Frances Ruth Salazar Gower was born March 17, 1943 in Gerber, CA to William and Florence Salazar. She was beautiful, independent, and athletic, a woman who loved to play sports. Fran was an avid bowler, competed in tennis and was the champion archer in her high school. She was often on several softball leagues at the same time, zipping from Colfax to Grass Valley so she could play two games in the same night. She pitched slow and fast pitch, practicing for hours in the backyard. Fran always kept a fishing pole and tackle box in the trunk of her car so she could go fishing on a moment’s notice.
Fran married Perry Gower Jr. and raised four children, Chanda, Kimberly, Cheri, and Perry III, losing a fifth child, Steven, just 5 days after he was born. She had 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Fran loved animals, often taking in strays throughout her life. Her most recent rescued pets, Chihuahua, Bella and a cat, CeCe were rehomed with one of her daughters.
Fran passed away February 16th at Carson Tahoe Medical Center with her daughter Cheri and Son-in-Law Stephen by her side. She will be fondly remembered for her beauty and sassy personality.
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