Birth date: Oct 1, 1923 Death date: Dec 5, 2010
Francine Anderson age 87, of Ames, died Sunday December 5, 2010 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday, December 9 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Read Obituary
Francine was such a fun person and was interested and enthusiastic about so many things. Just being in her presence made one feel better. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to her husband Bob, to her children Steve, Michael and Linda and Candy and John and her sister Sally.
Joan and Russ Jacobs
San Jacinto, California
Dear Bob,
We have good memories of our days at the Cyclone Men's basketball games. You and Francine had seats right next to us in the balcony. This was all maybe 20 years ago. Our four kids provided at least as much entertainment as the game sometimes. Francine was always kind and included our kids in coversation. Again, warm, good memories for us.
We send our condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Dear Friends,
Thinking of Francine has brought back so many fond memories! What a dear lady she has always been. When I think of her I think of the fun times we had at your house growing up: the trampoline, games, snacks, stilts, the teddy bears you got when you had the mumps, music and so much more. It was always strange to call her "Mrs. Anderson" when she was teaching at school, when I new her like another mom from the neighborhood. In recent years, I was able to visit with Francine a number of times and even had such a nice letter from her not that long ago. I am so blessed to have known her, and all of you, and to have had her wonderful influence as I grew up.
Fondly
Francine was like a mom to me. I had the good fortune of being Candy's friend and living near her parents when we were in high school. I had many a conversation with Francine sitting on the family room couch. She was kind and compassionate. She was a great listener. I found it easy to talk with her and always knew that she cared. I enjoyed keeping that connection through the years and am glad she was a part of my life. I will miss her. I send my love and condolences to Bob,Steve, Mike, Linda, Candy, and John.
