Frank Nester Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Frank Nester of Brooks, Alberta, born in Cessford, Alberta, who passed away on July 31, 2023 at the age of 101. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Hugh Nester and Evelyn Nester (Phyllis); his siblings, Jack, Don, Marion Schreifels (Ab) and Christine McKnight (Ken); and his brother-in-law Glen Berg.

He is survived by: his son Danny (Michele); his grandchildren, Taylor and Koleton; his son Les (Natalie); his grandchildren, Kathleen Scally (Logan) and Curtis; his daughter Evelyn Murray (Darrel); his grandchild Jesse (Chantelle); his great grandchildren, Adelyn and Corbin; his grandchild Jamie Hauck (Ryan); his great grandchild Jaida; his son Blaine (Nancy); his grandchildren, Chad and Hillary; his daughter Pat Friesen (Jason); his grandchildren, Amanda, Cordell and Cassidy; his siblings, Lou (Doreen) and Louise; and his sister-in-law Lillian. He is also survived by his 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

He repaired old equipment and tractors and worked in the blacksmith shop, which was furnished with equipment and tools that had once been owned and used by his father and later donated to the Brooks Museum.