Frances Christians

Frances was born on April 17, 1935 in Worthington, MN. Frances liced with her family for the first 18 years of her life. Sheattended Reading Public School until 1946 and then attended Florence Public School. Frances moved to Cambridge Regional Human Services Center on June 11, 1953 where she resided until June 28, 1991. From the state hospital, Frances moved to Marshall until the time of her death. Frances began working for the Lyon County Developmental Achievement Center in 1997. She was known as a hard worker and was willing to tackle any jobs presented to her. She retired in 2009. Frances enjoyed watching horror and action movies; the scarier the better. She loved to play catch, chucking the ball all the way across the room making the staff chase after it. She loved going on rides and reading signs and telling staff when cars were coming. She loved to eat out, especially at restaurants that served ice cream. She was very protective of her possessions, especially her purse and jewelry; which, she liked to have with her at all times. She would wear so many necklaces that her friends teasingly called her, “Mrs. T”. Frances was the fourth oldest of six children born to Harm and Grace (Johnson) Christians. She is survived by her sister Bernice Johnson of Mora, MN; brother, Ken Christians of Blaine, MN; several nieces, nephews, and friends. Two of Fran’s siblings died in early childhood. She is preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Edna Hugh, Rita Faunden and Irene Johnson.