Frances Beddow

Tim Kleeman

I know Francis was facing significant health issues and apparently it finally brought her to the hospital. On one hand I am glad she is not suffering any more, but it is still hard to have her gone from our lives. I was fortunate enough to make contact with Francis a couple of years ago or so, and was happy to see the spark that is so becoming to all of us was still there. I am really glad I have those memories to hold close to me as well as those wonderful high school years. RIP Francis.

John Sertich

Like Tim Kleeman I was also fortunate to reconnect with Francis a few years ago.  We had several phone conversations and exchanged Christmas cards for a few years.  She was as delightful as I remembered her from Junior High and High School days.  A lovely lady.  May she Rest In Peace.

Caryl Nakamura (Ito)

I am saddened to learn about Francis's passing. Aware of a chronic illness debilitating her and glad I was able to speak with her at our last reunion. May she rest in peace.

Jan Quay

I have had the pleasure of having Frances as my friend for the last 66 years.  I loved her family as much as I loved her!   Charlotte and Frank, Fran's parents, were so good to me.  I will never forget when Frank got a new Buick convertible and he took Fran and I for a ride in it down Land Park Drive.  We sat up on the back seat like we were beauty queens waving to everyone as we drove through Land Park.  Those were the days.  My family, in turn, took us water skiing all the time and to Tahoe.  

Fran was so upbeat!  She never complained about her aches & pains.  Even though she couldn't get out and kick up her heels like she used to.  She was so beautiful and vibrant in her youth, teens & college days.  Then MS struck!  She didn't skip a beat, she just kept on going with a huge smile!  Later on in years she was confined to a wheelchair.  

She loved for all of us (meaning Wally Waltermyer, Susie Weidman, Lynda Steppan, Bonnie DeAngelis, Mike Bungay, Joan Bullock and Sue King), and anyone else that could make it, to go out to lunch.  Scotts was her favorite place.  I will shed a tear every time I go there from now on.  She loved our lunches and her birthday and Xmas gatherings.  At Xmas we were always blessed with several of our classmates attending.  They would travel from all over to join us.  So many fond memories!

Fran loved a good party!  For one of her birthdays a group of us took her to The Olive Garden.  Bonnie and I almost dropped her in the parking lot trying to get her in my car.  I almost died!!  Here we were trying to get her to pivot into the car and she ended up going down talking the whole time while this was happening, just as cheerfully as ever!!  We sort of decided we would go to Charlotte's (Fran's Mom) from then on for special occasions.  Those were the grand times.

Frances was an amazing person who has taught me how to meet health problems gracefully.  She taught me to be very positive, embrace life, be happy, love each day and move forward making the most of that day.  We will all miss Fran, but we know in our hearts she is up in heaven, dancing and lovin' life, as Wally pointed out to me when I was so upset to hear she was so ill.

Until we meet again Fran, keep smiling!!  Your friend always,  Jan (Quay) Healy

Joeann Schoenman (Matthew)

Oh I am so sorry to hear this.  What a kind courageous person she was.  We had many chats on the phone in the past few years, and she always encouraged our friendship.  She will be missed.

Peggy Fredlund (Schaffran)

Francis was so upbeat and fun to be with. Never did she complain about her situation and was just happy to see everyone and go out to lunch. We got together in September of 2020 for her 75th Birthday and always when I was drving home to Modesto from Sacramento  I would think that I really had nothing to complain about.

I was talking to Susie Weidman the other morning and I said it was great in our older years we would all get together occassionaly.. There are those years when you are just so busy with family and work and life. 

Rest in Peace Sweet Francis  Love YA

Carol Berg (Turner)

Such sad news about Frances. I was fortunate to get back to Sac and luncheon with her and several other friends a couple of years ago. We sat next to each other and had the nicest conversation. I marveled at her still upbeat personality and continued zest for life. She was truly one in a million. Jan Quay I loved reading your comments about your 60+ year friendship. We are all so blessed to have been members of the class of '63. And special thanks to Dave Granstaff  for developing this great website so we can all stay in touch. Frances, we will miss you.😢💕.

Carol Berg (Turner)

Charlotte Adelman (Paliani)

I hadn't seen Francis in a long time but sat with her at the last reunion and she was such a delight and as others have said so upbeat friendly and full of humor!

Diane Hinesley (Malone)