She will be forever loved and treasured for her positive outlook and for being a eternal optimist . She was a good listener and was caring about family and friends. Thanks for being my mom !
Beth

Fran had the best smile and laugh.  I got to know Fran after Beth and I became good friends during college.  She always made me feel welcome and like part of the family.  I even visited Fran and Martin when Beth was not there, because they were just such nice, comforting and fun people to spend time with.  She will be missed and never forgotten.  Pam

I did not know Fran well, but looking at her photo and smile, I am so reminded of her presence and impact. She was a lovely lady and she will be very missed.   Cindy

Tim Johnke: My condolences, sorry for your loss. Aunt Fran was such a wonder person. I have so many great memories, wish we could have made more, there is never enough time.

Nicole Bernhard Chakos: Aunt Fran was so much fun to visit with. I loved her New England terminology, her smiling eyes and the inquisitive questions she asked. She kept us all on our toes, too! Prayers for you all

Shelley Martin Bernhard: I’m so sad to hear that...she was a very special lady and meant a lot to me.

Bobby Giraudo: My heart is aching. Such a great lady. Fran will surely be missed. Thinking of you all.

Connie Natzel: There is a special place in Heaven for my Aunt Fran., When we sat and talked with each other. She listened so intently and asked me so many questions, that I understood by her demeaner that to her I was the most important person in the room.

Karen Korell: I am so very sad to hear this, she was so loving and kind, I am sending love and prayers to all of you, she will be missed

Tracy Johnke :, I'm so sorry. I loved Aunt Fran so much. Sending my love to everyone.

Randy Gallagher: My thoughts and prayers for your family. She was a beautiful person.

Linda Johnke: I'm so sorry . She was really special. I loved seeing her and having great chats. And of course losing card games to her. I loved her east coast glamour, insisting on the correct pronounciation of Aunt, since she is not a bug. Sending you lots of hugs.

Marcia Williams: I remember her wonderful smile and cheerful disposition. I am sorry for your loss. Her love will live on in you and in that way she will always be with. My your good memories bring some peace.

Bill Bernhard :Aunt Fran is a huge loss. I have many great memories of her. Shelley and I always enjoyed our many dinners with her and uncle Martin when we lived in Ca. I don't recall if I ever won a game of cribbage with her. You all had a wonderful mother and grandmother.

Claudia Zorn Schaefer:(Beth Johnke) : I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Loved her. She treated me like a member of your family when we were housemates in S.F. Loved her smile, her laugh. She was a great, down-to-earth lady.

Kimberly Mikkelson Lennick :Love your Mom, she was an Amazing Lady who I felt so lucky to have gotten to know her better during the summer when I was in grade school and stayed a couple days at your house. She will be missed!!

Terilynn Bench :Aww I loved your mom! She was always so sweet and smiley, and with the best laugh! I'm so sorry for your loss

Timothy Garvin :Sorry Peter. Prayers to you and family. Your Mom was awesome one of the great neighbors on the street.

Øystein Reed Bratten: Ohhh. So sad. I have only pleasant memories from the time I lived there with you guys.