Frances Margaret Meyer passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 31, 2014 at the age of 98, Family members and friends visited and comforted Fran at Big Sky Healthcare Community in Helena, MT.
Fran was born in Great Falls, MT on October 6, 1915. She was the first born child of Mabel and Edward Daly and was preceded in death by her brothers, Kieran and Clifford, and sisters, Lucille, Juanita, and Helen.
Fran cherished her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She thoroughly enjoyed following her sons accomplishments in football, baseball, and wrestling. Additionally, she was a dedicated spectator at her grandchildren’s soccer, golf, gymnastics, and ballet events. She was worldwide traveler, visiting her son while he was stationed in Germany, Italy, Ireland, Panama and Washington, D.C. and enjoyed a trip to Hawaii with niece, Deb and nephew Bill. Her family will always cherish the memory of the annual family reunion at Fairmont Hot Springs and the horseback riding excursions into the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness area.
As a young women, Fran worked as a typesetter for Thurber Printing and State Publishing. She married Edward G. Meyer of Winston, Montana, October 5, 1939. Fran was an incredible homemaker and wonderful cook. After her family was grown, she worked as the night manager of the printing office for the Montana State Legislative sessions making life-long friends.
Fran was an avid fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Pittsburgh Steelers, never missing a game She was also very involved with 4-H and was the leader of the Builders Club for over a decade. She bowled in a league, raised beautiful roses in her flower garden, and participated in the 3 and 5K walks for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
Fran is survived by her sons Dennis Edward (Molly) Meyer of Lakewood, WA; John Patrick (Sharon) Meyer of Helena, MT; Michael Timothy Meyer of Billings, MT; and Bruce William (Joan) Meyer of Helena, MT. She will be fondly remembered by her grandchild Kirk Patrick (Eleanor) and great grandchildren Jacob and Taylor; grandchild Jennifer Leigh (Tauseef) and great grandchild Myra; grandchild Tracey Alan and great grandchildren Jennifer Elizabeth and Sara Marie; grandchild Michael Shane and great grandchildren Molly and Eric; grandchildren Jillian Renee, Jessica Rae (Benjamin), Nicole Danielle, and Brenda L. (David) and great grandchild RaeAnna; grandchild Cory L. (Shelly) and great grandchildren Morgan and Sharae. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Her love and support for her family knew no bounds.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday April 6th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Avenue. Funeral Mass will a celebrated 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 7th at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. A funeral reception will be held at the church social center following the burial. Memorials in Fran’s name are suggested to the Our Lady of the Rockies; 3100 Harrison Avenue, Butte, Montana 59701; Lewis & Clark County 4-H Foundation, 100 W. Custer Helena, Montana 590602 or to an organization of the donor’s choice.
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Service Schedule
Family and Friends Service
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday April 6, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Monday April 7, 2014
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
1502 Shirley Road
Helena, Montana 59602
Rite of Committal
Immediatley following the funeral Mass
Monday April 7, 2014
Resurrection Cemetery
3700 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Family and Friends Service
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday April 6, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Monday April 7, 2014
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
1502 Shirley Road
Helena, Montana 59602
Rite of Committal
Immediatley following the funeral Mass
Monday April 7, 2014
Resurrection Cemetery
3700 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
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Deb Tobias says
My beloved Aunt Fran was truly a ‘second Mother’ to me and my brothers. My memories are filled with her laughter and warm presence. So many, many treasured times together – Lincoln family reunions, Fairmont golf outings, shopping trips to Great Falls, Missoula getaways, treks to Seattle/Tacoma, vacationing in Hawaii, a very special stay in Palm Springs with my Mom, Uncles Cliff and K, Aunts Fran, Peg and Melba , and my cousin Karen who so graciously put us all up in her lovely home. Best of all was the months I lived with Aunt Fran while I was student teaching in Helena. We just hung out and talked and laughed and ate. I am so blessed that she was in my life and she will always hold a special spot in my heart. I will continue to see her ‘specialness’ passed along through Denny, John, Mike and Bruce – her ‘Boys’. She loved them like no other and will always be with them. My love and prayers to all the family and friends sharing in the grief of her passing, while celebrating her remarkable life.
Debbie (Talseth) Egermier says
I spoke with my sister Linda (Talseth) Miller today and learned that your mom passed. We are so very sad to hear the news. I know she has been suffering for some time now …especially with memory, but it is always sad to lose a loved one….especially our moms.
Fran was such a special person to us. She was like another mom. She was loads of fun when we were all young teens with the Builders 4-H Club and remained a special friend long into our adult years. Even though I moved away from Helena shortly after graduating high school, Fran and I kept in touch. We would sit in her living room for long visits when I would travel back home on vacations sharing stories and laughing about all the Builders Trips over the years. She was so very patient with all of us young people. She was quick with a hug or kind words when we were in need but also was not afraid to put us in our places when we used those sloppy teen manners. It really takes a special person to take that on for as long as she did and enjoy it as much as she did.
She was so very proud of all you boys. Being a mother of four boys myself, I totally understand how that kind of love works! She was a loving mother figure to so many throughout the years, I’m sure God is putting her in charge of the “teens” in Heaven.
We will keep all of you and your families in our prayers and again are sorry for your loss.
Tom & Ronna Henderson says
We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom…..we know she enjoyed a lot of great years. It was an honor to know “Mrs. Meyer” during our high school years & beyond…..lots of fond memories of her. I’m sure there were some times that Mike & I spent together that were not really ” fond memories” for her…..not that many of course & it all worked out!?!
We are sorry we can not be there today to honor and remember her……and say goodbye. She was truly a Great & Grand Lady. We are thinking of you and cherish all the memories we enjoyed over all the years.
Love From Your Friends in Bozeman,
Tom & Ronna