Fran OwensFran Owens, a resident of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and previously of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly while visiting family in Casper, Wyo. She was 80 years old.
Born in Middlefield, Ohio, on Dec. 23, 1941, Fran was born Fannie Hostetler; she was the daughter of the late Neal and Mary Weaver Hostetler. Fran's mother Mary passed when she was quite young, leaving Fran to help in supporting the family. She developed a tenacity and independence from this which was applauded throughout her life; Fran was vibrant and vivacious!
She enjoyed golfing, travel (especially to visit with family), golfing and had a strong faith in Christ. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Jensen Beach - did we mention she enjoyed golfing?
Fran was a hard worker. She spent nearly 20 years with USF Fabrications, serving as an engineering clerk. She also owned and operated her own boutique in Downtown Warsaw.
On May 30, 1996, Fran was married to David Owens. David survives in Port St. Lucie with a broken heart as do sons: Brian Miller, of North Manchester; Darin (Lori) Miller, of Columbia City; and Andy (Monica) Hoffer, of Douglas, Wyo.; grandchildren: Nick (Callie) McCool, Mike (Athena) McCool, Darin Miller, Jessica (Chad) Veach, Alex Miller, Kylie Hoffer, Karly Hoffer and Cosette; great-grandchildren: Isla, Maeve, Bradley, Conner, Dylon, Kai, Jaxyn, Zoey, Taylor, Cheyenne and Eliza; sisters: Eddie (James) Farmwell, Linda (Roman) Hrynewycz, Carol (Jim) Byler; and brother, Pete (Mary) Hostetler. Two stepdaughters also survive: Jennifer (David) and Jessica (John). She was preceded in passing by her parents and a sister, Martha.
Services are entrusted to Titus Funeral Homes, Warsaw. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27 beginning at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. At noon, Pastor Dave Cripe will officiate Fran's Life Celebration® service; burial will follow in Warsaw's Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorial gifts are encouraged, directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Written condolences may be left for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
