Betty Franks

Betty L. Franks passed away September 18, 2016 at Hospice House at Hummingbird Fields in Coeur d’Alene, ID after loosing her life of memories to Alzheimer’s. Betty was born to Fred Lehr and Ruth Morgan Lehr June 26, 1934 in Missoula, MT.

She married Cyrus L Franks, of Stevensville July 3, 1950. They had 3 children, Cyrus III, Charelaine and Karen.

Betty retired from Washington Trust Bank in Spokane, WA in 1992 and spent countless hours tending her flower beds, knitting and camping in the Airstream she and Cy bought before retirement.

Betty is survived by her husband of 66 years Cy Franks, her son Cy Franks III, (Evelyn) of Foristell, MO, and daughters, Charelaine Hampton of Silverdale, WA and Karen Franks-Harding (Donald Harding) of Medical Lake, WA, five grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her sister Marie McNally of Ovando, Mt.

No services will be held at Betty's request. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of North Idaho.

We will always carry her memory in our hearts.