Col. (Ret.) Frank Myer Bashore
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Col. (Ret.) Frank Myer Bashore

  • August 2, 1929 - November 17, 2011
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
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“I would like to send my condlences to all members of Frank's family. Frank and I taught at Bernalillo High School. My husband and I enjoyed several...Read More » ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Lucy Cloyes - NM

“To My Dad's Classmates and Friends, Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your memories of Dad with us. They are a comfort to my brothers...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Carrie Bashore Donovan - TX

“Often thought of Frank over the years and regret he never attended any of our Class of 47 reunions. His military success is a tribute to his fine...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: George W. Glick, Jr. - Lancaster, VT

“Greetings. Your father (Col Frank Bashore) served with my father at Ft Benning. I read this Obit and noted that your mom's name was Irma. I also...Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: bobby wright - albuquerque, NM

“I remember Frank from 1947, when he was a senior at McCaskey high school. I also was a menber of the same church as the Bashore family. I looked up...Read More » ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: James W. Herrold - Lancaster , PA

“My deepest sympathy on the loss of a very hospitable, friendly human being, whom I knew through my childhood friend, Carla, his late wife. He...Read More » ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Juanita Huie Fuller - St. Louis, MO

“Sorry to hear about your loss. His wonderful smile and generous spirit touched me and will always remember him. My prayers are with your family... ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Karla Schrecongost - friend

“I just read of Frank's passing. I met him thru his beautiful wife Carla. I enjoyed visiting with Frank and talking sports. He was a kind soul. ...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Lyn Martin - Albuq, NM - friend

“Frank was a great classmate, loved by all. He has served us as a true Patriot. God Bless you, Frank, and thank you. John ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: John William Shepps - PA

“Frank, I didn't get to know you too well at the Academ but I am sorry the Lord had to take you to his side so soon. All of our class will be with...Read More » ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Lt Col (Ret) Frank Mullens - TX

“Sometimes it is simply the hope in our hearts and the faith in our souls that comfort us and let us begin anew. Mr. Bashore is known best to our...Read More » ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: The Polen Family - El Paso, TX

“Frank was truly an officer and a gentleman. I have fond memories of visiting in Albuquerque and enjoying Frank's company with his soft-spoken voice...Read More » ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Patsy Wolf - McLean, VA - Friend

“On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we extend our deepest condolences. ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Yvonne Blevins - Albuquerque, NM


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Col. (Ret.) Frank Myer Bashore, 82, resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2011. He was born to Iva and F. Willis Bashore in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on August 2, 1929. Dad's mother was a Pennsylvania Dutch Mennonite and his father was a Methodist. Both parents were determined that their two sons receive a "top notch" education. Frank's brother, George graduated from Princeton University and became a Bishop (retired) in the United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wives, Irma Ledesma Bashore and Carla Maas Bashore. In 1947, he graduated from McCaskey High School in Lancaster where he lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track and was an Honor Student. Shortly after graduation, he was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. At West Point, he continued to excel in academics and continued to play Football, Basketball and Baseball all four years and earned Monograms in each sport. The highlight of his 2nd class year at West Point was his trip as a Cadet to Vero Beach, Florida as a Baseball Pitcher to workout with the Brooklyn Dodgers to include Branch Rickey, Don Newcombe, Roy Campenella and Gil Hodges. Also, he had the opportunity to play football under Coaches Earl "Red" Blake and Vince Lombardi while at the Academy. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1951, he was commissioned a second lieutenant and attended the U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia. After Basic Infantry Officers Course, he married Irma Ledesma Bashore and reported to the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Division in Korea from 1952 to 1953. He was decorated with the Silver Star for distinguished gallantry in action, the Bronze Star Medal for distinguished heroism in operations against an enemy and the Combat Infantry Badge. After returning to the states in August 1953, he was greeted by Irma and their newborn son. He was assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division in Fort Benning, Georgia. Several years later, he was assigned to Headquarters, Army Garrison, Fontainebleau, France from 1959 to 1963. In 1966, he attended the Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. His next assignment was a G2 of the 2nd Division in Korea in 1967. He was awarded a second Commendation Medal for distinguished service. On return from Korea, he was assigned to the Army Combat Development Command from 1967 to 1969 and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for conspicuously meritorious performance of duty in a noncombat situation. In 1969, he was assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group (Green Beret) in the Republic of Vietnam in the Mekong Delta where he served until 1970 and was decorated with the Legion of Merit, (4) four Bronze Star Medals for distinguished heroism against an enemy, one for valor, 3 Air Medals for meritorious achievement beyond that normally expected, while participating in aerial flight; the Commendation Medal for Valor and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

His last military assignment was as Inspector General at Fort Bliss, Texas where he served from 1971 until 1974 when he retired as a Colonel. Irma passed away in 1978. After retirement and Irma's passing, Frank married Carla Maas and moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where he taught at Bernalillo High School in Albuquerque. Frank is survived by his children, Frank Bashore and Terri, Henry "Hank" Bashore and Suzi, George Bashore and Nancy, Carrie Donovan and Kevin, and Irma Canzoneri and Paul; grandchildren Anna Bashore, Bianca Rhoten, Shay Mahle, Jonathan Bashore, Eamonn Donovan, Eoin Donovan and Annie Donovan. Also, he is survived by his brother, Bishop George W. Bashore (retired) and his wife Carolyn of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and their children, Wanda Allison, John Bashore and Barbara Heagy and seven grandchildren. Graveside Service will be held at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors on November 28, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Red Cross in support of our Military Services. Frank will be remembered for his 23 years of Military Service for our country, but most of all, for being a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather.