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Frances Taborek Obituary
Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, with a vigil service at 7 p.m., at O'Connor Memorial Chapel. Funeral Liturgy is at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Frances was born April 4, 1915, near Iliad, Chouteau County, to Frank and Marie (Loub) Dostal, both of whom emigrated from Moravia, Austria-Hungary, in 1906.
After graduating from eighth grade at Coffee Creek, Judith Basin County, she went to work in Great Falls as a nanny and housekeeper until she married Frank J. Taborek on May 1, 1934. She and her husband then farmed on Square Butte bench east of Geraldine, Chouteau County, where she was a member of the Altar Society at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Geraldine until they moved to Great Falls in 1951.
In Great Falls, she was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, the Council of Catholic Women, and had been active in St. Gerard's Catholic Church Circle service group. She enjoyed playing cards and gardening and had really enjoyed bowling, being named Great Falls senior woman bowler of the year at one time.
The family rejoices that Frances was able to celebrate her 96th birthday with her family and friends. She lived at home until her death. The family is especially grateful to her daughter, Mary Lou, who provided wonderful care for her over the past 11 years, enabling her to live in her home.
She is survived by four sons, Edward of Springfield, Va., Joseph of Huntersville, N.C., Larry (Frances) Taborek of Clements, Md., and Stephen (Vicki) Taborek of Chanhassen, Minn.; three daughters, Mrs. Margaret (M.L.) Scroggins of Cataula, Ga., Mrs. Barbara (Daniel) Majerus of Columbus, Mont., and Mary Lou Shelton of Great Falls; one sister, Mrs. Lillian (Earl) Bourne of Great Falls, 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 55 years; one infant daughter, Karen Michelle; five sisters, and four brothers.
Memorials may be given to Angela's Piazza, Attn. Sr. Mary Dostal, 420 Grand Ave., Billings, MT 59102.
Condolences may be posted online at www.oconnorfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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for Frances Taborek
Tom Bixby
June 2, 2011
Ed, My deepest sympathies
Mary Jo Dostal
May 30, 2011
I remember fondly the days Aunt Frances spent with all of us on the farm. You are all in my thoughts.
May 28, 2011
Your mother lived a long and productive life and produced a large and loving family. I'm sure she will be greatly missed. Our sympathies go out to all of you....Ric and Joy Rodriguez, Springfield Va.
Pat McGuigan
May 25, 2011
Our condolences to all of the Taborek family. In the past 5 years we were fortunate to have several chats with Aunt Frances at mom and dad's anniversary celebrations and the twins 90th. She was interested in everyone and everything. We will treasure the photos of her from those events. Mary Lou, you gave your mom the priceless gift of staying in her own home - how wonderful for both of you. Sincerely, Pat (Bourne) McGuigan, Peter, Claire & John
Cyndee Church (Bourne)
May 25, 2011
What a wonderful lady Aunt Frances was. She was a true testimony of how to grow old gracefully and get the most out of life while you can. Just saw her in February and thought she looked great.
Donald Bronec
May 25, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Frances passing. I loved her and the family greatly. She will be missed.
Donald Bronec
McLouth KS
Ken & Denise Curry
May 25, 2011
Our heartfelt sympathies and condolences are being sent to all of Frances A. Taborek's family members during this difficult time. Frances will be waiting in Heaven for everyone else, once your time is through here on Earth. May God be with you all and ease all of your suffering during this trying time. With our deepest sympathies -- Ken & Denise Curry, Springfield, Virginia, Friends of Edward Taborek.
May 24, 2011
Frances' Family: Please accept our condolences at this time of your loss. God granted Frances many years of life, which it appears she lived to the fullest. May each of you hold golden memories close and know that the Holy Spirit walks with you in the days ahead. We are remembering you in prayer.
Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
Romans 8:11
May 24, 2011
Dear Family, We send our thoughts and prayers to you on the loss of your dear mother. Eileen Pritting and daughter, Susan.
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