WERNER, Frances Watson (1926 - 2016) After a long energetic life dedicated to the conservation of wildlife in Arizona, Frances Watson Werner died on September 30, 2016 at the age of 90. She was born and raised in South Barre, Vermont, and attended the University of Vermont where she received bachelors and masters degrees in zoology. She met a young professor, Floyd Werner, there who she married in 1952. Their daughter Susan was born in 1953, and they moved to Tucson early in 1954 when Floyd was hired by the Entomology Department at the University of Arizona. Sons William and John were born in Tucson. Frances was an active volunteer for over 50 years helping in schools and political campaigns. In 1980 she was appointed to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission where she served for ten years. In the 1990s, she was appointed to the Bureau of Land Management Resource Advisory Council, which she chaired for several years. She received several major awards and was inducted into the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame in 2009. Locally, she worked on trail access and on Pima County's Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan. Frances was selfless in giving. She supported her husband and three children in every way imaginable. Frances is survived by daughter, Susan (Bruce Ackerman) of Montrose, CO; sons, William of Phoenix and John (Sally) of Kingman. A Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd. Memorial donations may be made to the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society, www.adbss.org, water hole projects fund, or Catalina Restoration Project fund; or to the Arizona Land and Water Trust, www.aolt.org, land and water fund. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jan. 22, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Frances WERNER

15 Entries

Peggie

January 16, 2023

Still look across the street and remember fondly my wonderful neighbor Frances

Jan Bell

January 17, 2022

I got to know Frances working on trail access in Pima County, years ago. Her energy and dedication to wildlife and outdoor issues was amazing.

Lee Oler

January 16, 2021

It's been 4 years, if my counting correct. I think of you Frances, and the good times we had. Wish you were here now to help make sense of our current events. We could use your energy!

Dennis and Bonnie Darr

January 30, 2017

Bill, John and Susan,
I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was an inspiration to many in the Department with her fairness and impartiality in all decisions.
Fond memories,
Dennis and Bonnie Darr

peggie Gessner

January 27, 2017

Dear Werner family, I will always remember your mom with a smile on my face. She was an amazing woman,so bright, so engaging and the best neighbor ever! I miss her.

Peggie & George Gessner

Warren Adams

January 26, 2017

Frances was a tireless worker for wildlife and a great Game & fish com. We will miss her.

Fran Enright

January 25, 2017

Susan,

I remember fondly meeting your Mom many years ago. She was a lively, interesting woman who leaves a "can do" attitude to life's challenges. It was a deep honor to have known her.

January 23, 2017

I remember her as a pretty good cook, when she was at Susan's in Steamboat. Always sweet and chatty. I'm sure her service will be as lovely as she was.
Cathy Shryock (Steamboat Springs, CO)

John and Judi Bredehoft

January 23, 2017

Susan, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

TOM SPALDING

January 23, 2017

FRANCES WERNER WAS THE "TYPE SPECIMEN" for the "activist little ole lady in tennis shoes" -her self-description which she loved. She also loved and worked tirelessly for AZ wildlife and habitat. Her strong leadership brought many people into the WL Field and encouraged many of us when the going got tough .A GOOD PERSON TAKEN TOO SOON.

Joy Schantz

January 22, 2017

Condolences to the Werner family. RIP Frances Werner.

Lee Oler

January 22, 2017

Frances was a great person and friend. I enjoyed working (volunteering, always) with her and learning.

William Werner

January 22, 2017

As an Az. Game and Fish Commissioner Frances Werner was proud of the Urban Fishing Program, now Community Fishing Program, which she championed

Rich Beaudry

January 22, 2017

A nice lady who was dedicated Arizona's wildlife and environment. Her fine family followed in her footsteps. God rest Frances, you are missed.

Malana Watt Corn

January 22, 2017

Dear Susan and family,
I read today, in the AZ Daily Star, of your mother's passing. Though it was in September, I can imagine that your sadness lingers.
I can send where you got your love of the outdoors. What a remarkable woman she must have been.
I have remembered you on many occasions since I drive by your old house on Jackson often. My mom still lives at the corner of Tucson Blvd. and Lind Rd. She is 86. My husband and I live near the Racquet Club. We're in the old neighborhood every day.
Best wishes. It would be nice if our paths crossed again. Malana

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