Obituary: Gillies, Frances Yvonne
Age 87
Frances Yvonne (Letchet) Gillies passed away May 19, 2012.
She was born September 8, 1924 to Dora and Frank Letchet in Luseland, Saskatchewan.
In 1926 the family moved to Couer d’Alene, Idaho and then moved to Wallace, Idaho in 1929 where she attended Our Lady of Lourdes Academy through the eighth grade.
She graduated from Wallace High School in 1942.
Fran married Thomas Gillies in 1950 and he passed away in 1993.
She worked for her parents at Cam’s Ladies Apparel until their death at which time she took over the store until she retired in 1986.
She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and a member of the Altar Society.
She was also a member of NABA for many years.
Fran is survived by five children, Randy Gillies of Santa Clarita, California, Cheri Seal of Spokane, WA, Rick Gillies of Tehachapi, California, Rob Gillies of Kingston, Idaho and Ron Gillies of Spokane, WA.
She is also survived by her brother Norm Letchet and her sister Mary Ann (Sis) Badgley both of Osburn, Idaho.
She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Tom and her sister Victoire.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 24 from 10-7pm and Friday, May 25 from 9-5pm at the funeral home.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 2pm at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 214 Pine St., Wallace, ID.
The family suggests that memorials be made to Shoshone County Food Bank or Nine Mile Cemetery in Wallace.
Please visit Fran’s tribute and leave a condolence at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to: