Connor Jacob Frank

Connor Jacob Frank

Connor Jacob Frank, 30, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 30, 2026, from natural causes following a seizure and fall.

Connor was born on October 21, 1995, in Sidney, Montana, to Jay M. Frank and Gale M. Martini. He was a twin, arriving just minutes before his brother and lifelong best friend, Bobby Frank.

From the beginning, Connor was a happy, often naughty, but loving, little boy with an easy smile and a love of being active. He enjoyed playing hockey, golfing, riding motorcycles, skiing, and camping. During his senior year of high school, Connor became a certified scuba diver, adding yet another adventure to the many activities he loved. Recently, Connor dove again in Cozumel, Mexico, with his mom, and his sister. Connor's love of golf was a gift passed down from his father, Jay. Jay introduced Connor to the game and helped foster a love of golf. Connor's love and talent for golf were evident during his senior year of high school, when he was a proud member of Sidney High School's Class A golf team. He played an instrumental role in helping his team win a Montana State Championship.

Connor went on to attend the University of Montana, where he earned a Certificate in Entertainment & Recreation Program Studies and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Marketing.

But perhaps no part of Connor's life was more special and unique than the bond he shared with his twin brother, Bobby. Bobby was his soulmate and his best friend. From the time they were little boys, the two were inseparable. They grew up together, lived together, worked out together, fished together, and shared countless adventures. Their bond was extraordinary. The two were, quite simply, joined at the hip. They looked remarkably alike, and they did nearly everything together. They lived together until just a few weeks before Connor passed away, sharing not only a home but a life filled with adventures, laughter, friendship, and countless memories.

Their love of fly fishing began when they were very young. Their father, Jay, taught Connor and Bobby to fly fish, passing down a love of the sport that would become an important part of both of their lives. They bought a fly fishing raft together and spent countless days on the Blackfoot and Rock Creek rivers, fishing side by side. For Connor, fly fishing was more than a hobby, it was a way of life, and having Bobby beside him made it even better.

Connor loved fly fishing, fly fishing, and more fly fishing. He also loved music, especially the energy and excitement of the concerts and music festivals. He had a zest for life and an enthusiasm for the things that made him happy.

Connor and his sister, Katelyn, shared a special bond that only grew stronger after she moved back to Missoula three years ago. He was always her first call when she needed a plus one, from Griz football games and movies to family trips and unforgettable adventures. Connor had an incredible way of making life more fun. If she had an idea, he never said no. He simply showed up, and naturally every adventure was better because he was there. The memories they made together will remain among her greatest treasures.

Connor is survived by his father, Jay Frank (Kate); his mother, Gale Martini (Toni); his sister, Katelyn Frank; his twin brother, Robert "Bobby" Frank; his grandmother, Irene Lanius; his grandparents, Robert and Lois Frank; his uncles, Jay Lanius (Bodil), Jeff Frank (Janae), and Kelly Johnson (Randy); and his cousins, Alec Johnson and Daniel Johnson.

Connor is and forever will be deeply missed by his family and by the many people whose lives he touched. He has left a hole that seems endless and unfillable.His memory will live on in the stories shared, the laughter remembered, the friendships he made, and in the rivers, mountains, and adventures he loved so much.

A celebration of Connor's life will be held October 6 or 7, 2026. Details will be announced at a later date.