Lillis and Frank knew of each other all of their lives because their mother's worked together in a bakery when they were young women and both were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Both were born in California. It wasn't until Frank came up to BYU that 15-year-old Lillis really noticed him. They started writing when Frank served a mission in the Western States and continued while she served a mission in the Central Atlantic States.
Frank--Western States Mission 1956-1958
Lillis--Central Atlantic States Mission --
Frank--US Army in Okinawa
Working girl in Salt Lake City
After a 12 year courtship, Frank and Lillis were married in the Los Angeles Temple on October 23, 1968. They made their home in Southern California for many years before moving to Nebraska in 1975 for five years. They then moved to Salt Lake City to be closer to family. 
Frank and Lillis with his siblings Allen, Bonita, and Bruce.
Frank and Lillis with her siblings--Kathie and John and John's wife Kathryn Ann.
Kathie and John at the book table. The basket for cards was overflowing by the time the night was over. There were about 75 friends and family in attendance including one of Frank's high school friends.
Chris, Kim and Keith, and Marilee
Kristilyn, Marilee, and Aunt Kathie.
Talisa, Kim, Keith with Kira in front.
Justin (Jud) with his youngest son Clay who has the same color hair his father did at that age.
Dawn--Frank's niece and Katrina's former roommate.
Justin and Tiffany with their four cute children: Clay, Max, Avery, and Harvey with Tiffany's mother Bonita.
The open house was held in the historic Twentieth Ward in the Avenues of Salt Lake City. Grandma had fun exploring the old building with Kira, Lillian, and Amelia.
