Frances Ann Gordon

Frances Ann (Grabbe) Gordon, 86, of Pomona, Kansas died Tuesday, November 4, 2025 of natural causes.
She is survived by her beloved husband James Gordon and their family:
Daughters: Anne Gordon of Colorado, Kathryn Copple (Ken) of Colorado, Victoria Homeier (Rick) of Colorado and Jackie Gordon (Gianni Tozzi) of Italy.
Grandchildren: Jessica Casper, Shelbie Casper (Chase McDaniel), Lillli Halteman (Aaron), Iacopo and Nicolas Tozzi; with the addition of Touch Copple and Will Copple (Alissa).
Great-grandchildren: Quinton Casper (Kaitlyn), Devon Casper and Alice McDaniel along with Sawyer, Daughtry, Millie and Charlie Copple.
Great-Great Grandchildren: Castiel and Azalea Casper.
Siblings: Donna Farrell (Bob), Wayne Grabbe (Judy), Richard Grabbe (Cheryl), and Lorri Leibbrandt (Doug) as well as her sister-in-law, Dorothy Thompson. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters: Marian Warfel (Sam), Patricia Newell (Leroy) and a brother, David Grabbe (Kathy).
Many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, work colleagues and dear friends mourn for her as well.
Frances was born on October 6, 1939 in Hays, Kansas, the oldest of Clarence and Lillian (Coupal) Grabbe's eight children. While attending Marian High School with the class of 1957, she was introduced by friends to her first and only love, Jim Gordon. After she graduated from Parks School of Business Administration in Denver, they married April 19, 1958 and lived in Hays until they retired to Pomona, KS in 2005. Married 67 years, their commitment to each other was a wonderful expression of devotion and an inspiration to many.
Frances and Jim would later own and operate the Rainbow Motel and the Southgate Mobile Home Park in Hays. Working as a Receptionist / Office Manager at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for many years and later as the Music Department Senior Administration Assistant at Fort Hays State University, this satisfying work provided many opportunities for her to connect with people who shared her passion and faith.
A devout Catholic, Frances was involved in numerous Catholic organizations and initiatives throughout her life. She loved animals, travel, music, and especially reading. This prompted her to become a co-founder and organizer of the very first Pomona KS Community Library. She created many craft projects, enjoyed crochet, knitting, and was a lifelong quilter. Many friends and family have a special remembrance of her through a gifted quilt made with love.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Sacred Heart Church Ottawa, Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation (nkawf.org) or East Central Kansas Area Agency of Aging, Ottawa.
A funeral mass will be held Saturday, December 27th, 2025 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Church 408 S. Cedar St. Ottawa, KS 66067. Lunch and a short memorial service will follow at the Sacred Heart Church Parish Center.
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