Frances Elizabeth Buchholz passed away peacefully on Friday June 17, 2016. She was born on November 24, 1930 in Fort Worth to Frank and Nancy Bellah. Frances grew up in Fort Worth and spent the majority of her life in the area. During her career she taught as a physical education teacher and also as a department head in the Human Resources area of Alcon Laboratories. Frances was active in her church community and enjoyed traveling with her husband. After working many years she and her husband retired and moved to Leavenworth, Washington to enjoy cooler weather, snow and new adventures. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Arnold Buchholz; children, Maury Scott, John Scott, Lisa Scott, Kenneth Buchholz, Paula Logan, Patsy Fellers; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends.