Frances D. Johnson, 49, died Sunday, Sep. 4, 2011, at her home in Helena. She was born Aug. 18, 1962 in Los Angeles, California to Joseph and Frances McTarsney. She graduated from Newport Pacific High School.
Fran married Mark Johnson of Stevensville on June 29, 1985 in Victor, Montana. She and her husband moved to Helena in 2003.
Fran loved playing video games with her husband, but her real love was in her genealogy, which she also shared with her husband, where she compiled information on over 30,000 family members. This research helped her gain membership into The Daughters of the American Revolution.
Fran is survived by her husband, Mark: mother Frances: stepfather David; Brothers Frank and John; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Shain.
Fran was a very loving, kind, and compassionate person who will be missed by all.
Fran would be pleased if, instead of flowers, you would make a contribution to the Shriners Hospital for Children, c/o Algeria Shrine Temple, PO Box 1174, Helena, MT 59624 or to Special Olympics, PO Box 3507, Great Falls, MT 59403.
Fran’s family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2011 at Retz Funeral Home Chapel. A Funeral Service is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Retz Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow the service at Forestvale Cemetery. To offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Fran, please visit www.retzfuneralhome.com.
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Myrna Omholt-Mason says
I am so sorry to learn about Fran. Please know that you have been in my thoughts during this very difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Myrna
Lisa King says
Sorry we can’t be there with everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Diama Johnson Garey says
Aunt Fran you will be missed and we will be thinking of the family here in Kansas.
Uncle Mark, my deepest sympathies are with you and the family. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.
God Bless!
Sally K. Hilander says
Mark — I was so sorry to hear of Fran’s death. Please accept my sincerest condolences.I hope the memories of your time together will help you with healing. Sally
Patt Jenks says
Mark was so sorry to hear of the passing of Fran. I know she will be missed by all.