1950 Frank, Francis (back) Marie (front) Desiree, Kerry who died in tragic car accident at 4 years old.

1974 Frank becomes the proprietor of the "Vine" hotel, Richmond.  Desiree has multiple sclerosis.

1995 Three generations of Bourkes with Richmond Football Club: Francis, Frank and David.

Frank grieved every day for Paul who died in a car smash outside the town and for his little girl Kerry.  Desiree too died less than two years later after Paul. Yet he was fond of saying so often, "Family is great!"

1986 A new era began meeting Joyce whom Frank married following romance, courting and such happiness!

2011   Frank with Grand daughter in Melbourne.   Even with the onset of alzeimhers, he always recognised and rejoiced in family.