Alice Francom Obituary (1935

Alice Ann Steele Francom, age 75, of Provo, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at her home. She was born March 10, 1935 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Thomas H. and Gladys Gull Steele. She married Curtis E. Francom on July 7, 1954 in Spanish Fork, and their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple. Alice was raised and educated in Spanish Fork, and graduated from Spanish Fork High School, where she was a member of the Sapore Aude Club, and a baton twirler. Alice and Curtis moved to Phoenix, AZ where Curtis was stationed at Luke Air Force Base. Later they lived briefly in Springville, Payson, and Spanish Fork, before moving to Provo, where they have resided for the past 50 years. Alice worked for Burrelle's Press Clipping service for many years, and retired in 1995. She was a member of the LDS Church, and served in the Provo Temple for two years, and then served in the Warm Springs, Nevada mission with her husband Curtis. She served for 19 years as the ward librarian, and was also a Sunday school secretary, and primary teacher. She enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting and traveling, and also loved to camp and fish with her husband and family. She is survived by her husband Curtis of Provo; three daughters: Janelle Francom of Provo; Barbara A. Walker of St. George, UT; and Connie M. Averett of Spanish Fork; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and also by two brothers: Thomas L. Steele of Orem; and Wilson Manywhiskers of Tuba City, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents, and by a brother, Roger David Steele. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2011 at the Pleasant View 4th Ward Chapel, 2900 North Timpview Drive, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Sunday evening from 6 until 8 and at the church Monday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through www.bergmortuary.com or info@bergmortuary.com.