Frances Marie Miniken's Obituary
Frances Marie Miniken
July 26, 1947 – April 17, 2026
Frances Marie Miniken, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend passed away on April 17, 2026. Frances was born July 26, 1947 to Donna and Marvin Heckenlaible of Highmore, South Dakota. Frances graduated from high school in 1965 and attended National Business College in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Frances married Harry Miniken on May 31, 1969 and they spent 57 wonderful years together.
Frances is survived by her husband Harry, sons Derrick (Tracie), Tyson, Nathan (Maegan), grandchildren Connor, Kahri, Reiker, sister Erma Van Zee (Garry), brother-in-law John Miniken (Claudia), and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
Frances will be dearly missed and remembered for her love of family and friends.
Services honoring Frances are scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 as follows:
10:00am-12:30pm
Funeral Service and Reception
Mountain View Funeral Home
Celebration of Life Building
4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(Follow signage for the Celebration of Life Center --Blue line on main road as you come into the memorial park)
2:00pm
Graveside Service (who would like to attend)
Tahoma National Cemetery
18600 SW 240th Street
Kent WA 98042
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or a charity of your choice in Frances’ name.
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