Frances Jean Salazar Miller, age 90, of Miles City passed away on the evening of July 22nd at Friendship Villa where she has resided the past two months from a short battle with cancer.
Frances was born in Bryon, Texas on April 2, 1929 to Pete and Paula Rangel. Her family resided in Texas until she was of school age and then all moved to Forsyth, Montana. She was the youngest of ten children. She married John Salazar of Hysham, Montana. They then moved to Miles City where they farmed sugar beets. In 1953, Frances went to work at Holy Rosary Hospital as a surgery tech, after 17 years with Holy Rosary, she moved to the Veterans Hospital where she managed central supply in the surgery department and retired from there. Frances managed to be very successful in her job positions at both hospitals with very little education. After retiring from the Veteran’s Hospital, she moved to Bozeman where she was remarried to Sherman Miller in 1982. They shared fishing and cutting firewood after retirement. They later moved to Miles City where she has resided since.
Frances loved to cook and loved cooking for people as often as she could. Mexican food was her specialty and people knew her for her enchiladas and tamales. She was a member of the VFW and was very dedicated to it. She loved to visit with people and loved to dance. She always managed to help others if she could.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Jim and John Salazar; her husband Sherman Miller; all her siblings with the exception of one sister, Lydia. She is survived by her children: Patricia (Monte) Herzog; Cecelia (Steve) Mills; Tom (Darla) Salazar; Robert (Tana) Rangel and a daughter-in-law Kathleen Salazar. She was blessed with thirteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart School.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday July 27, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday July 27, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Jennifer says
Francis,
Thank you for all that you did for me through the years. There were plenty of times that I need someone and you were there. There to give me advice and save me when I needed the most saving. You looked out for me in so many ways. Especially when I didnt want the world to know anything, you never judged me. You only protected me. Its heart breaking to know you are gone. My great memories of you will never fade. I’ll miss you dear cousin.
Jennifer Eastin-Cox
Drange says
So, so sorry to hear this. Such a great Lady! Love and prayers to all of you.
Art and Jeanne Drange
JAMES ARNESON says
My heart goes out to your family at this time. I remember when John asked her to make us enchilada’s and they were so good, I will never forget the smile on Johns face when he shared them with me. Rest in peace always in the arms of God. Francis, you are with your two sons now and can watch down on your family and friends.
MARTHA CRANDALL says
Will miss seeing you. My sympathy.
Linda Walker says
Rest in peace Frances
Stu Hillis says
Good bye Beautiful Lady, Francis had a heart of Gold. She was always looking out for everyone, all occasions big or small she was cooking and making sure everyone was taken care of. I know I will truly miss her smile, hugs and kisses. You have touched many lives and will be missed by more people than you knew. God be with you on your new journey.
Brandon W Murnion says
I was so blessed to know this lady for years. We have had alot of fun in all those years in between road trips to billings to see her son and granddaughter, to teaching me how to salsa. Frances Miller you will be missed dearly. To the family my prayers to you.
Sandy and Pat Anderson says
We were so sorry to hear of your moms’ passing. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Jim & Marj says
Sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace.
Shannon says
Frances, the lady who never met a stranger. In the few short years I’ve been blessed to know you, I’ve come to love you. You have the biggest heart in Montana, theres nobody who could fill your shoes. You have a servants heart who would go above and beyond to help anyone and everyone, when they needed it and in so many ways. I miss you, my Miles City Mama, so very much. RIP
Barbara Cook Ashley says
So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed working and visiting with Francis. Francis was such a wonderful person and she will be missed. I have very special memories of a visit with her and Jim at the VFW. Gone but not forgotten. I admire how active she was and such a great person to visit with.
Kay Carlson says
Frances, you became part of my life over 40 years ago. You were so kind and always had a hug, a big smile and a hello. You will be missed.
Joe and Cathi Peila says
Our sincere sympathy for your loss. I always enjoyed my visits with Frances.
Lorrie says
I will miss you very very much love you Mom
Kim Stanton says
Dear family,
Thinking of you all as you grieve a very special person. I’ll be sending positive thoughts and prayers for healing and peace your way.
With love and sympathy,
Kim Stanton
bill janssen says
Pat, Sis and Tom. So sorry to hear about Grandma Frances. May she RIP. Probably making tortillas right now.
Larry and Leona Dann says
Rest in peace my dear friend. It was a pleasure knowing you and helping you out when I could. Loved the food you cooked and also helping you in your garden.
Maureen Larson says
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Linda and RIchard Meidinger says
So sorry to hear of the loss of Frances.She was always so fun to be around and always made great food dishes. Knew her from Holy Rosary and the VA Hospital. She did have a great hard working and fun loving lot of years. She will be missed. May she rest in Peace. Prayers and thoughts for the family and Frances. LInda and Richard
Irene & Vern says
We are so sorry of the lost of your Mother. She will be missed very much she was like a mom to us. Had lots of good times with her and Sherman. God Bless all of you.
Sandy McFarland Hays says
Was so sorry to read about Frances. She was a very kind and gracious lady. Sending prayers and condolences to all.