Frank Masafumi Takahashi
Frank Masafumi Takahashi passed away on July 31, 2026. He was born on September 10, 1923, in Clifton, Idaho, to Isami (Charley) and Shigeno Hayashi Takahashi. Frank was raised in Young Ward, Utah, and graduated from South Cache High School. After graduation during World War II, Frank was drafted into the US Army. He was stationed at Fort Snelling, Minnesota and was honorably discharged.
On March 1, 1952, Frank married Kikue Aoki in Honeyville, Utah. They resided in Tremonton and Willard before settling in Uintah, Utah. Frank managed the R.J. Wight turkey farm in Uintah for 20 years. He then worked at Mount Ogden Feed mill before becoming a preventative maintenance worker for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints retiring in 1996.
Frank was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He also was a member of the Utah Fancy Poultry Club where he served as the Secretary for several decades. Frank and Kik traveled throughout the western states to various Chicken Shows and State Fairs receiving many awards for his show-quality chickens.
Frank enjoyed gardening, generously sharing their harvest with others. For over 50 years, Frank worked tirelessly each year to set up outdoor Christmas lights and decorations.
Frank is survived by his children: Gary (Colette) Takahashi, Mitzie (Dennis) Yamashita, and Janet Takahashi, 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is proceeded in death by his wife, Kikue; parents; sister, Mae Takahashi; and grandson, Frank T. Yamashita.
Special thanks to Frank’s wonderful neighbors, Jackie of Americorp Sr. Companion, Amanda of Interim Home Health, and the staff at Inspiration Hospice for their support to Frank and his family.
Friends may visit with family at a viewing on Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 5865 S. 1900 W., Roy, Utah. An additional viewing will be on Monday, August 10, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Uintah LDS Church, 6660 S. 1775 E., Uintah, Utah, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment at Uintah City Cemetery with military honors.
Services will be live streamed. Please use the link on his memorial page at myers-mortuary.com.