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Frances Marie Miner

Birth: 9/18/1924

Death: 11/22/2009

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Service Information:
Memorial Service
January 9, 2010
11:00 a.m.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
1241 Crawford Drive
Billings, MT.
Reception Following

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Obituary:
Frances Marie (Logan) Miner
Fran passed away peacefully in her sleep due to natural causes at her home in Lacey, Washington on November 22, 2009 with her daughter Beth by her side. She was 85 years young and will be forever missed by all who knew her. What a beautiful woman with a love for life and a love for her family! Fran was born September 18, 1924 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents Oscar B. Logan and Okla Belle (Selken) Logan. She discovered a love of the dramatic arts while attending Capitol Hill High school which inspired her to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. She later continued her passion for acting in Billings, MT at the Billings Studio Theater in plays such as Tobacco Road, Bus Stop, and Last of the Red Hot Lovers. She also loved doing the makeup for BST and other area productions.
Fran was very proud of her work during WWII at Fitzsimons Army hospital (Aurora, CO) where she cared for our boys in the tuberculosis ward and also worked on B-29s at Lowry Air Force Base. Soldiers have always had a special place in Fran’s heart. Later at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Fran started a Soldiers Prayer Chain where prayers, letters and care packages were sent to soldiers in Iraq.
Fran married Norton R. Miner on October 22, 1949 and was married for 23 years and together had three children. Fran would do anything in the world for her family whom she cherished more than anything else in life. She encouraged and supported her children to pursue their dreams and the determination to never give up. They treasure Fran’s gifts of independence and love of life and regard them as some of her greatest accomplishments.
Fran had four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren she truly adored and was very involved in their lives. They could talk to her about anything! She helped mold and shape them into the wonderful people they are today. She brought the love of the arts, poetry and storytelling to life for us all and words cannot express how much she will be missed.
Fran lived in Billings, MT for 45 years and was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church for 30 years, and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church for 15 years. She was very active within the church in the choir, vestry, OSL and church school. She retired from Midland National Bank (now US Bank) after 15 years of hard work as manager of the bank’s credit card department. After retiring, she had her own secretarial business for many years.
She was preceded in death by her two brothers Nick and Bert Logan and her son Randy Miner.
She is survived by sister Dorothy Ann Baumwoll (Dennis) Lewisburg, PA, two children; son Kevin Miner (Fernley, NV), daughter Elizabeth Miner (Lacey, WA) and daughter in law Marie Miner of Billings, MT. Four grandchildren: Joel Miner (Trina), Chad Miner of Loyalton, CA, Shannan James of Fernley, NV, and Jessyka Williams (Dave) of Lacey, WA. Three great-grandchildren Christian and Henry James of Fernley, NV and Snoquoia Williams of Lacey, WA.
You were our mother, grandmother and great grandmother and our best friend.
A memorial service will be held at St. Stephen's Episcopal church in Billings on Saturday, January 9 at 11:00 am with a reception to follow. You may leave condolences for the family by clicking on "View Guestbook" below.
Guestbook Entries

Date: 11/15/2012 3:58:55 AM
From: Tim Laedeke,Missoula,Mt
Message: Beth,Don't know if you will ever see this at this late of date. Sorry about your mother. I know how hard it is to lose your parent. My dad died Jan.2010. . I know your mom loved you and I bet she really loved having grand and great grand children. tlboilermonster@netzero.net (406)240-3378

Date: 3/30/2010 9:37:37 PM
From: Ben Diveley
Message: Beth, Jessyka, and family, I am so sorry to learn of Fran's passing. She was a wonderful and caring woman, mother and grandmother. She had a passion for life like none other. She truely brightened this world while she was here and the shine just will not be the same with her gone. She touched us all and I will always remember her. Heads and chins up, her spirt lives on in each of you. Take care everyone.

Date: 1/20/2010 3:23:20 PM
From: Jessyka
Message: Thank you everyone for your kind and wonderful comments. She would be so pleased to know all of you have written here and that she was so loved! Her passing has been very difficult for us, as she was our foundation and our guardian in so many ways. It is like starting a new life, one without her physical presence yet with us just the same. Thank you! Blessings

Date: 1/9/2010 11:33:29 AM
From: Kathy Wise
Message: To Fran's family.....I only just heard about Fran's death and was very sad to hear the news. I got to know Fran back in the 80's when she and I were both very active in pro-choice activities. Over the years since then we would run into each other every once in awhile and I was always amazed at how great she looked and how active she was, even as she got older. I enjoyed her stories about her life and her kids and grandkids, and I grieved with her when she lost her son. She was a great role model for me, and I want to extend my sincere sympathies to her family. Unfortunately, due to a family situation I am unable to attend her memorial service today. kathywise@ma.com

Date: 1/7/2010 6:29:25 PM
From: Rich and Donna McKamy
Message: We look forward to seeing you on Saturday at the memorial service.

