Anna Ruth Francis-Jack “Ky ow tan ii” (61) was welcomed with joy into the Nespelem, Washington home of Terry Simon Francis and Dora Rose Owhi-Francis on February 3, 1954 and unexpectedly left us from her Nespelem, Washington home on April 21, 2015, leaving a great sadness in the hearts of all. Affectionately known as “Panda” to those who knew and loved her, Anna graduated with a BA and was a proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, serving her people as “Peacemaker Administrator.”
Predeceased by both of her parents: Terry Simon Francis and Dora Rose Owhi-Francis; Panda’s legacy proudly lives on through her children: Jeremy Jack, Joe Jack and Miranda Jack; grandchildren: Lee Jack, Warren Jack, Rosalee Jack, Elissa Jack, Erika Jack and Kaelin Jack; sister: Gloria “Glo” Simpson and brothers: Terry Francis Jr. and Gary Francis.
Anna’s 2:00pm dressing, Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 at Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, Washington was followed by a wake beginning that evening at 7:00pm in the Nespelem Community Center, Nespelem, Washington. She was laid to rest at sunrise in Nespelem’s Owhi Cemetery, Thursday, April 23rd, 2015.
Please sign Panda’s on-line register book at www.stratefuneralhome.com . Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, WA is honored to serve her family.
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