Frances Mae (Scharff) Darfler entered this world on March 31st, 1937 in Glendive, Montana, to John and Ila (Alexander) Scharff. The youngest of four, she joined sisters Mary and Zella and brother John.
Growing up in Glendive, Frannie attended Lincoln Elementary and Dawson County High School. In 1953, she married LeRoy Sevier and began raising their family of 2 boys and 2 girls while also beginning her career as a telephone operator at Mountain Bell. In 1976, she transferred to Helena where she met and married Jack Darfler in 1980, and they made their new home in Clancy, MT.
Frannie loved fishing, camping and traveling. She and Jack enjoyed the freedom of these activities after they retired in 1990. They also volunteered in the community and loved spending time with family, friends and neighbors.
A nurturing woman at heart, Frannie could always be counted on to feed stray and neighborhood animals (domestic and wild), and she won over the hearts of many of them. They would visit her regularly, knowing that she would be ready with a treat in hand.
An avid lover of family history and tradition, Frannie held onto many treasures of the past and was always willing to share stories of her family to those who would listen. Throughout her life, Frannie had a wide circle of friends, many to whom she was a trusted and endeared confidant.
Frannie passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Glendive Medical Center on the morning of December 25th, 2017 at the age of 80.
Frannie is preceded by her parents, sisters Mary and Zella, brother John, husband Jack Darfler, and grandson Willie Cramer.
Frannie is survived by her sister-in-law Kay Scharff, children Arlett (George) Cicolani, Mike (Debbie) Sevier, Allan (Lois) Sevier, Lisa Cramer (John Stewart), John (Tami) Darfler, and Patti (Neil) Metzinger, grandchildren Shawn (Kelly) Evans, Dustin (Traci) Evans, Darin (Cristi) Worley, Ashley Cramer, Taylor Sevier, Kami Sevier (Mikel Stevenson), Maleri Sevier, Deannedra Cicolani, Cody Sevier, Michaela Sevier and Destiny Darfler, thirteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held on Friday, December 29th from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at the Congregational Church in Glendive. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, December 30th at 2:00pm also at the Congregational Church in Glendive. A graveside service will immediately follow at the Dawson County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Memorials in Frannie’s honor may be made to the Shriners Hospital or the Humane Society.
Service Schedule
Visitation
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday December 29, 2017
Congregational Church
120 W. Power Street
Glendive, Montana 59330
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday December 30, 2017
Congregational Church
120 W. Power Street
Glendive, Montana 59330
Service Schedule
Visitation
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday December 29, 2017
Congregational Church
120 W. Power Street
Glendive, Montana 59330
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday December 30, 2017
Congregational Church
120 W. Power Street
Glendive, Montana 59330
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Debbie Murgel Schramm says
I am so sorry for you loss of a Beautiful and wonderful person.. She had a heart of gold and always had a smile on her face. I will remember the good times I had with her at her house. She would do anything for anyone if they needed the help. She will be missed by many, but just have to remember the good times you all had with her. She will always be in your heart and all the good memories you had with her. Lisa I am so sorry I know you and her were so close, She was your best friend. IF you need anything let me know. I will always be here for you. She is a angel in heaven now looking down upon you all. Hugs to you all. Love Debbie Murgel Schramm
Glenn Jeffrey says
Our thought go to Frannie’s family, she was a wonderful person. We got to know the Sevier family in the 60’s when we were working together in Glendive for the phone company. She reached out to us so great when we lost our son a couple of years ago and made us feel so good. Our hearts are with you and you were so lucky to have and such a wonderful lady in your life. Glenn and Sally Jeffrey, Great Falls, Mt.
JoAnn Watkins says
I am so sorry for your loss. Fran and my mother grew up together and were friends for life. They used to ride horseback together and all kids were friends, as well. She was a very wonderful person, always willing to share stories and visit. Fran will surely be missed by many.
Shelley parmer says
Lisa, John, Patti and family
I am sorry to hear about Aunt Fran. I wish I would have taken the time to go see her more before she move back Glendive. she always made Butch and I feel very welcome she would call and say come in and visit I will make Butch those meatball he like so well. Her and Uncle Jack are back together again maybe enjoying their favorite drinks.. 🙂
if you guys need anything please lets us know
love you Butch and Shelley
Adeline Rasmussen says
My thoughts and prayers are with you today as you say goodbye to your wonderful Mother. We will all
miss her, but trust and believe that she is in a better place now and feeling better. God Bless you all!
Frank and Jill Kountz says
We are so sorry for your loss, and you have all been our prayers, but at least her suffering is over and she is with our Lord. It was wonderful to be able to visit with Frannie and all of you twice this year and wish it could have been more often. She was a wonderful lady and we will always miss her. The weather scared us away for the funeral today or we would certainly have been there with you.
Our love to all of you.
Frank and Jill
Susan and rich Proul says
Kami and family..
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Memories are held close to the heart and with know those memories will be with you always. Thoughts and prayers to you and all your family.