Frank Lloyd Karsh, former co-owner of a Denver advertising company and executive director of United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona, passed away Jan. 31, 2010, in Green Valley, Ariz., four days after his 88th birthday.
Frank was a humble, gifted gentleman, loving husband and family man and a true friend to many, the family said. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.
A Denver native, Mr. Karsh was the son of the late Clara Bernstein Karsh and Wolfe Karsh.
He graduated CU with a degree in journalism. While at CU, he was editor of the Silver and Gold campus newspaper and a sports reporter for the Denver Post.
Mr. Karsh enlisted in the Army Air Corp and served as a B-24 bombardier navigator conducting special long-range missions in the South Pacific during WW II.
Mr. Karsh was a co-owner of Advertising Display Mfg. in Denver, assistant director of the Colorado Land Use Commission, owner-operator of the recreational complex in Ouray, Colo., and financial director of the Aspen Art Museum.
He also was executive director of United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona and marketing consultant with Invest Learning Corporation in San Diego.
His volunteer activities included president, Advertising Association of the West; first vice president, American Advertising Federation; board member, Denver Metro Red Cross and Green Valley Concert Association; vice president, Beth Shalom Temple Center; and board member and treasurer, Green Valley Fire District.
He was an active member of the HEA.
Honors and recognitions include Most Outstanding Journalism Alum, CU; the Wall Street Journal Award for dedication and service to the advertising profession; Denver Red Cross service humanity award; and Advertising Federation of America meritorious service award.
He enjoyed playing golf, handball and racquetball, fishing, skiing and reading.
Mr. Karsh is survived by his wife Nancy Nicoll Karsh; sister Margie (Murray) Falk; daughter Laurel Eicher and son Jeffrey Karsh; and grandchildren Katrina and Kailee Eicher and Kevin, Kip and Cooper Karsh.
Contributions may be made to the Community Performing Arts Foundation, POB 1301, Green Valley, AZ 85622.
