Frank Vernon MacCallen

Frank Vernon MacCallen, 78, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away December 28, 2022. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 13, 1944, to the late Frank Russell and Beatrice Louise (Becker) MacCallen. He graduated in 1961 from De Anza High School in Richmond, California, and attended Contra Costa College. Frank was drafted into the United States Army in October 1966. He served in the 497th Engineering Company (PC). After returning from Vietnam, he worked in sales of farming equipment. He later retired from Toro. Frank married Saundra Kay Beebe on June 28, 1997. They were married for 23 years until Saundra passed away in November 2020. There are so many things you can say about Frank. Three words come to mind: Full of Life. In his younger years, he enjoyed racing cars on dirt tracks, going to the races at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, and hitting the ski slopes of Lake Tahoe. In retirement, he became an avid golfer, volunteered for serving ice cream to the veterans at the VA hospital, flag presentations and children’s ID program at local schools through VW Post 10483. One of things he enjoyed most was going to the Vietnam reunions. Frank and Saundra were able to travel the US to the reunions. They made beautiful memories along the way. Frank was a member of the Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Frank and Saundra made lifelong friends that became family. Frank truly loved his Vietnam buddies, golfing buddies, and friends. Left to cherish his memories are his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Jr Higgs of Letona, Arkansas; grandson and wife, Kyle and Madison Hamm of Searcy, Arkansas; great-granddaughter, Abigail Hamm; bonus grandchildren Cody (Samantha) and Breana Higgs of Searcy, Arkansas; and two bonus great-grandchildren, Alanna and Bentley Higgs; brother, George (Lola) MacCallen of San Pablo, California; brother, Roger (Anna) MacCallen of Napa, California; brother-in-law, Mike (Shelley) Beebe of Jacksonville, Florida; niece, Clare Beebe of Jacksonville, Florida; Godson and nephew, Aaron Beebe of Atlanta, Georgia; and many friends across the US. A memorial service in Frank’s honor will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church in Hot Spring Village, Arkansas, at 10 o’clock in the morning. A video will be uploaded approximately an hour after the conclusion of the service. It can be found at the Christ of the Hills webpage (cohumc.com) or on their Facebook page. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Heart Association, Disabled Veterans, or charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net

Frank Vernon MacCallen

January 13, 1944 - December 28, 2022