Josephine FRANTZ

FRANTZ, Josephine
March 7, 1925 - Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
November 25, 2017 - Calgary, Alberta
Josephine Frantz (nee Mamczasz) passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the age of 92 years.
Josie is survived by her son John Frantz and spouse Lillemor, daughter Patricia Frantz, son Joe Frantz and spouse Laurie and daughter Marion Hill and spouse Blair; she also cherished her four grandchildren, Jonathan and spouse Gillian, Christopher and spouse Jennie, Jackson and Cole; and six great-grandchildren.
Josie was predeceased by her infant daughter Margaret; her parents Charles and Mary Mamczasz; her husband Lawrence "Larry"; brother, Michael Mamczasz; and her sister Anne Patroch.
Josie was born and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. She had fond memories of her dad's livery stable and the auction mart across the way. Summers often involved trips to family farms and Waskesiu Lake. In her teens she felt fortunate to attend the Emma Lake Art School. Her local education cumulated in attendance at the Convent of the Sisters of Sion. After grade school she took a bold move for a young woman at the time and moved to Saskatoon to attend university where she furthered her education while meeting a young Larry Frantz at the Newman Club. After graduating from the U of S she trained as a dietitian in Toronto.
Her heart was in the west and she returned to marry her university sweetheart Larry. She joined him in Calgary where she worked at the Holy Cross Hospital until making the choice to raise a family while providing assistance to Larry and his business. Her love of family and friends kept her busy helping everyone who needed her. She was always ready to hold a hand, dig a garden and say a novena to help.
After raising their family, Larry and Josie caught the travel bug and went on many trips in their motor home. They loved winters in Hawaii as well. After Larry's passing she continued to travel the world and have many adventures with family and friends. Her interest in art persisted and she returned to painting in her later years. She had a passion for gardening and could be seen late in the evening weeding her flower beds by street light. Her strong faith helped her through many bumps in the road and was a rock for her in the final days.
She will be missed as a devoted mother and gentle person of deep faith that always had concern for others.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at St. Joseph's Catholic Church (640 – 19th Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB) on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church (640 – 19th Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB) on Friday, December 1, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Reception to follow at the Church. Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded through www.McInnisandHolloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and the Northwest Territories, Administrative Office, 10531 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 4K1. Tel: (1-866) 950-5465, www.alzheimer.ab.ca .
In living memory of Josie Frantz, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.