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Frances Gaare Obituary

Frances Gaare 87, formerly of Fargo, N.D., passed away Saturday, March 10, 2007, in Tucson, Arizona. Frances was born August 26, 1919, in Hendrum, MN. She graduated from Moorhead State, in Education. Frances married Kenneth Gaare on August 5, 1942 in Alamogordo, NM. She taught school in various locations, while her husband was in the military, retiring after teaching in Moorhead, MN. Frances made Tucson her permanent home in 1989. Frances was the loving wife of the late Kenneth Gaare. Beloved Mother of Robert (Lynn), Jim and Lisa Gaare, Tucson, AZ and John (Carol) Gaare, Pine City, MN; her nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and brother, Don Helland also survive Frances. The family gives our heartfelt thanks to Bernadette Rodriguez, Springdays Adult Care Home, Tucson, AZ, for her love and care for our Mother. Fargo memorial service will be held at Hanson Runsvold Chapel, 215 S.7th St., on Saturday, March 24th at 1:00 p.m. Tucson memorial service will be held at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 4520 W. Ajo Way, on Saturday, March 31st, at 5:00 p.m. Dessert will be served following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Springdays Adult Care Home, 6740 N. Nanini Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 25, 2007.

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Nancy Madden

March 25, 2007

Our lives have been deeply enriched by having Fran in them. She always made us a part of her family. I am still wearing the SW sweater she gave me, after all these years! To the kids, now adults, she was their beloved "Nana." It was a joy and privilege to have known her. Fly with the angels, Nana.

Marie Archuleta

March 25, 2007

My thoughts ad prayers go to Lisa Gaare and Simone. Lisa told me many wonderful stories of her mother, Frances.

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