Frances Beverly Johnson Monson

Frances Beverly Johnson Monson obituary, Salt Lake City, UT

Frances Monson Obituary

Frances Beverly Johnson Monson
1927 - 2013
Beloved eternal companion and mother, Frances Beverly Johnson Monson returned to her heavenly home May 17, 2013, from causes incident to age. It is impossible to imagine a more loyal, loving and supportive companion.
Frances was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 27, 1927, the only daughter of Franz E. Johnson and Hildur Booth Johnson. She was proud of her Swedish heritage. She was a devoted and cherished daughter and sister. She attended Salt Lake City schools, graduating from East High School. In her youth she was proficient in academics, piano and tennis. The family was musically talented and loved to sing together. While attending the University of Utah, Frances developed many cherished friendships and met her future husband, Thomas S. Monson. During this time, and for the first few years of her marriage before their children arrived, she worked as a bookkeeper for the JC Penney Company.
Frances and Tom were married October 7, 1948 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They followed strictly the advice given them at the time of their marriage always to resolve differences and pray together before retiring each night.
Within a short time following her marriage, Frances found herself the wife of a new bishop who was only 22 years of age. The ward was a large, diverse pioneer ward with many widows, requiring countless hours of service. Five years later Tom became a member of the stake presidency. Frances established a loving home to which the couple eventually welcomed three children: Thomas Lee, Ann Frances and Clark Spencer.
In 1957, after careful planning and budgeting, Tom and Frances built their dream home in Holladay, Utah. In early 1959 Tom was called by President Stephen L Richards of the First Presidency to serve as president of the Church's Canadian Mission, which at the time encompassed the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Frances had just three weeks to prepare for the move to Toronto. Seven-year-old son Tommy had to withdraw from school mid-year; daughter Ann was four years old, and Frances was expecting son Clark.
Because her husband was the mission president, Frances presided over the Relief Societies, the Primaries and the YWMIA organizations for the entire mission. Together they saw great growth of the Church in Canada, including the formation of the 300th stake in the city of Toronto. They often reflected on those never-to-be-forgotten years and have enjoyed annual reunions with their missionaries for the past 51 years.
At the conclusion of their mission, they returned to Salt Lake City where they served in many church and community capacities. With their children they enjoyed extended activities at the family cabin at Vivian Park, trips to Yellowstone National Park, vacations in California and other memorable times together.
At age 36, with a young family, Frances was supportive and encouraging of her husband's call by President David O. McKay to become a member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Monson traveled nearly every weekend to stake conferences and occasionally for five weeks at a time on mission tours, while Frances remained at home with the children. Our dear Frances never offered a word of complaint.
Through the years and throughout the world, President and Sister Monson have been examples of service, encouragement, cooperation, devotion and faithfulness. Though her husband was very much in the forefront, Frances was always self-effacing and quietly doing good in her own private manner. Tom was particularly pleased when Frances was recognized for her service-first in 1998 when she received the Continuum of Caring Humanitarian Award from the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph Villa, and again in 2009 when she received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Utah Valley University.
For a number of years Frances has faithfully endured a somewhat diminished quality of health due principally to head injuries as the result of serious falls. In spite of these difficulties, she has clung to life for the principal purpose of providing support and companionship to her beloved husband and to shower her love on the family she cherished.
Sister Monson passed peacefully and quietly surrounded by family. President Monson, after making countless visits to the hospital, was able to spend private time with his cherished sweetheart just hours before her passing.
The family wishes to express sincere gratitude for the exceptional professional and compassionate care extended to Frances through these years of diminished health and strength. We are thankful for dear friends in the Valley View 9th Ward. Frances' deep love for them has remained constant through long years of association. Both President and Sister Monson have frequently recognized their gratitude for the prayers of the membership of the entire Church. They know that Frances' life was extended as a result.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents and three half-brothers, Roland, Grant and Karl Johnson. She is survived by her loving husband President Thomas S. Monson and their children Thomas Lee (Carma), Ann Frances (Roger Dibb), Clark Spencer (Patricia). She received great joy from her eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Arnold B. Johnson (Nancy).
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, May 23, 2013 in the Salt Lake Tabernacle, with a private viewing prior to the services. The funeral is open to the public. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the General Missionary Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
We love you dear Frances, dear Mother, dear Grandmother.

