Frances Marie Lieser

Frances M. Lieser, 68, of Gill, died October 17, 2013, the result of an accident with her ATV on her property. Frances was born October 20, 1944 in Greeley, to Lee and Mabel Lieser. She lived most of her life in Johnstown then Loveland before moving to Gill. Frances graduated from Roosevelt High School and went to work for HP in Fort Collins where she was a supervisor until she retired. She loved animals and started out with Morgan Horses of which she won numerous awards. She then trained search and rescue dogs and helped start the search and rescue in Larimer County for which she was awarded highly for all her work. After moving to Gill, Frances began training dogs to work with sheep and ducks, etc. Frances helped others train dogs on her property; she and her dogs competed in trials and won awards there also. Her deep love for animals and her unique way with them will be deeply missed.

Fran is survived by her brother, Les Lieser (Marie) of Greeley and brother, Irvin Lieser (Eva) of Fort Collins, a niece and four nephews and their families, and friend, Pam Dixon of Golden. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Mabel Lieser, and brother Jerry.

The family of Frances Lieser would like to extend their deepest gratitude to all of Fran’s friends and associates for the tremendous support they have given during this time of need.

Private family services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Search and Rescue or 4-H Club both in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 W. 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634

Please visit www.stoddardsunset.com to sign online guestbook.