...
...A SENIOR OFFICER IN THE ARMED FORCES...
AND...
A GIVER OF HIS LIFE TO THE COMMUNITY HE ALWAYS BELIEVED COULD...AND SHOULD BE...A BETTER PLACE for all Seniors to reside...
...and..
...with these facts, he deserves to be remembered as such.
Our sincere condolences to his wife, Kay, and their family.
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Sorry to hear the sad news.
Very sorry to hear about his passing.
I’m so sorry for Kay’s loss. They had been married forever and had a good relationship. They were very protective of each other, but she relied on him for many things.
I hope she has close friends that will be very supportive.
Bob will be missed by the community and remembered for his efforts and the stress that Berman caused Bob And Tim in their lives.
Thanks to Dick and Rana who authored two honest articles about the recent passing of Colonel Robert Frank and the part of recent dark history of our beloved Sun City Anthem.
Thank you for your lovely words, I still do not believe he is gone.
Beautifully written to honor Bob Frank.
Bob was appreciated and respected by ALL who Really knew him and he tried his best to guide the SCA community in law abiding ways. He and Tim knew more about NRS116, the laws that govern homeowner associations than 99% of SCA residents.
Together, they studied NRS116 constantly, stayed on top of changes, and kept residents well informed.
Sadly, David Anthem Journal spewed distorted information and reporting continuously
(FACTS seem to always disappeared in favor of the blog owners personal opinion), nastiness and name calling toward Sun City Anthem Residents (by name,Bob & Tim) by the blog owner and his allowing others to spew their vile venom toward residents is inexcusable and unprofessional.
SCA was a special part of our lives for 13 years and, sadly, some things never change as it COULD have been the BEST and heaven only knows BOB FRANK TRIED HIS BEST.
RIP, BOB FRANK,YOU WILL BE MISSED!
Kay, our hearts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
May he Rest In Peace with the angels.