Frances A. Bentley

Frances Annetta Bentley, 85, a retired nurse, of Cle Elum, WA died September 25, 2013 in Cle Elum. She was born on November 21, 1927 in Yakima, WA. Frances grew up and attended Schools in Yakima later moved to Centralia, Wa and then to Cle Elum. On March 23, 1946 she married Charles E. Theademan in Yakima. He preceded her in death in 1965. She later married Carl Bentley in Cle Elum and he preceded her in death in 1996. Frances was very religious, attending church all her life. She enjoyed baking and loved her family. Survivors include her daughters: Fran Edwards of Seattle, Angie Wilson of Covington, WA and Velma (Wes) Craven of Roslyn, WA; son John Theademan of Centralia, WA; sisters Leota Mae Vallieu of Seattle and Dorothy (Lonnie) Lillard of Cle Elum. Frances is also survived by 30 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 28 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, a sister, her son Charles Theademan and her granddaughter. A Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m.Thursday October 10, 2013 at Cle Elum Community Church. A Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday October 10, 2013 at Tahoma Cemetery in Yakima. Viewing will take place from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Cascade Funeral Home, Cle Elum, WA. Memorials are suggested to the Frances Bentley Memorial at Sterling Savings Bank in Cle Elum. Condolences to the family may be left at www.cascadefuneralhome.com.