Frances moved to Idaho in 1997 a few years after the death of her husband. Two of her daughters came to live with her over the last years. She battled cancer for over a year. Her battle ended on the 18th of November. She put up a firce battle. She is survived by her sister Shirley Trowbridge who lives in Greenwood Village Co. She is also survived by 5 children 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.