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Laurie Couch posted a condolence
Friday, September 18, 2020
Frances always greeted me (and I think everyone else) with a hug and a laugh, which of course made us all want to be around her. She had unfailing confidence in my and my children’s ability to learn piano, as well as in our ability to rise above whatever we were facing in our lives at the time. She taught me the trick to keeping a garden weed free (“You just weed it, Laurie”). She took me under her wing in the kitchen and gave me a book with all her favorite recipes, something I treasure. When one of my kids was a sullen teenager, Frances was the only adult who could get away with hugging him and could actually get him to smile and be himself. I loved how her house often smelled of apples drying or pies baking. I loved hearing about the eventful, brave life she had lived. I loved her couch (the only place I could ever relax enough to take a nap, I think because of the all-is-well aura I felt around her). I loved how she made me feel. I just loved Frances. I don’t think I’ve known anyone else who had the rare combination of qualities that Frances had: abundantly capable but not intimidating, busy but not stressed, wise but also pragmatic, faithful but not self righteous, experienced at tragedy but still so full of laughter. And always abundant with her hugs and no-strings-attached love. I’m so grateful I was privileged to have Francis as my friend. I love her and will feel her impact for the rest of my life. God speed, Frances! I love you and am trying to be more like you!
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Mary Ann Perlot posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Frances is my sister, mentor, role model and friend. It was a privilege and joy to have her live with me in our family home for the past year and a half.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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Frances and I became friends about 15 years ago when I expressed some interest in playing the cello. She told me to get myself a cello and come learn how to play with her. She invited me over time after time and taught me how to play the cello, make chocolate, grow amazing raspberries and most importantly to love people where they are at. Showing up to play cello with Frances a few times a month over the past 15 years gave me a glimpse into the window of her life. I was able meet the people whom she loves, and grow to love so many in a huge family that encircled this Great Lady.
Over the years our rolls at the cello changed a bit. At first she was showing me how to find the notes and in this last year I was showing her how to find the notes. June 2020 was the last time we played together. She would say -I can see the music and find the notes but I cant tell you the names of the notes. She is AMAZING! - Most days she could see the notes on the page better than I could.
I would often say to Frances I am not sure if you were born 50 years too early or if I was born 50 years too late. She is what I tell my kids to look for in a good friend. – A good friend lifts you and leaves you better than they found you. Frances is, and showed me how be a Good Friend. She will be missed greatly – Until we meet again.
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Dan Benson posted a condolence
Sunday, August 23, 2020
Sister Francis gave the best hugs. I miss her as the adopted Mom she was to me.
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Dan Bean posted a condolence
Sunday, August 23, 2020
Frances is indeed a legend! Always welcoming my brother (George) and I into her home, and we were there a lot. We moved to Clackamas River Dr in 1957 when I was a very young boy and lived just a 1/2 mile from her. I remember her canning ALL THE TIME, it seemed like! And I was enthralled watching her make candy and dip chocolates. I have known her for 63 years no and she always greeted me so warmly. She had a unique way of making you feel you should know better if you didn't see things the way she saw them. It was the look and the slight pause before she said anything that did the trick. What a wonderful person to have known and to know and be friends with all her children as well. She blessed my life.
Jeffrey Allan Jenkins posted a condolence
Saturday, August 22, 2020
Francis allowed me to walk her each Sunday from the chapel to the sunday school room. We held hands on good days and she held on to my arm on the unsteady days. Such a bright spot in the world. She is missed. Jeff Jenkins
Marilyn McNeal Fergus posted a condolence
Friday, August 21, 2020
I will always remember her kindness when one time I played the organ while she and Jerry played violin. I hadn't been able to practice on the organ previously and the keyboards were opposite of the ones I was familiar with. She didn't criticize or comment even though that performance wasn't up to her great standard. Such unconditional love!
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Timmy Roy Grossnickle uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 20, 2020
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Grandma was the best. Always cheerful.
