Frances Ritz Brindell Rex Morse

Frances R. Morse

Fran and twin brother Franklin (Bud) were born June 30, 1920 to Cora and Franklin Brindell in Ogden, Utah. She moved with her family to Portland Oregon, where she graduated from Beaverton High School. She moved away to attend the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. After returning to Portland, she married Herbert John Rex. To that marriage 4 children were born, Julie Ann, James Allen, Shelene May, and Peggy Jean. Herb died in 1963. Fran married Sidney F. Morse in 1969 in Billings.

Fran worked in Billings at Billings Title Co. and retired from the City of Billings, Treasurers Office. She was a volunteer Pink Lady at St. Vincent Hospital for many years. Fran was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Family meant everything to her.

Fran was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Herb Rex and Sid Morse, siblings, Franklin (Bud) Brindell and Margaret Anderson and daughter The Reverend Julie Ann Clark.

Fran is survived by son, Jim (Gayle) Rex of Billings, daughters, Shelene (Phil) Reno of Lewistown, and Peggy (Michael) Pollari also of Billings, and a step-son Robert Morse of Billings. She leaves behind 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Fran passed away Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Grand Vintage Suites.

Funeral services will be 2pm Wednesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church with interment in Mountview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to Rocky Mountain Hospice

 

 

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Peggy and Mike, I was sorry to hear about your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, LaDona

Fran's Family,

Although it's been nearly thirty years since Fran was my mother-in-law I still have fond memories of her. She was always kind and loving towards me and loved my children dearly. All the family get-togethers at her home were so much fun with all the screaming and crying babies. The chaos was wonderful. She was a great cook and to this day I haven't found anybody who can top her turkey gravy - there was just never enough for seconds. She always had a smile on her face and I loved to hear her laugh. I remember a special day spent with her and Peggy making Gingerbread Houses. We had a blast and all swore we would never let sugar past our lips again - ever. I have missed her often over the years. When I was lucky enough to cross paths with her she was always pleasant and always gave me a big hug.

I sincerely send you all my deepest condolences. Her spirit lives on within all of us who were fortunate to have known her.

Suezie Hoffer

 

 

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