Published by Deseret News from May 21 to May 23, 2013.
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Valenda Newell

November 11, 2016

My sincere condolences to President Monson and his family on the passing of Mrs. Monson. While I haven't been a member of the church for several years, I do try to keep up with what is going on. She seemed to be a quiet, loving wonderful woman. I know she will be greatly missed by her family and all the members of the church.

Wendy Mitchell

September 19, 2013

I apologize for having taken so long to send this message of sympathy at the passing of your eternal companion, Sister Monson, a few months ago. She was truly an inspiration to all of us as she quietly served. She was a wonderful example of a loving, supportive wife and mother. Something that is so needed in our current society. President Monson, thank you so much for the constant, positive example you are to all of us. We all love and appreciate you so very much and continue to pray for you and your family.

Sheryl Berg

August 22, 2013

We were saddened to hear of Frances Monson's passing. Her wonderful example will be missed! We appreciated her many visits to our family home on Gundersen Lane when she was my elderly grandmother's visiting teacher a few years back. My grandmother enjoyed those visits and it brightened her day when she came! We pray for the Monson family during this, their time of great loss.

- Ron & Sharon Knowlton, Paul & Elsie Knowlton

Ron Knowlton

May 31, 2013

We have been so very much blessed by the beautiful and humble life of Frances. Thanks for sharing her with us. Now her loving radiance shines so wonderfully from above. We anxiously look forward to the day when we can personally meet her. God bless you, her dear family.

Jeff Jenks and Family

May 30, 2013

President Monson and family: It is with love and heartache that I express these words of sympathy to you during this time of sorrow over the passing of your wonderful wife. My prayers are with you. Losing a spouse is not easy, and especially after your spending almost 65 years with her. She is loved by so many. May you be comforted in knowing the Plan of Happiness knowing that the time will come when yo will be with her once more.
Extending my love to you,

Lujuana Petersen

May 28, 2013

Pres. Monson: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and send our love. You are loved by so many and are such a great example. God bless you and your family. Love Joe and Becky Christensen and family

Becky Christensen

May 28, 2013

God remembers his faithful servants (Malachi 3:16, 17)

May 28, 2013

Pres. Monson, We know how Sister Monson is important for you and your family. In this day we join ours prayers to yours. We implore The Lord to comfort you. We know this a temporary split and one day you be reunited.

Gilberto De Melo

May 27, 2013

President Monson,
Our thoughts are with you. May Heavenly Father continue to bless you and your family. The Pippen Family

May 26, 2013

Dear President Monson and family, We add to those of many our condolences on the passing of Sister Monson. We are so grateful for the service she rendered at home so that you could be free to do what was needed in the church. Now we are thankful for the comforter and know that when you need it you can call upon it just like we can. Blessings from our home to yours.
The Street family, Stockton, CA

Beth Street

May 26, 2013

What a great woman that always supported her husband a great man of god

Jared Campbell

May 25, 2013

President Monson we pray for you everyday.

Dennis Little

May 25, 2013

May 24, 2013

Dear President,

I have only recently been baptized into the church, and have only watched a few conferences, but I have already seen how the church can help me and my fellow man, and your words inspire me. I extend my condolences to your family in this trying time.

