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JoAnn (Franny) Francis (Beckstead)
Born: April 22, 1945
Died: October 21, 2025
Age at Death: 80 years
April 22, 1945 - October 21, 2025
Franny is survived by her husband, Ken, daughter, two granddaughters and one great granddaughter.
Both Franny and Ken served on our McClatchy 63 reunion committee for years. They were always enthusiastic and fun to be with.
Their daughter had a small Celebration of Life for her in Elk Grove.
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Bill Kelso
JoAnn was a very nice lady. It is sad that she is no longer with us.
I also want to send my regards to Ken. So sorry for your loss. Wish you the best and hope you are OK.
John Sertich
Bill is correct about JoAnne being a very nice person but, more importantly, she was fun to be around. Those of us who did have never forgotten her. Ken, I am very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
John Sertich
Roger Kircher
JoAnn was always fun for to be around. Kenny and Franny a great couple and sorry to hear about this loss.
Susie Weidman (Arnold)
So sorry to hear the news of Franie's passing. She was always a fun friend. Also enjoyed working with her and Ken on the Reunion committee in our adult life. Hugs to you Ken and family. RIP old friend 💔
Ted Woodruff
I am not sure but didn't she drive here brother old car to school today, and like everyone else she was a great lady RIP
Carol Gee (Siefkin)
I was saddened to read about the loss of Franie. She always had a smile on her face and was happy for everyone. Ken my heart goes out to you and your family. I have not seen either of you in years but that does not mean I don't remember our times growing up and laughs during our lives at school.
Fondly, Carol Gee Siefkin
Peggy Fredlund (Schaffran)
I was sad to hear that Joanne has passed away . My memory with Joanne was after High School. We were both very young mothers and I was walking my baby and didn't know that Joanne lived near by and was walking her baby. We soon got together and strolled our babies together. Every reuion she would mention the walking of our babies, REST IN PEACE Joanne!!!
Peggy Fredlund Schaffran
Margaret Rodda
The best thing about JoAnn was that she was so genuine. No Frills. What you saw was what you got. I have to say a word about Kenny. We both worked for the Department of Justice and every once in awhile I'd run into him. One of the sweetest men I've ever known. I'm surprised he ended up in law enforcement. I can only imagine him in a tense confrontation saying, " Hey, buddy... put down the gun... Let's go have a beer and work this thing out..."
Joanne and Kenny were married for 62 years. What a great friendship they must have had. What a great model they were for their children. What a great model they were for all of us..
Francis Patrick Hassey (MidTerm)
Ken,
My condolances you and your families lost. Franny was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. I remember some good times we shared when we were very young. I am sorry I was unable to attend pass reunions to taik with you both and catch up on life.
Patrick Hassey
Donna Miller (Fairchild)
Joanne was so much fun! We were in Camp Fire Girls together. Another time, her mother drove us to All City Choir practice and the car's horn got stuck! We all kept laughing while her mother searched for a gas station to help. JoAnn welcomed me at one of our class reunions; she greeted me with genuine warmth. She was loved and will be missed.