1940 ~ 2015
Early on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the Pinawa Hospital, due to complications related to rheumatoid arthritis, Fran passed away with her best friend and husband David of 56 years at her side.
She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband David, daughters Judy (Richard) Janzen, Caroline (Clark) Anderson, mother Eleanor Taylor, sisters Shirley (James) Burdick, Ida (Glen) Zarn, Grandchildren Christopher Janzen, Candice (Evan) Jones, David Janzen, Daniel Janzen, Cassandra (Jay) Swanson, Cole Anderson and Cheyenne Anderson as well as nieces, nephew. She was predeceased by her father Francis “Frank” Taylor and in-laws Strachan and Ada Booth.
Parents, Frank and Eleanor Taylor took baby Frances home from the Portage la Praire Hospital to their farm near Katrime after her birth on May 24, 1940.
Fran received her early education in the one-roomed Squirrel Creek School and continued her secondary education at MacGregor High School. After being employed at various office positions she found her true calling in life as a wife, mother and homemaker.
She was united in marriage to David Booth on August 1, 1959. They made their first home in Minnedosa before becoming Pinawa Pioneers in July of 1963. In Pinawa they were in on the beginnings of a town they loved and helped it grow along with their two daughters. This did not mean Fran stayed at home. Her and Dave went on to farm in the Lac du Bonnet area, traveled extensively in North America and made a trip abroad before settling down again, splitting their time between Pinawa and Mission, TX.
Fran will be remembered for creating beauty and fun in her surroundings through her sunny personality, gardening, crafting, art, baking, cooking and most importantly her friendships with the people (and special puppy) that made up her world.
Heartfelt appreciation is felt for the support of friends, family, Doctor Manzar, Doctor Garg and the staff of Pinawa Hospital.
A memorial service is to be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7th at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour with a luncheon following at the Legion Hall also in Beausejour, MB.
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Lorraine Guick (Thompson)
So sorry to here of Frans passing, my thoughts & prayers are with you David at this very sad time
Doug and Wanda MOLNAR
David and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Fran. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Doug and Wanda.
Dale & Dianne Lambert
So sorry to hear about Fran. Had many good memories of school days in MacGregor with both of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bill and Alie Janson
Dear Judy and Rick,
I got the information about the funeral home from Audrey. We are so sorry to hear that your mother passed away unexpectedly, Judy. We hope and pray that you will be strengthened by our Lord Jesus in this difficult time. Also a special hug for Daniel who will miss his Grannie. Will see you when you get back to Calgary. Our heartfelt condolences for the entire family.
Paula (Kirkham) Seggewiss
My condolences to all of the family at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Paula (Kirkham) Seggewiss
Ian & Leslie Price and Family Stratford
Dear David and family
I am saddened by the news of Fran’s passing, we hope that just knowing how much love is being sent to you from us will soften your loss. Our deepest heart felt thoughts are with you and your family in this trying time. Our deepest condolences to the loss of a fun lady .
all our love
The Price Family
Stratford Chapter
Gerry & Shirley Fitzgerald
So sorry to hear your sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dave at this very difficult time.
Take care of you!
Shirley & Gerry
Audrey Tarr
We were so sorry to hear of Fran’s passing! Please know David that our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time!
Sincere sympathy, Ron & Audrey Tarr (High School friends)
Norman, Marguerite, Jennifer & Rob
David, Judy, Caroline and family
We were so sorry when we heard of Fran’s passing.
She will be deeply missed by the Smith family, had some nice times together.
Our hearts go out to you all.
Love & God Bless
Norman
Dorothy Cafferty
Our thoughts are with you at this Sad time Bless you all
Penny and Brett Saville
We are very sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our prayers. It is always so difficult to loose our best friends, companions, mothers. God Bless
Gwen Greenstock
Dave: We were so sorry to hear of Fran’s passing from Leny Ohta. She lived so bravely with her illness for so very many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Judy and Caroline and their families at this very sad, and I gather, unexpected time. We enjoyed the time we spent as neighbours in Pinawa, except for that one time when your bees escaped and hovered around our back and front doors. I called Fran and I remember her saying: Well what am I supposed to do about it? I said: “Call your husband at work – they are his bees and he will have to come home and deal with them!” On a happier note, I remember being so involved with Caroline’s wedding as I was playing the organ – still remember her as a bride with white leather cowboy boots! We hope you are able to remember the happier times as you grieve her passing. Clive and Gwen
Barb (Sawatzky) Friesen
I am very sorry to hear of your loss, and offer you my heartfelt condolences. I pray that you will each feel God’s comfort and peace during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Christine Nuttall
Our condolences to you, Dave, and your family. Christine and Gillian.