Frances H. Bear
March 9, 1926 ~ October 13, 2019
Age 93 of Rochester, formerly of Forest Lake.
Preceded in death by husband, Elmer; sons, Wayne & James. Survived by daughter, Julie (Randy) Rieken; daughter-in-law, Mary Bear; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
Visitation 2-4 PM Sunday, October 20th at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, October 21st with visitation one hour prior at Church of St. Peter, 1250 S. Shore Dr., Forest Lake. Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.
Fran was such an amazing lady. She welcomed my son Anthony & I into the family even before my son Mikey was born. Thats just how the Bear family is…kind/loving/caring people. It’s been 25 years & I am blessed to consider them my extended family even still. My sincere condolences on losing such a treasured soul.
Fran meant so much to me over the years and I loved her dearly. Fran and her husband Gean took my brother Pat and I to their cabin in the summer while we we were kids that always included the stop at dairy queen, fishing and the assembly line of fish cleaning (Fran love to fish and she was good at it!), all those treats,snacks and water skiing. Best childhood memory I ever had and the love and support she gave me when I needed it the most. Also treasure hunting adventures! As we got older the invite to Thanksgiving dinners that always included her less fortunate sisters Madge and Lori. Later in life when I visited her, she always had hot coffee and more treats for me. She had a sweet tooth! She also always seem to have a $20 bill for my son Joseph. Fran lived the Gospel. She was always kind, generous, caring, friendly, joyful and she helped those less fortunate. She had a big heart on top of being very funny and feisty at times. Love always, Your nephew Michael
Precious Frannie you are surely God’s beloved and my favorite cousin & friend! Thank you for the joy and laughter, you will forever be in our hearts now that Jesus has brought you to your eternal home in paradise. LOVE ALWAYS! Rose
Love you Frannie!