Don was born in Paonia, CO to Joan Evans of Concord, CA and Bill Palmer of Paonia on March 29, 1949. He was adopted by Orren Frank who passed away in 1977. Brother Chuck preceded him in death in 1977 as well. Don is survived by his parents and his loving sons Todd, Paul, Brian, daughter-in-law Villie, grandson Elijah, brother Douglas Frank, niece Lisa Pizzo, nephew Brandon Frank and other nieces and nephews. Don also is survived by his "favorite ex", friend and mother of his children Diana Frank and his fiancee Debbie Grace. He loved talking about his "boys" and his grandson Elijah. He will be so dearly missed... A memorial service will be held Wednesday 11 A.M. at Newcomer West Metro Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made in Don's name to the Glaucoma Research Foundation www.glaucoma.org. or the Denver Dumb Friends League.