Date: 12/21/2009 10:27:35 PM
From: Your daughter
Message: Mamma, it will be 1 month tomorrow and I still can't believe that you are gone. I keep thinking I have to go in and check on you or bring you your meds or get your breakfast or dinner. It is hard to make changes like this that really affect life's bends in the road. I miss you more and more everyday. But, I know you are out of pain and misery and that you are where you need to be, with our Lord. I love you mamma.

Date: 12/21/2009 11:58:17 AM
From: Jessie
Message: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways... My heart burns and I feel hatred at life's process. Death is so final to me.I talk to you all the time and know that you are not dead but always alive! You were before, and now you are again. I remember. But in these final moments of life, I see the hypocrosy of life. Shell the soul within flesh, so that we may work all our lives to reveal to all the spirit within us. And then in the end, here we sit and mourn our loved ones. We mourn their bodies before we mourn their spirit. Their beautiful faces, warm hugs and loving smiles. We miss those eyes, those expressions, those sayings. We miss the way hair is combed, coffee is stirred and stories are told. We miss a cookie for I love you, a tuck-in because I worry about you and hug because I am a part of you. I miss your laugh, your smile and your hugs. I miss your beauty, your mystery, and cookies and punch. Ice cream will never taste as sweet and I will never be the same. You mold me, you move me and you humble me. God speed Gramma

Date: 12/17/2009 9:14:37 PM
From: Harry Geertz
Message: Fran You will be missed but I know that you were looking forward to seeing our Lord Jesus. You have always been a good friend. One who would listen to whatever we decided to talk about. I am so sorry that I could not have talked to you more. I wish that I could have said good bye to you. You are an Angle.

Date: 12/16/2009 7:58:24 AM
From: Marie Miner
Message: I will greatly miss Fran. She kept me in her life even through the hardest times. She was a very caring lady, strong and giving to all in her life. All that knew her know that she is now with her Lord. She will never be forgotten.

Date: 12/15/2009 7:21:12 AM
From: Bill Newton
Message: Fran was such an important part of St. Stephen's in Billings and has been missed ever since her move to Washington. She personally influenced my life and decisions I made. Selfishly, I mourn her death, but knowing she is being lovingly held in our Father's arms brings great joy. Fran will always be missed.

Date: 12/14/2009 7:00:34 PM
From: Joanne Cummins
Message: My condolences to the family. Fran and I had wonderful times together serving Master Charge customers at the bank. Her beauty and pride in everything she and her family accomplished will always be remembered. Beth and Kevin, know that you were truly important to her. Your story of her life was wonderfully told.

Date: 12/14/2009 1:35:40 PM
From: Marcy McLean, Helena, MT
Message: Dear Beth and Kevin: I was saddened to read of Fran's death. Fran was my boss at Midland Natl. Bank and I loved working with her....never a dull moment! She was my manager, but also my friend and always more than happy to advise me on my personal life. I'm glad she was in my life. Sincerely, Marcy

Date: 12/14/2009 9:01:56 AM
From: Cindi Taylor Kluksdahl
Message: Beth and Kevin and families - I am so sorry to see that you have lost your mother. I always thought she was so beautiful and perfectly polished. I'm sure she was appalled at me, the little tom-boy, but she was very polite and kind to me. Take care. Cindi

Date: 12/13/2009 6:48:52 AM
From: Lynda Kaye McCleary
Message: To the Family of Fran Miner: I worked with Fran in Billings, Montana and she was my idol. She was the "perfect lady." I can still see her on a beautiful spring morning with her white gloves and with everything "in place." She was beautiful. I hope that Beth will contact me at mcdance@imt.net as I've been looking for you for several years. Thank you and all my love and prayers, Lynda Kaye McCleary

Date: 12/13/2009 6:48:26 AM
From: Sonya Whiteley and Gary Sanderson
Message: Our thoughts are with all of you, we love you. Please get in touch when you can, Sonya

Date: 12/13/2009 6:03:41 AM
From: Karen Ford
Message: Beth, I was very saddened to hear of your Mother's passing and to discover that you all are living in Washington State. Your Mother was such fun to be with at choir when we all went to St Luke's. She had a beautiful voice and she loved to sing. Your family is in our prayers. My email address is k43ford@aol.com. You are in Lacey and we are in the Lynnwood-Bothell area.

Date: 12/13/2009 2:59:27 AM
From: Linda Vournas
Message: Dear Beth, Jessyka and families, Just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Date: 12/12/2009 5:21:14 PM
From: Glenda & Lee Boren
Message: Dear Beth; We are so sorry for your loss. I hope I will hear from you again soon. Jeff called Lloydean and she called me. I love you. Glenda (70-242-3006 271 29 3/4 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81503