Frances Helen Boone

August 4, 1937 – October 9, 2015

Frances Helen Boone (Hetlinger) passed away after a long battle on October 9th, 2015 at Stensrud Lodge in Saskatoon at the age of 78. Frances is survived by her husband, Ronald; children, Cindy (Brian), Vanessa, Wesley (Tracy), Sandra, and Travis (Sandra); as well as grandchildren, Corey (Jody), Jason (Bryann), Jaime, Chad, Kelsie; and great-grandchildren, Gabriella, Phoenix, Lennon, Tristan, Jett, and Nickolas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Shelley, and granddaughter Jolene. Frances was born on August 4, 1937 in Loon Lake, SK to Florian and Louise Hetlinger. She attended Northern Beauty School in Goodsoil, SK. She married Ron on November 11, 1961. Ron and Frances established their family in Evansburg, AB and moved to Grande Cache, AB in 1976. In 2007 Ron and Frances relocated to Saskatoon, SK. Frances was a dedicated wife and homemaker, a force of nature, a warrior, and a fiercely loving mother and grandmother. She willingly gave to others, often at the expense of her own well-being. Frances’s wishes will be honoured by a private cremation. All are welcome to attend the Celebration of her Life, scheduled for 10:30AM on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Acadia-McKague's Funeral Centre (915 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon, SK), with a reception to follow. Lisa Bos will be officiating the ceremony. The family would like to thank the staff at Stensrud Lodge for the care and comfort provided to Mom during her stay.