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Frances Elizabeth Forsberg, 86

| July 12, 2017 3:00 AM

Frances Elizabeth Forsberg, 86, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away July 7, 2017, peacefully at her home with her family by her side. She was born June 2, 1931, in Texarkana, Ark. Frances was the daughter of Allen and Edna Daniels.

On April 16, 1947, at the age of 15, Frances was united in marriage to Everett Forsberg in Superior, Mont. Together they moved to Pinehurst and bought their first home.

Frances was a housewife raising her two children. After the kids were grown, she went to work as a dental assistant and as a cook at the Pinehurst Elementary School.

Frances and Everett loved spending time with each other. They enjoyed making cross-country road trips on their motorcycle and going camping and fishing. Frances was a loving mother and most enjoyed spending time with her family.

Frances is survived by her son, Ron (Shirley) Forsberg of Cataldo, Idaho; sister Patsy Mitchell; daughter-in-law Linda Forsberg; three grandchildren, GayeLynn Wells, Kellie Thompson and Kyle Forsberg; six great-grandchildren, Chris Wells, Nick Wells, Jordan Riley, Kaytlin Riley, Kelsie Forsberg and Ashlyn Forsberg; and three great-great-grandchildren, Jedidiah Riley, Emily Jo Riley and Dylan Everett Gomez. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 69 years, Everett; son Fred Forsberg; and siblings Glo, Max and Donny.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2017, at the Pinehurst Community Bible Church “The Old Log Church” in Pinehurst, with Rod Miller officiating. Following the service, a luncheon will be held.

One may sign Frances’s online guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.

Shoshone Funeral Services & Crematory, Kellogg, Idaho, is entrusted with funeral arrangements.