FRANK HOFFMANN
1961 - 1986
PILOT, REGIONAL DIRECTOR-FLIGHT OPERATIONS (BIL)
BIL DEN


I know that Captain Frank Hoffman has been dealing with some tough health issues for some time.  
Apparently, things have become worse.  
Moments ago, I had a call that told me Frank was in Hospice care and given just days.  
I have not been able to corroborate this but sadly suspect it is so. 
If you know anything, please share.
-Billy Walker
(6/27/17)

I'm sad to report that my earlier message was valid.  
Dennis Lacy called as did Lois Appleby to update me.  
Jim and Lois along with Stan Peters were at the Denver Hospice.
Frank is sedated and weak.  
He seems to recognize people but the communication is largely absent.  
Dennis said that he spent a couple of hours with Frank last week.  
They were at the airport where both have hangars.  
At the time Frank was positive and looking forward to restoring an ol' Tri-Pacer.   
Life has a way of altering our plans.   ...Prayers are the order of the day.
Anyone who has known Frank, knows he's a Hell of a pilot and a Hell of a guy. 
Don't drag your heels if you want to pay Frank a visit. 
Hospice is not a place where you get well from, 
but you do get a nice sendoff for your next flight.
Nothing but Tailwinds Frank! 
-Billy Walker
(6/27/17)

I did get by to see Frank Hoffman this afternoon.
Sandy was already there, along with Frank's wife (Connie).
After a while, his two daughter-in-laws came in, 
along with a neighbor of Franks' and his wife.
Denver Hospice has a beautiful facility, at Lowry.
Frank's sons, were out looking into the beautiful RV that Frank built. 
His flying son is about to inherit it and it's a great plane 
for the wonderful Florida flying environment where they live.
You can talk to Frank, in between his dozing. 
The hospice staff are pretty special folks. 
Frank seems to be resting comfortably.
That's about it for now.
Stay well my friends! 
-Spencer Mamber
(6/28/17)

Capt. Frank Hoffman flew West today at 4:30. So Sad.  
-Dennis Lacy
(7/15/17)

Jim Appleby called to say Captain Frank Hoffman 
has Gone West today @ 4:30 PM DEN time.  
RIP ol' friend.
-Billy Walker
(7/15/17)

So sorry to hear this news... R.I.P.
-George Fay 
(7/15/17)

RIP Captain
-Robin Charovano 
(7/15/17)

He checked me out as an Otter Captain in 1978 in Billings, MT. 
Great guy and he will be missed.
-Ed Woodson 
(7/15/17)

Frank was an aviator from beginning to end, great guy!
-Jack McLaughlin 
(7/15/17)

George & I valued his friendship.
He was a neat guy. My thoughts are with his family. 
-Nancy Meshko 
(7/16/17)

Frank Hoffman went west about 1630 mountain on 7/15/2017. 
I spent about 2 hrs with him a couple hrs before he started his last flight. 
He was with family and friends. A great guy, a long time friend, he will be missed. 
-Billy Watkins
(7/16/17)

My understanding from Frank's sons is there will be no services (Frank's wishes) 
but a celebration of life in Frank's airplane hanger at some point.
There will be ample notification.
-Billy Watkins
(7/23/17)

Regarding Frank Hoffmann, there will be no funeral/memorial.  
There will be a party held at his hangar at the Front Range Airport 
in the future to celebrate Frank's life.  
This information came from the Sons, relayed to Bill Watkins.
-Bonnie Dahl
(7/25/17)

This is the latest on Capt. Frank Hoffman.  
(Obituary)
http://www.crematecolorado.com/2017/07/24/frank-charles-hoffmann-iii/
-Dennis Lacy
(7/26/17)

Photos of Frank from the 1960s
reprinted with permission from the book
FROM THE COCKPIT TO THE GALLEY
by Bonnie C. Dahl and Patty A. McNeill.
-Jake Lamkins
(7/26/17)

FLacebook - FL Club
FLight West: Frank Hoffmann
DEN pilot Frank Hoffmann's memorial webpage is posted at
http://FAL-1.tripod.com/Frank_Hoffman.html
-Jake Lamkins
(7/27/17)

Captain Frank Hoffmann's celebration of life will be June 9, 2018, 
1:00 PM, Front Range Airport , Denver, CO. T-52, Hangars 2E and 2W.
Please post the information on your contact list.
-Jim Appleby
(5/31/18)

Prayers ... 
Frank was our neighbor in Shenandoah (Aurora) for many years. 
He will be missed .
-Patty Hughes Smith 
(5/31/18)

Sorry to hear.
Loved working with him!
-Karen Akers 
(6/1/18)

I flew many times with him - deepest sympathy to his family...
-Ramona Nelson 
(6/1/18)

I'll be there, Frank was the best! 
I started flying with Frank in 1962 in BIL Montana, 
he was so good looking!
-Bonnie Dahl 
(6/1/18)

Captain Frank Hoffmann was one of my favorites at Frontier. Rest In Peace
-Al Beardsley
(6/1/18)

Frank was Chief Pilot at Billings when I started with Frontier in 1977.
Great guy. Sad news.
-Tyler Vance 
(6/1/18)