Frank Lee Lootens' Obituary
Frank Lee Lootens, aged 81, passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2022, at his home in San Bernardino, California. He was born on August 3rd, 1941, in Ashland, Oregon, to Frank and Dolly Lootens. He grew up in Northern California and was a 1959 graduate of Happy Camp High School. He married Maria del Rocio Juarez on July 14th, 1973, in Highland, California, and they cherished their 49 years of marriage.
Upon completion of high school in 1959, Frank enlisted in the United States Navy, and served faithfully for 10 years of active duty, and 22 additional years in the naval reserves. Frank retired from the Navy having earned the rank of Command Master Chief STCM(SW) in April of 1991.
He worked at Cal State University in San Bernardino, starting his career in September of 1969 as an equipment technician in the College of Natural Sciences. He retired in September of 2003 as a Project Manager in the Capital Planning Design and Construction Department, where his problem solving and attention to details served him well.
His adventurous spirit and love for photography were two of his biggest passions. He loved to explore new destinations with his wife, traveling to new places ranging from the vineyards of central California, the Alaskan coast line, the southwestern states, and Europe. Frank’s easy-going nature and quick-witted humor always had the ability to make anyone smile, and he was well admired by those that he worked with.
He is survived by his wife, Maria Lootens; his son Shawn, son Brandon and his wife Amanda, and daughter Brandi and her husband Ryan Davis; grandchildren Cody and Liberty (Shawn’s); grandchildren Devan , Mia , and Layla (Brandon’s), and grandchildren Jaydon, Kaylon, and Birdie (Brandi’s); older brother, Jim Lootens and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family, friends, and others are invited to Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in San Bernardino, California on Wednesday, September 21st at 5pm for a funeral Mass, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall at 6pm to reminisce and honor the life of Frank Lootens.
A burial service will be held at the Riverside National Cemetery on Thursday September 22nd at 10:30 am.
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