Matthew Burton

Matthew Burton

May 24, 2013

Along with millions of viewers Worldwide, I watched the broadcast of Sister Monson's funeral service yesterday. LDS funerals are, almost, joyful because we know that mortal death is merely the passageway into Eternal Life in Heaven & that even though we miss our loved ones, we have the knowledge that we will all be reunited one day forever, so, physical separation is only temporary. I held it together until, as I always do, at the conclusion of the lovely service, her flower-draped casket was slowly wheeled out of the Tabernacle. What crosses my mind when I attend funerals is that is the last time they will be in Heavenly Father's Earthly home. I don't know why that thought 'gets to me' but it does & the tears start to well up in my eyes & flow down my cheeks but they are, really, tears of joy for a life well-lived as Sister Monson's was uneqivocally.

Sister Genia Stephenson

May 24, 2013

President Monson & family:
We are sorry to hear of your sweet loved ones passing. May your family be blessed at this time. Youare in our prayers and thoughts. Love,

jerry& jann frank

May 23, 2013

Dear Pres. Monson,

I Thank Thee O God For A Prophet!! I love you, the gospel is true, our Saviour lives, and I know we will see him and our loved ones again. How grateful I am for this knowledge. It is what kept me going after our 31 year old son's death two year ago and it is what keeps me going now. My prayers are that the great Comforter will linger with you and you will feel the presence of your dear wife around you.

LuAnn Thirkill

May 23, 2013

dear president monson are prayers are with you love the dick stam family

May 23, 2013

Our families thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time. This separation is temporary as you know and one day you will never have to say "goodbye" again. We love you. The Muhonen Family Chubbuck, Idaho

Stephen and Jennifer Muhonen

May 23, 2013

Dear President Monson and Family,
We also lost our dear father, Von Packard, just two weeks ago. So our pleas of comfort and peace for you come sincerely and heartfelt. The separation is for just a short time and how joyous is their reunion on the other side. May your family be strengthened by the love of so many who love you.
With Much Love,
The Packard Family

May 23, 2013

BLESSINGS to YOU & your FAMILY. My prayers are with you. Although I am not a member of your faith, I am still touched by your family, faith and love. What a long and blessed life together.

Rhonda Blockcolski

May 23, 2013

President Monson;
My thoughts and prayers are with you, at the recent death of your beloved companion. May you have peace and comfort, knowing that all of us are praying for you.
Mrs. Leo N. Perry (Melba)
Springville, Utah

May 23, 2013

We pray for you always and our hearts are with you in your loss.

Clark and Kathy Ence

May 23, 2013

Victoria&Andrew Utah

May 23, 2013

President Monson and family,
Please know our love and prayers are with you. Sister Monson has been such a loving, noble woman of strength and faith to her precious family, and as such to each of one of us. We love you.

Terry and Jim Steffen

May 23, 2013

President Monson and Family, We will always remember the kind and loving example your wife and mother have been to so many. Our prayers will rise heaven bound for your support and protection at this difficult time.

Lynelle Chenn

May 23, 2013

President Monson and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. When I first heard of France's passing I was deeply saddened. My thoughts and prayers were with you when I heard of her passing.
May the Lords spirit and comfort be with you during this difficult time.
May you be showered with his tender mercies.
Know of my love and gratitude for all that you do for me as we'll as the entire members of the church.
All of my love.
Love Sister Lynne Stockman

Lynne Stockman

May 23, 2013

President Monson, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

T & M Boersma

May 23, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to President Monson and his children at the passing of their beloved wife and mother, what a great lady she was, our love and prayers are with you.

Scott and Carolyn Katsilas

May 23, 2013

President Monson,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you always remember the special times you had with your dear Wife until you meet again.

Debra Cummock

May 23, 2013

We love you dear President. And we pray for your comfort and protection.

Carol Dorrough

May 23, 2013

Dear President Monson and family,
May the the Lord continue to be with you.
Sister Rea Skelton

Rea Skelton

May 23, 2013

President Monson, I am so sorry for your loss of your dear wife, may you have the blessing of heaven at your side through this trying time. May you feel the love and warmth of all who have passed before. God Bless you!

