As my sister Carolyn noted, my mom Fran True and Fran Ross were long-time friends, so I knew Fran and Frank my whole life. We have many happy memories of being with Fran, Frank and Andrew on Queen Anne Hill. As a kid, it was always a special treat when we’d get to stop there on visits to Seattle. I loved to peer out the rectangular window of their upstairs bathroom at the hills and Sound beyond and pretend that I lived in a stylish home on a hill with a view. When my sister and I moved to Seattle as young adults, the Rosses welcomed us with open arms. I remember Fran as the consummate hostess. Elegance is the word for the home she made and the delicious dinners she presented without ever seeming to become ruffled—an admirable quality I could never master! Fran introduced me to the idea of appetizers as something you definitely offer dinner guests, and she awakened my naive palate with simple yet profound offerings like a perfectly ripe Bartlett pear served with Roquefort cheese. It was at Fran’s table that I first tasted truly excellent cooking prepared by someone who loved to create in the kitchen (sorry, mom). Fran was always a delight to talk to and I’ll never forget the sound of her warm, welcoming happy hello when we talked on the phone, and her delightful chuckle. I really miss her. My love and healing thoughts to Andrew and his family.

My sister Kathryn will remember the details better, but out mother Fran True and Fran Ross were teaching pals in Puyallup, I believe first and traveled to Europe as teachers after WW2.   They were life long friends and our family remembers fun visits to Lee Street on Queen Anne and then when I moved to Seattle after school it was so fun to live around the corner on 10th.  Fran and Frank hosted my sister and me to some lovely dinners and it was always such a nice time when our parents visited to all be together.  Love to Andrew and the family.  Carolyn True

Frances Ross was my mother's younger sister and always had a special place with the Pollock family.  Aunt Fran lived with us in Tacoma during World War II when my father was in the Navy and she was teaching in the Fife Schools.  After the war, she began teaching in Puyallup where she had a small apartment.  Since we were her nearest relatives, Aunt Fran often came for birthday and holiday dinners.  It was always a special time when  she visited us.

During the school year, 1954-55, Aunt Fran taught in an Army dependents school in Germany.  She sent us letters telling of her experiences and a cuckoo clock, which is still in our family.  Upon her return from Germany, she began teaching in Seattle and would come to our home on Vashon Island.  She was  always interested in how we were doing in school and often brought special desserts for us.

Aunt Fran was one of the main organizers of the first Ruppenthal family reunion which was held in 1985.  This brought together relatives from various parts of the U.S. and several cousins from Europe, most of whom had not seen each other for many years, if at all.  It was a great success and led to several future gatherings.

We visited three times with Aunt Fran after she moved to Arizona.  Each time she was so pleased to see us and we had a great time remembering the good times we had together when she lived in Washington state.  

She will be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews.

The Pollock Family 

My great-aunt Fran was a remarkable woman -- kind and friendly to me from my earliest memories of her, with an incredibly sharp intellect that, in combination with a lively sense of humor and a warm demeanor towards seemingly everyone she met, have made her an unforgettable presence at family reunions and gatherings throughout my life.  I am so grateful to have known her -- and grateful, also, that the gift of her long life allowed so many of us to be touched by her presence.  My prayers and condolences to all who have known her, especially her closest family and friends.

Today, I had the unique experience of sharing last moments with Fran's family. The love and care shown and given during her final days are only surpassed by the memories that are embedded in the hearts and minds of those who have known and loved Fran.  She has truly enhanced my life and I can say without reservation that Fran was one-in-a-million.

Fran was my first cousin once removed on my Dad's side. Fran's maiden name was Rosenzweig and we have had fun over the years connecting with Rosenzweig cousins in the USA and in Europe. I first met Fran in 1962 when I was 8 years old and my family flew across the country for the first time to visit relatives and attend the Seattle World's Fair. Fran and Frank were gracious hosts in their lovely home overlooking Elliot Bay on Queen Anne Hill. Later when I returned to Seattle to attend law school in 1979 and raised my family in Olympia, Fran and Frank hosted many Thanksgivings and I always enjoyed their erudite company. Fran and Frank helped me get established as a young lawyer in the PNW and I am grateful for that. We missed them when they moved to be closer to Andrew, Heidi, Amalia, and Julianna. Condolences to Andrew and his family. Fran was a great woman and will be missed.


I met Fran over 2 years ago..i was one of her Caregivers..sent to be her Angel..it turns out Fran was to be my Angel.  She was a beautiful personable wonderful woman with a passion for humanity. Her smile welcomed everyone, her hello was sincere. Her memory will never fade in my thoughts always to be loved. Her walk of life is relected in her Family ..her legacy lives on ..Heaven embraces you Fran ..God Bless You.

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Frances Marie Ross

15 novembre 1920 – 17 août 2018

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