About Franklin Arnold Tau
Franklin Arnold Tau, 89, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona, surrounded by family. Frank enjoyed spending time with family, being involved in his church community and ministries, playing golf, watching all kinds of sports and attending games. He was married to Marjorie (Marge) Alward, in Pennsylvania, on June 6, 1953. They and their 4 children moved to Mesa, Arizona, in 1968.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marge of 70 years, his four children and their spouses, Mark (Anne Marie), Fred (Marcella), Phil (Julie), and April McElrath (Steve), 13 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren and his brother John. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Rita Tau, three sisters, Ruth Williams, Pauline Donnell, and Elsie Batchelor, four brothers, James, Paul, Everett, and Elmer and great grandchild, Elijah Marks.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 4 th at 4:00 P.M. at Journey of Grace Nazarene Church, 955 E University, Mesa, AZ, 85203. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Journey+of+Grace+Church+of+the+Nazarene/@33.4218448,-111.8123129,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x872ba7ccc72ffe89:0xb1b66b54a2c84417!8m2!3d33.4218448!4d-111.8101242!16s%2Fg%2F1tdzx5pd
Flowers may be sent to the church or Donations “In the memory of Frank Tau” may be made to Sunshine Acres Children’s Home in Mesa, AZ by mail to 3405 N Higley Rd. Mesa, AZ 85215 or online at https://sunshineacres.org/donate/ ( leave “In memory of Frank Tau” in the special instructions during payment.)
Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.