Gaye Brower

May 23, 2013

I am saddened to hear of Sister Monson's passing. She was a great example and she will be missed. My prayers are with President Monson and their family. Love from Japan.
Sherilyn Peterson

Sherilyn Peterson

May 23, 2013

Eternity is always a heartbeat away. Earth's loss is Heaven's gain. Thank You sweet & lovely elect Sister of Heavenly Father for a lifetime of loving, devoted service to everyone.

Genia Stephenson

May 23, 2013

I was just called as ward YW president. I felt overwhelmed until I read all that your beloved wife and mother accomplished as a young mom. I will remember her example to never complain as I serve more diligently! She raised a beautiful family with the love and support of one of the most service-minded husbands who ever lived! You are in our prayers!

May 23, 2013

Dear President Monson,

We love you!!! We are so sorry for the loss of your dear wife. May the loving arms of heaven comfort you as you go through this sad time. May angels be there to attend you. May you know how much you are loved! May the Comforter never leave you or your family. May His presence be there to fill you with peace, warmth, and love.

The Roberts family (from Athol, MA)

Susana Roberts

May 23, 2013

My condolences to the grieving family who are missing her from this life. I like to think, though, that Sister Monson is visiting with my grandparents, Thelma and Elden Olsen, on the other side, where reunions are sweet.

Aileen Hampton

May 22, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the immediate and extended family members and dear friends who had the privilege of knowing Sister Monson. May you find comfort in your happy memories and the knowledge that you will be together again with your beloved Frances.

We know that through the Atonement by Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we will be with our loved ones again. At the same time, it is very difficult to be separated from them even for a temporary time. We still miss them and long to be in their presence and their loving arms.

President Monson, you are in our prayers. May you find personal comfort in knowing that through the covenants that you have made with your wife of 65 years, that she is, and always will be your eternal companion and sweetheart, in this life and the next.

We send our sincerest love to you, President Monson, and to all family members and close friends.

The La Bard Family

Jan Smith & Marvin J. La Bard

May 22, 2013

Dear Monson Family,
Sister Monson was always so nice to our Grand Parents (the Owners of Sanzo Feed). Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Greg Hardin

May 22, 2013

We are serving a senior mission in Kirtland Ohio and were saddened to hear of the passing of Sister Monson. We have always and will continue to pray that your family might have peace. We are so grateful for your service, President Monson. May our Father's blessings be with you and your family.

Elder & Sister Riches

May 22, 2013

President Monson, I am the niece of Verlyn and Leora Thomas and grew up in the Temple View Stake. As I would go to the Temple with my aunt and uncle, they would tell me wonderful stories of you and your dear wife Frances. What a great example of love we all could learn from. I'm very sorry for your loss, but know our love and prayers go out to you and your family.

Jeneal Andrews

May 22, 2013

To the Monson Family, Our prayers are with you tonight and forever. We all know that Sister Monson is in Heaven with a LOVING Heavenly Father. We,my son and I, really appreciate your continued counsel of the members of the church.Please keep strong and know that you are loved by all. The Snook family of Fallon Nevada

Barbara Snook

May 22, 2013

YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND IN OUR THOUGHTS. ONE DAY I TOO LOOK FORWARD TO JOINING FATHER IN HAVEN

JOAN SCOTT

May 22, 2013

Dear Monson family, My heart aches for your loss, yet is filled with joy knowing that the life on earth will be well smiled upon by Heavenly Father, and there will one day be a grand reunion for your family. On behalf of the Blanche Terry Family (grandma Terry was President Monson's primary teacher and one of the many widows he visited) we love you and pray always for you. Sandra (grand-daughter of Blanche Terry)

May 22, 2013

I am sorry for the great loss of your beautiful, dedicated wife, Francis What a beautiful full life that she lived.
A class of 44 alumni -

May 22, 2013

Dear President Monson and family,

May the Lord's loving arms surround you and your family during this difficult time. The knowledge that families are forever is a priceless treasure. We are sure that our mother and father, Mary and Tony Sciammarella, are lovingly welcoming Sister Monson into the eternities. We love you and pray for you and your family always.

