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Frances Reese Obituary
FRANCES REESE
July 11, 1929
April 29, 2019
Frances Reese, 89, died April 29, 2019 in Colorado Springs.
Frances was born July 11, 1929 in Hadley, Minnesota to Theodore and Esther (Johnson) Hill, who are deceased. She was married June 13, 1951 to Wilfred B. Reese (deceased).
Early in her career, she worked in Minnesota as an all-grades teacher. Later, she worked for many years as a Chapter 1 Paraprofessional in Colorado Springs School District 11. She and her husband Wilfred were charter members of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church.
She is survived by a son, Timothy; a daughter, Mary Beth Reese; five grandchildren, Manuel, Cortney, Michael, Chance, and Andrea; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn; her husband, Wilfred; a daughter, Karla; and an infant daughter.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 2nd at Evergreen Funeral Home, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd., 475-8303. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 3rd at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1318 N. Circle Drive. Burial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Reese
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Mary (Sue) Nanninga
May 4, 2019
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of a wonderful lady.
Ted Rinell
May 3, 2019
I met Fran through Mount Calvary Church. She was my godmother and overall an absolutely amazing human being. Always there for her family and friends whenever needed. She had the capacity to add light to the world when it seemed all too dark. Much love and prayers to her children and family.
Chad Kohlmeyer
May 2, 2019
We are so grateful to have Fran in our lives the past 15 years. She was so kind and loving to our family and inspired us as an example of Christian faith. Our condolences to Fran's family. -Chad and Aly Kohlmeyer
Jeanne Wheeler
May 2, 2019
I knew Fran at Adams Elementary. A great friend and great with kids. She was a wonderful lady.
May 1, 2019
Fran was a beautiful ,kind woman. She was great with kids, which is the way I knew her at Adams Elementary. I so enjoyed working with her! Beth Carlson
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