Frances J Geske, 89, of Chandler, AZ passed away peacefully on June 29, 2019. She was born on March 15, 1930 in Phoenix, AZ to Frank and Rosella Brown. She graduated from North Phoenix High School in 1948 and soon started to work as a secretary and then in the Insurance field.
She met the love of her life, Maynard Geske who was stationed at Luke Air Force Base. Once he completed his Air Force tour they were married in December of 1953. Together they bought a house on a few acres in south Phoenix where they raised their 5 children, as well as many animals.
Frances was a hard working, God fearing, and humble woman who loved the simple things in life. She loved the outdoors and admired the beauty of Arizona. She was fun loving, and loved to laugh and always chose to be happy.
When not busy raising her children she returned to work as a bookkeeper at Arizona White Eagle Stucco Company and then for Hopper Construction Supply.
They moved to Chandler, AZ in 1977. Frances was active in her church, first at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Chandler, AZ and then Christ's Greenfield Lutheran Church in Gilbert, AZ.
Frances and Maynard traveled extensively throughout Arizona and ventured out to many states and Canada but loved the Western states the best. One of Frances' best memories was traveling to Germany with her lifelong best friend Patricia Neathery. (Hawaii too)
Frances is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Rosella Brown, brother Robert Brown, and daughter Deborah Richardson.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years Maynard, daughters Sheila (Delbert) Richardson, Karen Young, sons Neil Geske, and Mark (Vicky) Geske, sister Mary Ann Walker, 4 nieces, 2 nephews, 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 12 great-great grandchildren.
Frances will be remembered by her deep love of her Lord Jesus Christ, and her enormous love and devotion to her family. She would go out of her way to selflessly give of herself to make everyone feel special. This should be a template to us all.
Graveside services will be held at a later date.
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