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Dad was the epitome of an entrepreneur, starting multiple businesses throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He brought a creativity and fearlessness I always admired. He was never afraid to take risks- learning, adapting, moving on from failures, building on successes. Playing anything safe and easy was not in his character. I saw in him a desire for perfection few could achieve. His need to do things- everything- the right, correct way was evident in his gardening, cooking, even shooting pool. He did it all with a chip on his shoulder, a need to achieve and succeed, and a life-long goal to be the best. He overcame much, loved much, created and discovered much.
My favorite memories of Dad were going to the movies in Houston, speeding down the backroads, Bob Seger or the Eagles blasting on the stereo, both of us singing along as loud as we could. We did this from my adolescence right through my middle age years. When we were separated by distance I kept in touch by sending him photos of great meals I enjoyed in Dallas his reactions were the best part. I would even send him pictures of my own cooking, both of us knowing and accepting it would never compete with his. I will miss asking is advice about what trees to plant where and hearing about the latest toy he purchased to make his cooking even better. I will miss trying to impress him with phrases in sermons or showing off my newest pair of shoes. The last thing I said to Dad was how proud I was to have him as my father.
Frank Edward Peretti (born January 13, 1951) is a New York Times best-selling author of Christian fiction, whose novels primarily focus on the supernatural. As of 2012[update], his works have sold over 15 million copies worldwide.[1] He has been described by the New York Times as creating the Christian thriller genre.[2] Peretti is best known for his novels This Present Darkness (1986) and Piercing the Darkness (1989). Peretti has held ministry credentials with the Assemblies of God, and formerly played the banjo in a bluegrass band called Northern Cross. He now lives in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho with his wife, Barbara.[3]
While working at a ski factory, Peretti wrote and published a well-received adventure story for children, The Door in the Dragon's Throat (1985). A year later, he published This Present Darkness (1986), his most famous and popular novel to date. It was initially rejected by fourteen publishers before being picked up by Crossway Books.[6] Although This Present Darkness was not an immediate success, sales improved with word of mouth, particularly after singer Amy Grant promoted the book.[8] The book remained on the Christian Booksellers Association's top ten best-sellers list for over 150 consecutive weeks, and has as of 2013 sold over 2.7 million copies worldwide.[3]
His books have been considered to reflect the New Christian Right.[19] As his novels have been widely sold and read throughout Evangelical, Charismatic and Pentecostal churches, Peretti's fiction has excited the imaginations of clergy and laity alike on the subject of spiritual warfare. Michael Maudlin of Christianity Today reports hearing that some readers have been so enthused they have declared that This Present Darkness is the best book ever written after the Bible. He has also described its theology as "closer to primitive dualism than traditional Christian theism."[20]
Frank Ugochukwu Edwards was born into a family of seven in the Enugu state of Nigeria.[2] He has five siblings. He began singing at the age of ten, and learned to play the piano from his father when he was young.[3][4] During his teenage years, he became a born again Christian.[5][6] He has a lot of albums and many hit singles to his name. He has established himself as one of the best leading gospel artiste in Nigeria.[7][8][9]
In May 2011 he was nominated as the Gospel artiste of the year in the sixth annual Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA). He won the award of the best Gospel Rock artiste in the first annual awards.[21][22] He also won west Africa best male vocalist in 2012/ best hit single at the Love World Awards 2012, and 3 awards at the Nigeria Gospel Music Awards (male artiste of the year, song of the year and best male vocal).[23][24] His album Frankincense, which feat Micah Stampley and Nathaniel Bassey, topped Beyoncé's and Adele's albums within few hours of release on iTunes album chart.[25]
Frank Edward Peretti was born on the 13th of January, in the year of 1951, in southern Alberta, Canada. He is a famous writer, most notably of Christian fiction, though his novels delve deeper into the supernatural facet. He has been featured on the New York Times bestseller list and he has sold more than fifteen-million copies across the globe.
