Frances Boice of Helena, MT died on Thursday, September 19 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born to George and Hildred Heywood in Denver, CO in 1932, where she lived until she attended college in Fort Collins, CO. There she met and married Donald D. Boice, currently of Richland OR. She is survived by her four children, Karen, Dan, Dave, and Kevin; grandchildren Brad, Jenny, Amanda, James, Peter and Ben, nine great-grandchildren, her niece Andie Mark and nephew James Mark. She was preceded in death by her sister Patricia Mark and niece Jessica Mark.
Fran loved downhill skiing, camping, photography, many artistic pursuits, playing bridge and five wonderful German shepherds. She will be greatly missed by her family, her lifelong friends Ruthie Wilbur and Pat Melancon, and “the purples”: Mary Jo Brown, Carol Robinson, Peggy Hartman, Susi Pits, Susan Lytle, and Abby.
A social gathering celebrating Fran’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave.
Service Schedule
Social Gathering
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 25, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Social Hall
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Social Gathering
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 25, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Social Hall
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Betty Lockey says
Fran was a very special friend that I met through playing bridge. Not only did we play in the large group on Wednesdays but we had a special foursome for several years. I will miss her and her wonderful attitude toward life. Rest in Peace, Fran.
Love, Betty Lockey
Andie Mark says
For years Aunt Fran and I discussed a “Must Do” trip to Glacier which happened in June with cousins (and Rudy of course). Then again just last week my brother and I made a trip there and were able to stop in Helena. We are grateful for the memories and thankful for all her visits to Denver over the years. She is missed.
much love, Andie
Louise Sturm says
My heartfelt condolences to Fran’s family. I knew Fran from walking dogs with her for years, first with Casey and then with Rudy2. She was a wonderful, fun walking partner. She sure did love her German Shepards. I will always remember her upbeat attitude about life and how she loved having her kids come to visit. What a dear lady she was! She will be missed more than words can say. God bless!
With love and prayers,
Louise