Franklin Duane MiddletonFebruary 15, 1948 - September 18, 2014Franklin "Frank" Duane Middleton of La Pine passed away on September 18, 2014 in Bend at the age of 66.A private family gathering will take place at a later date. Frank was born on February 15, 1948 to Donald and Dorothy (Phipps) Middleton in Prineville, Oregon. He worked as a Fireman and EMT for 7 years (1973-1980) for the Nampa, Idaho Fire Department.Survivors include his son, Bobby (wife, Kim) Ellis; two daughters, Kimberly Middleton and Becky (husband, Corey) Henderson; his brother, Robert; sister, Roberta "Bobbie" (husband, Leroy) McMillin of La Pine, OR; and five grandchildren, Richard (wife, Sarah) Ellis, Michael Ellis, Misty Ellis, Andrew (wife, Jan Allison) Guyer, and Hannah Guyer. He is preceded in death by his brother, John; two nephews, John and Kevin Flores; and both his parents.Memorial contributions in Frank's name can be made to Partners in Care Hospice, 2075 NE Wyatt Ct, Bend, OR 97702, www.partnersbend.org.Baird Memorial Chapel in La Pine is honored to serve Mr. Middleton's family.