In the best Peretti series, we are transported to the small town known as Ashton. However, when it so happens that a reporter whose skepticism is quite great and a pastor who has known only toil and prayer start an investigation into the ominous things occurring, it quickly becomes a case of being in over their heads. Soon, they find themselves trying to figure out how to make the best of the situation, one that is almost impossible to reconcile with.
Another fine tale from the potent writing of Peretti is his novel The Oath. The Oath was published in the year of 1995 and spans a bit over six-hundred-and-fifty pages. It is one of the best-selling Peretti books, as well. An oath whose memory has slowly faded, a sin whose age is far too great to understand, and a town whose secrets are plentiful.
As the folk try to find the Messiah, the main character is forced to conflict each of his most deeply woven beliefs with the present events, with no hope of any reconciliation. One of the best Frank Peretti novels.
One of the most popular Frank Peretti books is his novel Monster. Monster is a novel that was published in the year of 2005 and it is about four-hundred-and-fifty pages or so. Reed Shelton was interested in surviving in the wilderness and such things, so he opted to organize a survival weekend. He paid and hired the supposed best guide he could find.
He was born at Butler Memorial Hospital on May 1, 1960. Frankie was a loving son, raised by two of the best, Frank Edward Ekas Sr. and the late Frances (Peaches) Jean Ekas. He was their world and they were that to him.
Frank had many achievements in life but the one he was most proud of was his family. In March of 1995 he married his love Shirley Ann Olczak (Schmidt). This man was an amazing father to seven children. Tancie and Fred Plutyk of Saxonburg, PA. Andy and Dusty Olczak of Chicora, PA. Nathan and Mary Beth Olczak of Allison Park, PA. and his baby girl Krystle Ann Ekas of Saxonburg, PA. He was also the worlds best Pap to six grandchildren. Andrew Olczak of Coraopolis, PA. Jenna Plutyk of Charlotte, NC. Dylan and Leah Plutyk of Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA. Alexander Olczak of Chicora, PA. and Rae Olczak of Allison Park, PA.
After graduating, he ranched in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota with his first wife to this union his daughter Bunny was born in 1962. In 1972 he moved to Crawford, Nebraska after purchasing Crawford Livestock Market. He truly enjoyed marketing cattle and sheep for the local ranchers and always felt that the "auction way was the best way." During his ownership of the sale barn, he met his wife Linda Preszler and was married on July 22, 1976. To this union his son Cody was born in 1977. After selling the sale barn in 1981, he opened a welding and repair shop where he fixed anything from "bulldozers to ironing boards." Never one to shy away from work, Frank did many things in his life from being a licensed pilot, loan officer for the PCA, Ironworker, heavy equipment operator, trucker, rancher and gardener. Later in life he became the treasurer of the Crawford Rural Fire Board for over 25 years.
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Finally, there was one photo stop left. By noon on Day 6, Edwards found himself in New York City, where his final photograph was of the Salted Lime Pie at The Dutch. On the final leg of his Southern epicurean adventure, Edwards flew from New York to Charleston, where he arrived triumphant, exhausted, and stuffed from 10 of the best dishes the South has to offer.
Frankie graduated from a home school program. He was formerly employed at Gilbrator as a laborer who helped construct marble and stone mausoleums. Frankie had the best sense of humor and used that to help others laugh and smile. He would do anything for a friend, and made friends that stuck with him for life. His wife and his kids were his whole world.
Frankie is survived by his wife, Tara Guffey; dad, Frank Edward Guffey Sr.; mom, Edna McCoy; children, Frank Edward Guffey III, John Edward Thomas Guffey; sisters, Jennifer Michelle, Tabitha Nicole; mother and father-in-law, Tito and Katherine Garcia; best friends, Cher and Carrie; cousins he claimed as his brothers, Brian and Earl; second father, Jim Head; several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
Dear Evans Family,
Congressman Evans will be missed. One of the highlights of our summertime in Beulah was to be able to interact with the Evans family especially Frank. He was a true gentleman with always a focus on what was best for all. We feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to know him over the past 25 years. With depth sympathy,