Frances Joan Fredericks was born April 7th, 1935 in Portland, Oregon. She attended Jefferson High, and graduated from Portland State University. Frances battled with dementia for 11 years and peacefully passed holding hands with her caregiver September 12th, 2021. She had worked with Reynolds School District as an elementary teacher up until retiring and taking care of her granddaughter. Frances is survived by daughter Cathy Louise Fredericks, granddaughter Samantha Marie Pyper, and great grandson Rowan Grey Pyper. She will be remembered for her strong work ethic, ability to achieve anything she set her mind to, her strength, commitment to learning new things, and her love of reading. She was a master gardener, had a particular way of accomplishing daily tasks, sewing the best costumes and pajamas, and caring for her family. She will be missed cheering in the crowds of Franklin High’s basketball games, and breaking out in her distinct, perfectly timed, boisterous laugh. Until we meet again, with all our love.