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Tim Grossnickle posted a condolence
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Mom was a perfect mother for six boys and certainly taught her only daughter to hold her own. She didn't hover and let us learn from our adventures. She loved the Scriptures. We would ride our bikes on country roads, hike and play in forested hills, and swim in the Clackamas River to our hearts content as long as we did our chores and we're home for dinner. Always working, she taught us to deep clean, to be organized and systematic, to harvest and preserve---I counted over a thousand quarts one year and a full freezer. We made root beer and enjoyed her many candies and treats. Her pies, donuts, cinnamon rolls, apple dumplings, berry sauces and jams were abundant and delicious. I can remember a pumpkin or berry pie apiece at one Thanksgiving feast.
Holidays were always memorable. She made sure we got to enjoy her wonderful parents and family. She vacationed, hiked, hunted and fished, floated white water rivers; always feeding us well. Frugal and organized she could make a ten day trip with hardly a stop for groceries as we explored the national parks of the West. Musical and a good example; Mom worked hard, was positive, beautiful, loving and caring to all who knew her. We couldn't have had a better Mother and friend. ---Tim
April Barber Gardiner posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Sister Grossnickle was a treasure to know! I looked up to her so much....her talents and love for others. I am grateful for my life to touch hers.
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Shelley Ramirez posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
I can’t think of a time when I came into contact with Frances that she wasn’t smiling. That is the biggest thing I will remember about her. Always a smile, so genuine and kind. She will be greatly missed.
Melanie Wright Emry posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
She was a joy in my life. I remember taking piano lessons from her and loving every interaction I ever had with her at church. She always had such a beautiful smile.
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Ryan Glenn posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
I'll never forget Sister Grossnickle, the hours of working with me and my brothers on the piano. What she taught me fueled a love for music that continues with my kids learning piano, singing, and other instruments. She was always willing to give a hug and a smile. I always felt remembered and loved by her when visiting Oregon City and crossing her path though my own lessons were 25+ years ago. You are a special woman and will be missed for sure!
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Chris (Draper) Parry posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
I loved every one of my interactions with Sister Grossnickle! She was a part of my younger life as a teenager growing up in Oregon City, and it was a special event when she attended my marriage to Doug in the Portland Temple with her husband as he sealed us together. Many of the words I remember spoken that day by her husband were precious because I knew Frances: she was always the epitome of a gracious, kind and straight arrow woman! Every time we visited the old ward in Oregon City she would always remember my face and, even though she had a close relationship with my older sister, she would treat me like I was one of her favorites. Truly appreciate her scaring off a bear while camping! I want to be just like her!
Chris (Draper) Parry
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Shellie & Bob Glenn posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
How blessed we feel to have known and loved Frances! I met her in my young adult years and have continued that friendship these many years. We had some great times over the years - all seemed to involve a lot of giggling! She gave piano lessons to our sons, always with patience and kindness. Oh, how we all looked forward to the recitals with her wonderful goodies and punch! Eventually, we met to play piano duets together for fun. That progressed to the place where we gave each other lessons: I was to teach her how to sight read; she was to teach me music theory. I failed in learning, but she got to sight read well! She taught me gardening and canning tips and frugality in everything. She was a wealth of information, and always willing to share. And she kindled in my husband a love of dipping chocolates which he continues to this day. She will always be a great example to us of a good friend, stalwart and dedicated wife, mother, and woman of God.
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Paul Hinman posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Frances was a wonderful “second Mom” to Chan and me, as we spent so much time spent playing with the Grossnickle boys at their place and on the river. I don’t recall seeing her ever other than cheerful. I think she gave me violin or piano lessons for a while, which, unfortunately, didn’t stick, through no fault of hers. She and Jim Bean sang a beautiful rendition of “Hawaiian Wedding Song” in a duet for Connie and me at our Oregon wedding reception. It had to be the highlight of the evening, because today, 50 years later, that is our only recollection from the event. Connie and I were fortunate to have dinner with her at Jerry’s home last year when we were scouting out family reunion sites in Oregon, and found her as bright and cheerful as ever. She is a noble, beautiful lady, fondly remembered.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
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