Frances Loizos "Fran" Hinton

FRANCES LOIZOS HINTON
April 5, 1932 ˜ January 7, 2024

Fran Hinton passed away Jan. 7, 2024, in Vancouver, WA, in the presence of her family, at the age of 91. Fran was born in Martinsburg, WV, on April 5, 1932, and was the youngest of five children. She and her siblings shared fond memories of growing up living above their parents’ restaurant. Fran told stories of entertaining diners with her dancing as a young girl, and they would toss nickels.
In 1954, she graduated from college with a B.S in medical technology from West Virginia University and started a career as a phlebotomist. Three years later, in 1957, Fran and Bob were married.
As they raised their family of three boys, Bob and Fran moved from Huntington Beach, CA, to Vancouver in 1972. They developed a large group of friends that they spent many happy times with over the years. Growing up, the boys have fond memories of family trips to Shasta Lake and Hayden Lake. During these years, Fran enjoyed working at Lakeshore Athletic Club as an aerobics instructor. She loved her family, dancing, music, taking the dog on long walks, bingo, playing cards and trips to the casinos. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren affectionately called her Ya-Ya.
Fran and Bob were both active members of the congregation of First Presbyterian Church for many years. Her faith, many friends, playing bridge, Friday lunches, and serving as an elder, were very important to her.
Fran was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Bob in 2009. She is survived by her three sons, Mark (Joni) Hinton, Scott (Karen) Hinton, and Rob Hinton (Caroline Mercury); her six grandchildren, Nikole, Allysa, Kelsey, Nicholas, Matthew, and Leslie; and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver, WA 98663, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow.
Donations may be made in her honor to First Presbyterian Church.
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