Frances Bernadette Saarinen Flexer, age 68, passed away December 29th, 2014, in Kenmore, Washington. She was born November 30th, 1946, in Everett, Washington, the first child of William and Annabelle Saarinen. She spent most of her life in the Kirkland-Bellevue-Bothell area. Frances worked in various nursing homes where she enjoyed interacting with the residents. She loved to write letters and send cards to friends and family. Frances is survived by her brothers and sister-in-laws, Dan and Sue, Ron and Dorothy and sister Loretta, niece and nephews: Tamara, D.J., Steven, David, and Robert; and great-nephews and nieces: Jeremiah, Zola, Conor, Taylor, Samantha, Tyler, Austin and Emma.