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His Legacy…Francis (Fran) Leonard Pike, 83, passed away on March 7, 2026. He was born on February 14th, 1943, in Stamford, Connecticut to Leonard and Viola (Atwood) Pike. Fran married the love of his life, Elizabeth (Besty) Wicks, on May 29th, 1964, in Stamford, Connecticut. Fran will be remembered as someone who was a great role model and a hard worker. Fran was a devoted sports fan who found great joy in cheering for his favorite team, the NY Yankees, and sharing that excitement with family and friends. He also enjoyed the University of Michigan and University of Connecticut sports teams. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races and Hawaii Five-O, his favorite quote from the show was “book it Danno.” Beyond sports, he loved spending time outdoors feeding the birds. Camping trips were especially treasured, offering opportunities to relax, enjoy nature, and create lasting moments with loved ones. Fran enjoyed spending time with his wife and family. Fran was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.
His Family… Fran will be missed by his children; Holly (Peter) Saxton, and Jeff Pike, Siblings; Ron (Terri) Pike and Linda Pike, grandchildren; Eric Greene, Joe (Ciara) Greene, and Kyle Saxton, great grandchild; Ethan Adkins. He is preceded in death by his wife Betsy Pike, daughter Karen Greene, and parents Leonard and Viola Pike.
His Farewell… Family will be having a private gathering. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to The USA Hockey Foundation. Please leave a message of comfort for Fran’s family at 1-877-231-7900 or sign his guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.
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The USA Hockey Foundation
1775 Bob Johnson Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80906
Web: https://www.usahockeyfoundation.com/
