Obituary of Frances Mary West

1932 - 2013

Frances passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15th, 2013 at the Kimberley Special Care Home "The Pines" with her family by her side.

Frances was born on December 10, 1932 in Brandon, Manitoba to Einar and Betty Flak. Frances moved to Springbrook, B.C were she met her true love Donald West. They were married March 14, 1953. Soon after, their family started to grow with the birth of their four children, Robert, Chuck, Margaret (Harvey) and Patty. Frances and Donald spent 60 happy years together in Wasa, BC.

Frances will be deeply missed by her loving husband, children, grandchildren, Barry (Stacey), Mike (Robyn), Bobbi-Jo (Del), and Duane, her great-grandchildren, Shawn, Victoria, Shybecka, Kylie, Nasland, Logan, Alyssa, Felicity, Kane and Fayth, her sisters Dorthy (Dave) and Edye, sister-in-law Margaret (Joe) along with numerous nieces, nephews and special friends. Frances was predeceased by her parents Einar and Betty Flak, her sisters, Anna, Jean, and Viola, her brother, Edwin, her brother-in-laws Bud and Harold and her sister-in-law Beth.

The family would like to sincerely thank all the staff at The Pines for their loving care and help.

There will be no service as per Frances' request, but a Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the home of Donald West, (6604 - Dogwood Road, Wasa, BC).