Frances A. Hunt

July 18, 1926 - October 5, 2025

Frances Hunt, 99, passed away peacefully October 5, 2025 in Placerville, California surrounded by her loving family. She was a 5th generational resident of El Dorado County

Born in Placerville ot Carl and Gladys Heuer, she was raised on the family ranch near Pleasant Valley. Growing up as a cowgirl, she participated in numerous cattle drives to Summer Pasture around Lake Tahoe, Silver Lake, and Wright's Lake. Frances went to elementary school at the same one-room school that her father went to - Summer School on Springer Road. She graduated from El Dorado High School in 1943.

In 1946, while working at Robinson's pharmacy, she met the love of her life: Austin C Hunt, who was on love from the army while visiting his family in Placerville. They were happily married for 54 years until his passing in 2000.

Over the years, Frances worked at various bakeries in Placerville and also at Hangton Pharmacy. In retirement, she worked seasonally at several bakeries in Apple Hill. A love of baking earned her many blue ribbons at the El Dorado County Fair over the years. She also loved quilting, and gifted her family with many of her quilts.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin, and her sister, Harriett Jauch. She is survived by her children Beverlee Baley (Bob), Jim Hunt (Christie), and Marilyn Engelmann (Bob). She is also survived by her grandchildren Sam, Alisa, Mike, Tricia, Scott, Jennifer, and Kelli - as well as 10 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Sunshine Manor Elder Care and Snowline Hospice for the compassionate care our Mother received in the last few months.

Private services will be held at Pleasant Valley Cemetery.