Clinton Max Frohm Obituary (1945 - 2010)

Funeral Services for Clinton Frohm will begin at 10:30 AM MST. To watch the services click on play screen below. The Music ManOur Husband, Dad and Opa completed his mortal journey on October 22, 2010 following a 15 month battle with Pancreatic Cancer.Clint was born May 15, 1945, the only child of Max and Louise Frohm, in Salt Lake City, Utah Clint will be remembered for his love of music and his contributions to Music Education. Clint taught in the Granite School District, he began his classroom teaching at Granite High in 1973 – 1975, he moved onto Cottonwood High School teaching there for 23 years. He then took the position as the Music Curriculum Specialist for the Granite School District this position he held until July 2010. He cherished his association with the Granite Youth Symphonies. Clint Graduated from Highland High School in 1963. He went on to the University of Utah graduating in 1973 with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and his Master’s of Education in 1979. He loved teaching music and was able to influence many students to embrace music as a lifelong interest.Clint was a professional musician and sideman. In this capacity he played with many shows that came through town including Elvis Presley, Ringling Brothers Circus and the Ice shows. He played as an extra with the Utah Symphony as well as in the pit orchestra at PMT. Clint taught private trumpet lessons to many young players. Clint conducted the Murray Symphony for 28 years and loved the members of that organization. He played in every musical organization at the University of Utah, but loved jazz the most. He continued his connection with the U through the Alumni Band and his avid support of its athletics program until this year. He truly is our Utah Man.Clint loved his country and manifested that love by serving in the United States Army Reserve for 28 years. His last assignment was with the newly formed MP unit at Fort Douglas. He retired in May of 2000 as a Lieutenant Colonel.Clint loved the Gospel and was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a 30 month mission to Oslo, Norway. He served in many callings from a primary teacher to High Priest Group leader. His favorite calling was as an ordinance worker; first at the Jordan River Temple and then at the Oquirrh Mountain Temple. His devotion to His Lord and Savior was an example to his family and many others.Clint married Shelley Gulbransen, his loving companion, wifey and friend, December 15, 1972 in the Salt Lake Temple. They had four children whom he loved dearly. He was blessed with 10 grandchildren with number 11 on the way. Although Clint was an only child his life was blessed by his close associations with aunts, uncles and cousins (who he thought of as his brothers and sisters). Clint was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his wife, Shelley, Herriman, UT; his children Robert Max Frohm (Lindsay) San Antonio, TX, Kirsten Lee (Adam) Herriman, UT, Emily Bonner (William) Riverton, UT, and Spencer Frohm (Brittany) Provo, UT.The family wishes to thank Jonathan Whisenant and the UCS staff for their care in his cancer journey as well as the Staff of Utah Hospice Specialists for their tender end of life care.We love you Opa and will miss your smile and tickle monster.Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 29, 2010, 10:30am at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.) Viewings will be held on Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. and Friday from 9-10 a.m. prior to services. Interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Online Webcast of the funeral service (beginning Fri. 10:20 am) may be found at www.jenkins-soffe.comIn lieu of flowers family suggests donations to the Clinton Frohm Granite Youth Symphony Scholarship, 450 E. 3700 So., SLC, UT 84115