Frances Winifred Stines

Frances W. Stines, 82, of Helena passed away Sunday evening September 25, 2011 at her home. Frances was born in Red Lodge, Montana January 20, 1929 to Joseph and Fanny (Ferry) Sanderson. She attended schools in Helena and at the age of 12 they moved to Santa Ana, California. Frances graduated high school. She worked as a secretary for Motorola and Admiral Television Manufacturing Companies. Frances and Jim Stinson were married in the early 1950’s. Three children were born to this marriage, Craig, Mark and Scot. They later divorced.

Frances and L.A. Stines were married June 14, 1975 in Norwalk, California. They made their home in Downey, California prior to retirement and moving back to Montana in 1994.

Frances while living in California enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and sailing in the ocean. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Craig and Mark Stinson; siblings, Rita Sanderson, Mary Ellen McGrew, and Michael Sanderson. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, L.A. of Helena; her son, Scot Stinson of Aberdeen, Washington; granddaughters, Jennifer Comerico and Heather Walker and 2 great grandchildren, Dominick and Mia Comerico.

Come join Frances’s family and friends in celebrating her life 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 29th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. A reception will be held at Sleeping Giant Lanes on Highway 12 East, immediately following the memorial service. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com.