Y2CJ41 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Frank was in a car accident last week and is currently listed in critical condition, but improving. Many people in NE Indiana know him and his son from many tournaments in the area. Here is an article about him from the local newspaper. Cromwell accident victim improving but still critical Friends start a fund for donations to Iddings family By BOB BUTTGEN (Created: Thursday, April 30, 2009 6:10 AM EDT)FORT WAYNE ? Frank Iddings, a Cromwell man who was seriously hurt in an Allen County traffic accident on April 23, is making some progress but is still listed in critical condition at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Iddings? condition has stabilized over the past couple of days, according to family members and friends. Iddings was listed in critical condition Wednesday afternoon, according to a spokeswoman at Parkview Hospital. Iddings? Chevrolet Tahoe truck was struck by an SUV driver who allegedly ran a stop sign on Franke Road in rural Allen County, at about 9 a.m. on April 23. Friends have established a bank account for the Iddings family. He and his wife Joanne have three children. A long recovery period will be necessary for Iddings, who is an assistant football and wrestling coach for West Noble schools. His wife is a West Noble bus driver. Donations for the Frank Iddings family can be taken to the Taper Lock Credit Union at 336 East Lake St., in Topeka, or mailed to Taper Lock Credit Union, P. O. Box 10, Topeka, IN 46571. Be sure to mark them for the ?Benefit Fund for Frank Iddings.? Iddings has gone through multiple surgeries and more surgery may be necessary. He suffered a broken back, crushed ribs and other injuries. Doctors had to remove his spleen, and part of one of his legs had to be amputated. Through a family friend, Joan Iddings offered this message to the community: ?Whenever you get a free moment, please say a prayer for Frank and our family. You may also feel free to stop by the hospital and spend some time with the family.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 The family will be in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busstogate Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 My condolences, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Marsh W.N. Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Keep Frank in your prayers he's had a set back this morning. Thank You Tom Marsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHungus Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Any updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrq Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I recieved the news that Frank had passed away yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Iddings family and the West Noble coaching staff they are a close knit family. Van,Jill,Kassie and Travis Barroquillo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 Here is his obiturary from the newspaper. CROMWELL ? On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Frank Iddings Jr. entered Heaven to be with his Lord for eternity. He was born April 19, 1969, to Franklin G. Sr. and Patricia (Keister) Iddings at the Naval Air Station in Albany, Georgia. On June 30, 1990, he married Joan Senter who survives in Cromwell along with their children Mandi Lee, Megan Joan, and Derek Eddie, all at home. Other survivors include his brothers, Charley of Albion, Bryan (Dorothy) of LaOtto and Leonard (Ginger) of Idaho, and a sister Betty (Scott) Gamble of Albion. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, along with several aunts and uncles. Frank graduated from Central Noble in 1987. During his school years, he was active in boxing, football, wrestling and bull riding. From 1993-2005 he was a stock car driver at New Paris Speedway. He began his coaching career early in 2000 while coaching his children at T-ball. Most recently he was extremely involved with middle and high school football and wrestling. He loved ?his kids? and seeing them not always win, but grow and learn. But his greatest accomplishment was in June of 2006 when he gave his life to the Lord. Frank was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Ligonier, where he was a trustee. He often said his biggest regret in life was that he didn?t come to know the Lord sooner. A funeral service will be held Sunday, May 10, at 1 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 709 Johnson Street in Ligonier. Viewing will be Saturday, May 9, from noon to 3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Pastor Jimmy Shepherd will officiate. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Topeka. Pallbearers will be Tom Marsh, Robbie Morgan, Wes Weimer, Jared Knipper, Tony Swank, Joey Jacobs, Gene Teel, Nick Beckam and Derek Iddings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Benefit Fund for Frank Iddings, P.O. Box 10, Topeka, IN 46571. The Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENoblewrestling Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I want to say that our prayers are with the Iddings family and the West Noble Staff here in Busco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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