Frances Leishman

LEISHMAN FRANCES IRENE (WATSON) LEISHMAN, beloved wife of the late Wallace Leishman, passed away peacefully in Lethbridge on Friday, September 13, 2013 at the age of 96 years. Fran will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Norris (Janet) of Raymond, Kent (Janice) of Lethbridge, and by her daughter Mary Ann (Cameron) Platt of Lethbridge. She is also survived by grandchildren: Chad (Theresa) Leishman, Kirsten (Hyrum) Erickson, Lindsay (Jared) Ord, Stephanie (James) Smith, Kelli Ann (Duane) Ellingson, Clark (Samantha) Platt, Brigham (Kristin) Leishman, Kate (Will) Waldie, Curtis (Ashley) Platt as well as twenty-seven great grandchildren and one sister, Ruby Hornberger Leavitt. In addition, she is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Fran was the fourth child of Alfred and Mary (Wilson) Watson and was predeceased by sisters Alta Pitcher, Kate Watson, Hazel Adamson, Norma Stanford Orr and by brother Harold Watson. Fran was born on May 19, 1917 at the Watson homestead near Mountain View Alberta. She grew up in a loving pioneer family and felt fortunate to live and work in this beautiful part of the world. As a young lady, Mom worked as a cook on several haying crews (including the Birdseye Ranch) and as a chambermaid at motels in Waterton Park. The pay was low but the lifestyle was terrific. Mom married Wallace Leishman March 30, 1946. The family lived for a short time at Hill Spring, then moved to Cardston, and in 1952 to Lethbridge when Dad joined the Lethbridge City Police Force. After the kids were in school, Fran worked part time making chocolates in the basement of Stubbs Pharmacy. Christmas was a great time at the Leishman home because Beth Stubbs generously allowed her workers to take home any chocolates that had blemishes or imperfections on them - so there was always enough chocolate for everyone. She looked forward each month to meeting with her "club" ladies where they played games and performed service projects together. Wally and Fran had the type of relationship most married couples desire but rarely achieve. Early in their marriage they agreed that the children would never see them argue. They achieved this lofty goal, although there was a time or two when their children remember Dad taking a long walk by himself. Their family has had the privilege of watching two best friends married for over 59 years unselfishly consider the needs and comfort of the other before considering themselves. Fran leaves a legacy of showing her progeny how life should be lived - with honesty, integrity, dignity, laughter and loving your children, really loving your grandchildren, and really, really loving your great grandchildren. Friends may meet the family on Thursday, September 19 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge or at the church prior to the funeral service on Friday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, MOUNTAIN HEIGHTS CHAPEL, 175 Rocky Mountain Blvd. West, Lethbridge, with Bishop Robert Rice officiating. Interment to follow in the Cardston Cemetery at 3:00 p.m.

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