Frances Alvina Coover (nee Carnicle) passed away May 1, 2022, of natural causes while in hospice. She was born in Rapid City, SD on March 4, 1941. She was one year old when the family moved to Belmont, CA, where she resided until 1968 and got married to David. She moved with her husband several times before settling down in Aurora, CO, and living there until her passing.
Fran is survived by her husband David; three children, Derende, Heather, and Letitia; and two grandchildren, Aly and Alex.
She had several hobbies and interests: cross-stitching, Tri-Chem painting, and cake decorating. She participated in camping, bicycling, cross country skiing, and bowling. More than anything else, she was a conscientious homemaker, a teacher and mentor to her children, volunteering in her childrens' schools, chaperoning field trips, and helping to lead scout troops.
Christmas, Easter, and birthdays were her favorite holidays. She always sent cards to friends and family for their birthdays and special events, adding sweet notes to the recipients. She traveled all over the country to visit her friends and family, and once took a whirlwind 12-hour trip from Denver to San Francisco and back on a lark, lunching with friends at Fisherman's Wharf. She was a steadfast churchgoer and would seek out the local church during her trips. She loved coffee, champagne, sweets, and playing the penny slots.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Denver Hopsice.
A memorial service for Frances will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary & Cemetery, 6601 South Colorado Blvd, Centennial, CO 80121.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerchapelhill.com for the Coover family.
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