Thelma Mary Franck, 84, of Menan, died Saturday, July 6, 2002, at her daughters home in
Menan.
Thelma was born October 23, 1917, at Ozone, Idaho a daughter of Clarence Morley Allen and
Cora Gates Allen. She grew up and attended schools in the Ammon area. She married Lee
Walter Franck, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple, October 25, 1934. He preceded her.
Thelma was a member of the L.D.S. church. She was one of the founding members of the Idaho
branch of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.
She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, handwork, sports (especially baseball with her children and
grandchildren) and canning her garden produce.
Survivors include:
Daughters:
Mrs. Theda (Neil) Gray of Menan, Idaho.
Jolene Pinnock of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sons:
Dan Lavell (Barb) Franck of Hondo, Texas
Alfred Lee Franck of Terreton, Idaho.
Eli Allen (Jeannie) Franck of Wayland, Michigan
Michael Reed (Dorothy) Franck of Missoula, Montana
David Herman (Shanon) Franck of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Walter Glen (Lorna) Franck of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Truman Kent (Sue) Franck of Ririe, Idaho.
Rulon Jay (Janet) Franck of Menan, Idaho.
Carl Eugene Franck of Rexburg, Idaho.
George Ray Franck of Ririe, Idaho.
Sisters:
Leora Lundquist of Shelley, Idaho.
Viola Gardner of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Her brother:
Melvin (Lillie) Allen of Yuma, Arizona.
64 grandchildren. 95 great grandchildren. 3 great great grandchildren.
She was Preceded by her:
Husband: Lee Walter Franck.
Daughters: Mary Eileene Cutler
and Janet Franck
Sister: Bertha
Brother: Cecil Allen
Grandsons: Travis Franck and Robert Franck
Great granddaughter Mckinna Franck
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. in the Menan Stake Center with Bp. Randy
South, officiating.
The family will receive friends Monday evening 7:00-8:30 P.M. at the Eckersell Memorial
Chapel in Rigby and Tuesday 9:30-10:45 A.M. at the church. Services are under the direction of
Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 West Main Street, Rigby, Idaho.