Ethel M. Franssen

Ethel M. Franssen passed from this life on November 1, 2010. She was born in Kuna, Idaho on March 19, 1924. Ethel was the daughter of P.C. Curtis and Rebecca Curtis. She was proud of being a hard-working Farm Girl. On November 30, 1946, she married Armand J. LaMay. Together they raised six children. Being a housewife and a Mother, she also worked many years for the Ada County Assessors office. Armand passed away on March 13, 1977. Ethel then married Emil R. Franssen. They lived happily for 33 years in Willimina, Oregon. Ethel is survived by children; Valerie LaMay, Laura (Tim) Holmes, Bruce (Nettie) LaMay, Cheryl LaMay, Denise (Scott) Webster, Brian (Colleen) LaMay, Caroline (Lance) Galloway, Tony (Terry) Franssen, Rick (Lori) Franssen, Nancy Franssen and Kathy (Art) Davis; sisters, Dela Day and Bess Freeman; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ethel was preceded in death by her half-sister, Mary McKeever; half-brothers, Floyd Curtis, George Curtis and Jack Curtis; stepson, John Franssen. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Elaine and Tom for their compassionate hospice care. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM on Saturday November 6, 2010 at Boise Funeral Home, Aclesa Chapel (8209 W. Fairview Ave., Boise-across from Winco Foods). In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Alzheimer's research. WE LOVE YOU MOM!