Frances Fisher

TORRINGTON, WY . . . . Memorial services for FRANCES H. FISHER, 90, will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at the United Methodist Church with Reverend Ora Dailey and Reverend Nancy Boswell co-officiating. Frances died on December 1, 2007 at the Torrington Community Hospital and cremation has taken place. Her ashes will be buried in Loup City, Nebraska at a later date. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions in her honor to either the Torrington Senior Friendship Center or to the United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends are invited to send condolences to www.colyerfuneralhome.com Frances was born on May 4, 1917 in a homestead shack at Chestnut Valley, Goshen County, Wyoming, the daughter of Anthony and Mary (Christensen) Fisher. Frances grew up on the family homestead which was located about 15 miles northeast of Torrington. In 1922 when Frances was five years old she got to go to a country school located a little over a mile from the homestead. She either walked or rode a horse. She attended these country schools until the 9th grade when she and her sister Elsie moved to Torrington to live with an aunt so they could attend Torrington High School. Frances graduated in 1934 and after working various jobs for seven years, Frances started work for the old AAA - Agricultural Adjustment Administration- on December 29, 1941; which is now known as ASCS office -Agriculture Stabilization & Conservation Service. Frances worked for this office for over 31 years; retiring in June of 1973. After retirement, Frances just had to stay busy and worked Holly Sugar campaigns as a ticket clerk. Frances enjoyed golfing and bowling. She spent many hours at the 'Java Jar' visiting with friends and was the official TRIVIA person for customers. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and a member of the Torrington Elks Club. She also served on the board at the Country Club. She is survived by her three cousins, Louise Cole of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Marvin Christensen of Casper, Wyoming; and Mary Denny of San Jose, California; and a multitude of Torrington friends. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her sister, Elsie; an infant brother, Clair Edwin and a baby sister, Gladys.

Frances Fisher

May 4, 1917 - December 1, 2007