With all our love,

The Sciammarella family

Amelia Triptow

May 22, 2013

Dear President Monson and family,

Please accept our heartfelt condolences concerning the passing away of Sister Monson. The dedicated influence of a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and matriarch is a significant matter that touches forever the eternities to come.

Sister Monson lived the life worth living, as an elect lady of the Lord. Her unassuming nature, loving service toward all, and Christ-centered character has made this world far better by her noble presence. Sister Monson will be greatly missed by many people.

May the Lord's blessings of comforting solace, continual peace, and abiding love sustain you and your family members during this difficult time of mourning. Our continual thoughts and prayers are with you always. May you and your family walk the path of bereavement with an enduring eternal perspective of the happy family reunion to come in a far brighter place.

Loving regards,

Clyde and Amelia Sciammarella Triptow

Clyde Triptow

May 22, 2013

Pres Monson you are in our payers daily asking the Lord to give you the blessings needed to cary on in life till you join your wife again. Sorry for your loss. May God bless you and yours. We love you.

R Roberts

May 22, 2013

President Monson and the Monson family,
You are in my prayers. We hope you remember the good times & have the strength to go on.

Annette Doty

May 22, 2013

Sister Frances was a special lady to admire and remember. Totally delightful and a great example to her family. She will become an everlasting treasure in President Monson's heart.
President Monson was her only Prince Charming and Frances was a warm,loving personality where they lived and will live forever and ever. They were the perfect couple. She will be missed by everyone in the church. May Pres. Monson think of their warm and happy memeories together. Photos are precious.

Pat Spencer

May 22, 2013

I send love and condolences to President Monson and his wonderful Family at this time of parting with their beloved.

Lois Haraguchi

May 22, 2013

Dear Pres. Monson and family,
What a beautiful example of love, service and fidelity you have all given to members of the church and the world. We have all been blessed by it and we wish to express our sincere love, gratitude and sympathy to you all and pray for the blessings of the Comforter to be with you at this tender time.

Kent and Laurel Lee Pedersen

May 22, 2013

To our dear president Monson: president Monson, you and your family are in our prayers. We will miss sister Monson.

Chris McArthur

May 22, 2013

Dear President Monson,

You ae in our prayers. We love you and hope you and your family will have the strenght to go on in this difficult time.

With Love,
The Sprott family,

The Netherlands.

May 22, 2013

To President Monson....I send my love and know that you will be able to see your dear sweet wife in the eternities. I am thankful for the knowledge that we can live with our families again. I love this Gospel and thankful for you as our Prophet at this time. Sincerely...Love Joshua D. Moss

Joshua Moss

May 22, 2013

So sorry for your loss President Monson. I pray for you and your family at this difficult time.

Joel Jensen

May 21, 2013

Dear President Monson, our family is so sorry for yours and your families loss. May god bless you at this time. Your children and grand children as well.

Mark and Kathy Reed

May 21, 2013

Our hearts and prayers are with you dear President Monson. How you will miss Sister Monson. We pray for the Lord to sustain you.

Bonnie and Craig Paxman

May 21, 2013

President Monson,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, My Father passed away three weeks ago, I know the pain but also the peace that comes with long suffering. My Father was at the Highlander assisred living recovering from a head trama when you visited on Sunday, he was so lifted and blessed to have you speak to him. Thank you and may The Lord comfort you at this hard time.
Sherry Wootton

Sherry Wootton

May 21, 2013

Dear Pres. Monson and Families:
My husband and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you in the passing of your wife and mother. We know the Lord will bless you during this difficult adjustment because of your efforts for Him. I also suspect there are about 80 widows on the other side who are no longer widows and who will extend much care to Sister Monson while you are separated. Our prayers are with you to bear you up.

