Our dear mother, Lois J Fransen, sadly passed away on November 24th, 2023 at the age of 87. She resided at Orchard Crest Retirement Community. She graduated from West Valley High School, and continued on to Gonzaga Business College.
Lois worked Early Dawn and Darigold Dairies, Seattle First National Bank, and was the owner for 38 years of two 7-Eleven franchises located in the Spokane Valley with her first husband Robert Fransen.
After retiring she married Joe Budd. The couple enjoyed a wonderful life traveling together in their motorhome. Her hobbies included: cards, bingo, the Red Hat Society, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by daughters; Lori (David), Lynne (Gary), her grandchildren Sarah, Kevin, and Robert. Her extended family that she loved like her own; Judy, Jennifer (David), grandchildren Amanda, Meghan, Rachel, Dustin, Jessica, and numerous great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A private service will be held with family at a future date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the
Spokane Valley Eagles P.O. Box 646 Spokane Valley, WA 99037.
Professional services are being conducted by Thornhill Valley Chapel.