Gwen Rose Francis went home to be with Jesus on November 11, 2017.
Gwen was born on December 22, 1920 to Leonard Trolan Davis and Beulah Marie Davis in Elgin Illinois.
Gwen worked at many jobs suck as a saw mill in Goldendale, WA, Asarco Smelter, Foley’s Mill, Helena’s Bell Telephone Company, waitress work and was a salesperson as a young girl in Norman, OK, selling Liberty Magazines. She sold clothes, horses, Avon products, cards, as well as being a Stanley Home Products distributor for 50 years and worked at the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s department for 6 years.
Gwen loved horses, dogs, gardening and ranching with her husband, Joe. She loved people and volunteered as a Sr. Companion for 12 years; she also volunteered at the HOSTS program at Warren School. She started “Gwen’s Dog Motel” as a favor and it worked into quite a business using no kennels. Many friends were mate through all these various occupations.
Although Gwen didn’t play in instrument, she loved to be where there was music and would sing along. She said that if music was played at her funeral she would rise up and dance!
She donated her body to the “Living Bank” in Bozeman, Montana.
Gwen was preceded in death by her mother, father, step-brother and her husbands, including Joe Francis.
She is survived by her three daughters: Gwenette Marie (Tom) Osborne, Helena, MT; Misty Jo Hammerbacker, of Jefferson Island, MT; Tana Rose Anderson of Bend, OR and step-son, Charles Joseph Francis of Medford, OR. 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren.
A special thank you to the Masonic Home staff for all your kindness. Also, a special thank you to Compassus Hospice for being there during the last days.
Please join us for a service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 25th at the Church of the Nazarene, 117 Valley Drive. A pot luck reception will follow the service in the fellowship hall of the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Gwendolyn’s name are suggested to 4 Paws Rescue, PO Box 13 Cardwell, MT 59721.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
11:00 a.m.
Saturday November 25, 2017
Church of the Nazarene
117 Valley Drive
Helena, Montana 59602
Potluck Reception
Following the Celebration of Her Life
Saturday November 25, 2017
Church of the Nazarene
117 Valley Drive
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
11:00 a.m.
Saturday November 25, 2017
Church of the Nazarene
117 Valley Drive
Helena, Montana 59602
Potluck Reception
Following the Celebration of Her Life
Saturday November 25, 2017
Church of the Nazarene
117 Valley Drive
Helena, Montana 59602
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AnnieB says
I know that this is a very difficult time. It’s never easy to lose someone you love but God promises us that we will see our loved ones again. Until then may your hearts be filled with the wonderful memories of joyful times spent together. Please accept my condolences and may you find comfort in the words at Job 14:14 and 15.
Bridger veterinary hospital says
To all of Gwen’s family,
We are so sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend . We will always remember her babysitting the bulldog “Priscilla “, it would take them at least a half hour to travel across the street for a toe nail trim.
Gwen would be chattering the whole way, telling Priscilla not to worry. The picture of her in her cowboy hat is all her!!
You are in our prayers, all of us at Bridger Veterinary
cathy white says
Gwen was a wonderful lady who could capture your heart in an instant. I will always have fond memories of her smile and her spunk.
Cathy White
Dave Cogley says
Gwen so loved her music! It was an honor to get to play for her with various groups where she was always present and enjoying the music, as long as she was able. Godspeed Gwen. We’ll miss you but were blessed to know you.