Joe and Mary Jane Grange

May 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cherie Edmunds

May 21, 2013

President Monson Our prayers and our condolences are for you and yours family.President Monson we love you.President monson nos ta stima bo. Brother and Sister Schoop -Lourens Curacao.

May 21, 2013

Dear President Monson & family,
Our family sends you our love and deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear wife, mother, & sister. May the Lord comfort you
and carry you during this difficult time.
Sincerely the Thomson and Smith Families, Smithfield UT.

Marilyn Thomson

May 21, 2013

Sister Monson is truly an inspiration! May the Lord bless her sweet family during this rough time.

May 21, 2013

President Monson, and family. Much love and prayers in your behalf. In heartfelt sympathy. Love, The McLaughlin Family

May 21, 2013

President Monson we love you.Our prayers and our condolences for you and yours family.President MOnson nos ta stima bo.

Romulo and Eligia Schoop-Lourens

May 21, 2013

Fuen una verdadera santos de los últimos días i con su ejemplo lo demostró muchas gracias por sus enseñanzas le amamos muchísimo , nos ta stimabu hopiiiiiiiiiii

Familia Pérez

May 21, 2013

My prayers for the Monson family. You are in our hearts. God bless.

May 21, 2013

Dear President Monson and family so sorry to hear the passing of this great lady she truely was a awsome woman seeing her everytime after confrence she will be missed

Tim Pulley

May 21, 2013

Dear President Monson & Family, Sorry to hear about Sister Monson. May you and your family be comfort at this time. My Condolence to all.

Ronald Jones

May 21, 2013

President Monsoon and family,
We ask that God may bring peace and comfort to you and your family at this time as you have brought to others in times of need. We continue to pray for you.

The Willett family

May 21, 2013

Dear President Monson I am so sorry for you and your families loss.

jolene lomax

May 21, 2013

Dear President Monson and Family, I would like to express my love to all of you and that you are all in my prayers. I am so grateful to know that Families can be together forever and for God's Eternal Plan. I know that Sister Monson was always by your side and was a very dedicated person. She is a sister of Zion. I am so blessed to have such great Priesthood Leaders and try to take heed to the talks in Conference about families. You are such an example to all of us. I hope that some day I can shake your hand and thank you for all you do. You and Sister Monson are a testimony to me, because I am a single mom and I have raised my son since he was born. I know that the Lord will never abandon us at the time of need and I know that he is with you and your family at every waking moment. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I send my love,

Michelle Rosenlof
Woods Cross, Utah

May 21, 2013

Dear President Monson,
I was saddened to learn of the passing of your dear wife.
It has been a joy in my life to have you and Sister Monson as my Mission parents.
May the Lord bless and comfort you at this time of parting, and may he bless your family.
Our love and best regards to you and them.
Elder Gregory Smith McDonough 1960-1962

Greg & Karel McDonough

Gregory McDonough

May 21, 2013

Dearest President Monson, love and prayers to you and your family at this diffcult time know that we love and sustain you with all our hearts. Love The Shinsel Family

Shinsel

May 21, 2013

President Monson and the Monson family,
We extend our heart-felt expression of sorrow to you at the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Frances has always been a great example to all of us. She lived her testimony everyday. She is the shining example on the hill for all of us to immulate. May the Lord comforting arms surround you at this tender time. We send our love and prayers to each of you.

The Wilbur's
Panaca, Nevada

May 21, 2013

Dear President Monson and Family,
On behalf of the Curacao Branch we offer our most sincere condolences to you and your family.
We have you and your family always in our prayers.
may the good Lord bless you and give you comfort during these troubled time.
Most best wishes.
on behalf of the Curacao Branch
President Angelica

May 21, 2013

President Monson and family,

We extend our heart-felt condolences to you at this temporary separation. Our prayers are with you.

With our love and prayers,

Joseph E. & Vickey Cheney Monson
Pennsylvania/Pittsburgh Mission
Wintersville, OH

Joseph & Vickey Monson

May 21, 2013

President Monson and family, You have lost a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. What an elect lady, she was. What a beautiful tribute, that was given on Mother's Day, from a sweet daughter. May Heavenly Father's choicest blessings be with your family, at this time. Families are forever.

