Obituary of Francis Franson

Francis passed away peacefully September 28, 2011 in Leoville, SK at the age of 90 years. John was born August 30, 1921 in Summit S.D. to John and Prudence Franson, one of seven children. At the age of 7 he and his family moved to the Climax Shaunavon area, farmed with his Mother's brother until the depression hit in the 30's. Land was worth nothing, so along with his Uncle's family they left it all behind and headed north. They moved by covered wagon loaded with as many belongings as possible. With a sign on the wagon which read "Meadow Lake or Bust" they headed north. They ended up staying in a vacant house on the Red Pheasant Reserve for the winter. The following spring they arrived in the Norbury area where he and his siblings attended Woodbury School. In 1943 at the age of 22, John married Elsie Andres and remained on the homestead in the Norbury District. There they attended the Norbury Free Methodist Church. In 1945 he then purchased the Bill Poloski farm where they remained and raised their six children. He resided there until 2010 at which time he joined his wife Elsie in the Evergreen Lodge in Leoville, receiving wonderful care right until the end. He failed rather quickly the past few weeks and passed on to be with the Lord peacefully with family at his side at 1:30 am September 28th, 2011. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, October 1st, 2011 at the Lakeland Community Church in Spiritwood. Final resting place is the Spiritwood Cemetery. John leaves to cherish his memories; His wife of 68 years, Elsie His children: Gordon (Leanne) Franson and their children, Candace (Phil) Kieluk, Lyle (Tanis) and their children, Keegan and Kallie; Phyllis Mayoh and her children, Kevin (Lori Ginter) and his daughter, Chelsey, Karey Nicol and her sons, Vincent and Garry; Keith (Linda) Franson and their children, Clayton (Michelle) and their children, Devon and Tailynn, Jason (Janett Booker) and his daughter, Jaylene, Bruce (Amy Abbott) and his children, Kody, Zackery, Deziree and Brooklyn, Brent (Rosanna) and their children, Tamika and Tessa; Jane (Les) Christiansen and their children, Sheri Dunham and her children, Taylor, Sydney and Courtney, Sheldon (Crystal) and their children, Brooklyn and Lee (Nickey Payne); Harvey (Dianne) Franson and their children, Wesley (Jamie) and their children, Shayna, Jayda and Jace, Crystal (Rob) Penny and their children, Rylend, Madison and Emery, Landon (Jean Degagne); Doug (Gail) Franson and their children, Dyllan and Derryk and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by: his parents: John and Prudence, his brothers: Bill (Anne), Lawrence (Laura), his sisters: Mabel (John) Reed, Irene (Clem) Randal, Delores (Carl) Berghauser, Alice (Harold) Branson, his son-in-law: Garry Mayoh Donations in memory of Francis may be made to the Evergreen Health Center Park Project. Email condolences will be forwarded to the family. Ed Beaulac entrusted with the arrangements.