Donald Calvin Frick, 97 of Forks Twp., PA went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 11, 2022 in the home where he lived for 97 years. Born October 3, 1925 in Forks Twp., he was a son of the late Leslie and Carrie (Bigley) Frick. Challenged with a severe heel injury in his teens, he designed innovative and specialized rigging techniques to use in the family business of moving large household furnishings and massive industrial equipment. These techniques are still esteemed and used in his family’s business, Frick Transfer, Inc.
Don met his wife Betty (the former Elizabeth Irene Houck) while she was a nurse at Betts Hospital. They were married 56 years before her passing in 2001. Together they enjoyed traveling, motorcycling, boating, family times, hospitality, and a vibrant Christ centered life. Don’s early interests were the Boy Scouts, the family business, inventive mechanics, and rigging. He faithfully attended and generously served as a deacon at Fellowship Church in Phillipsburg, NJ; as a board member at Camp HaLuWaSa in Hampton, NJ and TeleMissions International among other mission endeavors.
He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his three daughters: Betsy Crouthamel (and her husband Russ), Donna Allen (and her husband Dave), Pamela Smith (and her husband Dean); grandchildren: Don Witmer, Derric Allen (wife Becky), Darian Allen (wife Debbie), Lisa Smith; six great-grandchildren; and his sister: Lee Messinger. He was predeceased by his loving wife: Betty, brothers: Robert and Wayne Frick, sister: Beverly Jacobs, and grandchildren: Ronald Witmer and Melanie Smith.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 17th at 3 PM in Fellowship Church, 300 Cromwell St., Phillipsburg, NJ with a calling period from 2 to 3 PM in the church. Interment will be private in Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to ProMedica Hospice, 951 Marcon Blvd., Ste 3, Allentown, PA 18109 or a charity of choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