Douglas, Linda, and John DeVore

May 21, 2013

A great example of love, dedication and concern for everyone. She will be missed but never forgotten. Thanks for all the memories.

Scott Handy

May 21, 2013

Sister Monson was a great example to all the women of the Church and indeed the world. Deepest condolences to President Monson and all the Monson family. May the Lord bless and comfort you.

Kathy Farrier

May 21, 2013

Dear President Monson and Monson Family,
I wanted to say how sorry I am for the loss. Sister Monson was truly an example of a faithful daughter of God! I pray for your peace and comfort in knowing that you will be together again with her one day.
Love you
Tami Patterson

Tami Patterson

May 21, 2013

What a wonderful roll model you were and will remain Sister Monson! You will alway be in our hearts!
President Monson....may you comforted in your time of grief. You are so very dear to us.
Love,
Arlen and Patricia Atkinson

Patricia Atkinson

May 21, 2013

My prayers are with your family and President Monson. Thank you for the model of womanhood, motherhood and caring for those less fortunate.

Launa Taylor

May 21, 2013

May God's loving arms surround your family at this time of loss. As you always tell us, President Monson, forever with your eternal companion awaits, this is but a season. We love her for the woman she is. We love for the man you are. Thank you for always delivering a message of hope, joy, and peace. May those great feelings you invoke in us sustain you now.

Cathy Hedgepeth

May 21, 2013

What a great loss. Frances was such a quiet gracious person. I loved going to their house for birthday parties. What great memories from Vivian Park roasting marshmellows and our own fireworks show. My thoughts are with the family at this time. May you be comforted at that time.
Cindy Carter

May 21, 2013

What a wonderful lady...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family President Monson!! Blessings on you!

S B

May 21, 2013

What a great example she has been and continues to be to all women. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Leanne Forrester

May 21, 2013

President Monson and family: May the Lord bless you and your family through this separation until you meet your wife, mother and grandmother in the celestrial world. My prayers are with you at this part of your lives. We love you and sustain you.

Julianne Johnson

May 21, 2013

Sorry for the loss of your loved on.

John 5:28 Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice

May 21, 2013

May God be with you at this time. Diana, Roanoke Virginia

May 21, 2013

At this time I want to just Thank Sister Monson for her great example of love and service to mankind. President Monson you and your children have been in my prayers since I found out that your sweet Francis passed away. The Monson's have always been a part of my life even though I have only met you a couple of times. My Uncle Glen Rudd always speaks about you with great love and respect. May the Lord bless you at this time of sorrow with his love and peace. Love, Nancy Rudd Acquisto

Nancy Rudd Acquisto

May 21, 2013

A beautiful obituary for a beautiful lady. May our Father in Heaven, ever bless you are beloved prophet during this time of sorrow. With love,

Kelly Hyde

May 21, 2013

President Monson,and family
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your wife and mother, you are all in my thought and PRAYERS HUGS TO YOU ALL, as you all know you will be reunited soon.find comfort in each other in friends,and family
Carol Terry Anderson (one of the Terry twins 6th-7th ward)

May 20, 2013

President Monson, our prayers go out to you and your family,what can we say to make things better,JUST BELIEVE. Love the Anfinsen family, Vest Valley City,Ut.

May 20, 2013

To the Monson family,may u be comforted at this time by Heavenly Fathers love and know that we mourn the loss of Sister Monson as well love to u all

Kathy Cortez

May 20, 2013

Sorry about your lost you and your family will be in my prayers

Patti Rakes

May 20, 2013

Sister Monson left a beautiful legacy and we are all comforted to know that she waits for you for all time and eternity. May God lift your spirit at this time and may you find comfort in his peace.

Jamie McCay

May 20, 2013

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