Thinking of especially today. I still pass your number in my phone and want to call you. Love and miss you so much 💓 

Hey Franciniqua. It's very weird to be writing this. Ever since Bigfish, we would reconnect every few months or so just to keep in touch and I'm going to miss that. You and Ed and I were always down for anything, especially a crossword puzzle... but not too challenging because we needed to finish it on lunch break! You were generous and funny and always had vast knowledge to impart to me, hence your nickname, The Swami. I thoroughly appreciated your snarky side which always made me laugh. Thanks for coming to visit me before I moved away. I will never forget that. I will never forget you. Peace be with you, my friend.  - Heidi


Thank you so much for your friendship, Franci. We had so many sweet memories, and I'll keep them in my heart forever. I'll miss your sense of humor and feistiness.  Looking through your family photos brings a smile and a tear. It's clear that you were loved by so many.


Ooh my dear sweet Girl Franci.I remember when you were just a little girl running around my house always laughing smiling playing with my kids. You always made me laugh.you were such a very good soul and so beautiful  with everything you did.Im so proud to say I got to be blessed with you being my Niece ,you were always a little rambunctious as a little girl so until we meet again you little Fire ball take care of my Momma my Daddy my Brother and watch over each and everyone of us I love you more than you will ever know.my  sweet Franci RIP Spread those beautiful wings, you have earned in heaven.I love you !!!!!! Forever!!!!!!

I remember that you always had a huge smile on your face. You were always a huge hearted person thanking about everyone else. You were a mother figure to your sisters. We love you so much. You will always forever be in our hearts!! Love you cuz.

Oh my dear Franci, you were truly an amazing person from the day we met. You always did focus on the positive, even if life was falling apart around you. Your laugh was contagious and your smile so beautiful.  You were my rock when we were young living in Kansas. I wish we could go back to those nights of sitting in the lawn chairs, in the country, talking and laughing all night. I will never forget your love and friendship. One of my favorite memories was going to summer camp. We didn't make it to most of our classes but we had a great time.  I pray you are at peace. I know you will always be watching over us all. I promise to do my best to continue to keep your memory alive. I promise to stay in touch with Kade for as long as he let's me. This wasn't the way we were supposed to have our reunion with Kim and Jenny.  But we all made it. We will all be together one last time. I love you sister. You will forever be the wind beneath our wings. 
Big hugs forever.. 

Why do only the good die young? It is just not fair. 
Franci was the most motivated, hard working  funny person!    I admired her so much! She was amazing. This is an absolute tragedy.    My favorite memory with Beautiful Franci.... was when we went to Little  Bear for Carols surprise birthday party. Donna rented a bed and breakfast.  Donna went to pick up Carol , while Franci  finished decorating  the room. I was busy setting up the camcorder  to capture the event.  Suddenly .... we saw car lights in the parking lot! We thought we had another 20 minutes. ( Pre cell phones)
Franci and I ran into the bedroom and hid behind the  dresser.
But oops... We left a beer on the kitchen counter. As Carol and Donna were coming up the stairs... me and Franci realized ... A beer was on the counter... OH no! We were laughing so hard !!! We were  debating  if we should chance getting the beer. (I peed a little bit) from laughing. ... Which made us laugh harder. Carol walks in and says, " Donna,! I think someone has been here, there is a beer on the counter.!
( Carol worked for the police department at the  time and was still in uniform.  LOADED) Carol  said, " Donna, I think we are in the wrong room!   Donna covered by saying, "  NO....I came up earlier to  decorate and left the beer. Carol proceeded to go to the bedroom to put down her suit case.  Me and Franci were crouched down  by the dresser in the dark room,  trying desperately   to hold back our laughter. 
  Innocent Carol is looking for the light switch and  she hears something... and went to pull her gun! (Who wouldn't ???)
Franci and I jumped out... cracking up!! Don't shoot! Happy Birthday!  I was a great night!
I have the video. You will be missed forever, Franci! 


As the sunset rises I'll always think of you my cousin my friend and a very special person to me.you were a great mother sister daughter and so much more.you were loved by so many people.ill always remember your smile it always lit up the room with your presence.i love you more than the moon and all the stars in the sky.RIP fly high angel and watch over all of us.


I'm so sorry to learn about the passing of Franci. I met her several times in recent years at conferences in places like Edmonton and Las Vegas. She always seemed so jovial and up for a good time. My condolences to all her loved ones. She has left us far too soon.

Franci was a great leader of our Crane/Lift Group.    She always solved problems with the same calm approach.    She will be missed.

Pat


OBITUARY

Francina Marie Pride-Motz

15 June, 1974 – 27 May, 2021

Olinger Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery - Crown Hill

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