Francene Louise Lindenschmitt

Francene Louise Lindenschmitt March 6, 1939 – February 16, 2011 Francene was at home in Granite Bay and went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on February 16, 2011, two days after celebrating Valentine's Day with her loving husband of 53 years Gary. Francene would be 72 years old today, her birthday, March 6th. Her breast cancer was in remission for 23 years before suffering 18 months with bone cancer. She was born on March 6, 1939 in San Francisco to Franklin Sr., and Pearl Brogansky LaMotte. Francene married Gary Lindenschmitt in Roseville, California on October 6, 1957. They had two children, Gary Dean and Tami. Francene was preceded in death by her parents and son. She is survived by her husband, Gary and daughter, Tami; sons-in-law, Dave Pino and Scott Skougard; grandchildren, Kabrina Pino Ho and Jenae Pino and great grandchild, Jasmyne Ho. Francene attended Hebrew, Public and Catholic High Schools and retired from State Franchise Tax Office in 1986 with five years service. She really loved making the rounds to Good Will, thrift shops and Denio's Auction in her '76 Pinto and recently in her '02 Mustang. She would have yard sales to share her treasures with others. Fran endeared herself to all who came in contact with her and she gave everyone a compliment. The ones we love are never gone, they live within our hearts. The family would like to thank First Call Hospice and special Angels, Hela, Gladys, Kathy, Kay Lynn and Kaiser Permanente Dr. Stanko and Dr. Srinivasan. There was a family burial at Sylvan Cemetery, Citrus Heights, CA. Go to Lindy's Family Album www.tinyurl.com/musgcr to see Fran's life. Facebook access at www.facebook.com/lindenschmitt.