Theresa Mary Franks Obituary - Hood River, Oregon

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In Memory of

Theresa Mary
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1934 - 2018

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Anderson's Tribute Center
1401 Belmont Avenue
Hood River, Oregon
UNITED STATES
97031

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Obituary for Theresa Mary Franks

Theresa Mary Franks passed away on August 22, 2018 at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River, Oregon. Theresa was born on February 26, 1934 and was 84 years of age at the time of her passing.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

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Life Story for Theresa Mary Franks

Theresa Mary Franks passed away on August 22, 2018 at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River, Oregon. She was 84 years of age at the time of her passing.

Theresa was born on February 26, 1934 in New York, New York to Mary and Kenneth Gilbert. She was one of 4 children. Her siblings Kenneth, Walter and Mae all preceded her in death.

She married her high school sweetheart, Lars Amor Larsen in Connecticut. The couple had 3 daughters: Mary Kathleen, Marcy Ann and Lisa Marie. The young family lived in Connecticut and Orlando, Florida. Lars, passed away at age 32 from cancer.

Theresa later married James Carl Franks who was a Captain in the Air Force. They lived in Florida, North Dakota and eventually settled in the Hood River Valley when James retired from the military.

Later in life, Theresa returned to school and obtained an Associates’ Degree in business. She enjoyed many hobbies, including weaving, spinning, knitting, sewing, cooking, baking, reading and gardening.

Theresa is survived by her husband James; daughter Marcy; grandchildren Krista and Michael and 5 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday August 31, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (1501 Belmont Ave. Hood River, OR 97031), with a reception following at Anderson’s Tribute Center. Interment will be private at Idlewilde Cemetery (980 Tucker Road Hood River, OR 97031).

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

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