Birth date: Jul 12, 1928 Death date: Oct 26, 2020
Frances Elinor Nilsen was born on July 12, 1928, to Anton and Marie Nilsen. Little Frances came home to a big brother, Vernon, who was two years old. She would share a room in her new home with her mother’s sister, Margaret, who l Read Obituary
Although we didn't know your parents David, through your wonderful memorial, we were able to touch their lives. Thank you for letting us share with you. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. We Love you, George & Pat Graham
Even now I can't stop thinking of how Ms. Frances aka "Grandma Zetterberg" made me feel on all those Sundays I had the honor to serve her. Granted she was not my grandmother by blood, but she was in the spirit. Her smile, alone, would always light me up like it was Christmas morning. I can't think of a time when I didn't try to get a hug or an encouraging word from her. She exuded warmth, grace, love, and a pureness of heart that I believe we all could learn & glean from. When the Scriptures say "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God"; I think of Grandma Zetterberg. May The Lord truly bless the legacy she's left behind. =)
Angelo Lumpkin
I only had the opportunity to interact with Ms. Frances in the past few years. She made me smile and often made me laugh with her quick wit and spunk. She was an awesome example for her children and I have been blessed to experience the fruit of her labors through the relationships I have with her awesome daughters. Her legacy continues with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. I'm so thrilled for her to be home with Jesus, but oh will I miss seeing her around the office. :)
I deeply appreciated the fine character of Frances. She was always loving, kind, gentle, sweet, friendly, happy, humorous, giving, talented with her accordion playing and singing with her daughters, deep love for God, devotion to the church and church family, a real treasure, was a great example to us younger ones, and raised an awesomely wonderful family. Thank you for leaving a might-powerful legacy behind and will keep you in my heart until we meet again. Much love and admiration for a life well lived, Karilyn Beckner
It’s exciting to know that Frances is in Heaven celebrating life with Jesus. I hope she is standing next to my mom singing and laughing. My mom, Lillian Rody, had so many precious memories to share about Frances. Growing up my mom would share stories about how important her friendship with Frances was in school. As Christians they stuck together and it made it very special. She was a very positive friend and always was an encourager. As they grew up, they sang together many times in church. Lloyd was the orchestra leader, my mom was the piano player, so lots of spending time together for sure. I remember Frances sharing a smile every time I saw her. My mom shared the story about Frances and Lloyd driving home after my parent’s wedding. The drive was from Portland to Seattle so Lloyd was smart to ask her to move over!!! Fun to hear the story again. I can hear my mom telling me that story as I read the obituary. Lots of memories from way back. She will be missed but we all are so blessed by her fun, encouraging influence. Blessings to all your family. You all have parts of both your parents to carry on to the next generation. Praise God for how special they both were.
As said in the obituary to know Frances was to know unconditional love and
warm acceptance. What a precious woman of God. So blessed to have met and known birth she & her husband. Condolences to the family. We shall meet again. What a joy it will be.
