Frances Evelyn Phelps

Obituary Frances Evelyn Phelps November 15, 1913 ?" December 17, 2009 Proud Navy wife Loved her sailor husband, Lt. Cmdr. William James Phelps. Escaped the bombing of Pearl Harbor and built steadfast homeports in San Francisco, Long Beach, Honolulu, Red Hill, Greenbelt, Norfolk, Washington DC, Tacoma, and Bremerton. Loyal friend Shared her husband's passion for camping and fishing. Built her life around the company of dear friends Mable & Ray Stewart since 1947. Active body Looked forward to daily morning strolls at Villa Plaza; Enjoyed unhurried talks in her kitchen and brief talks on the phone. Blessed with good health for all of her 96 years. Diligent student of life Enjoyed Webster's dictionary and crossword puzzles as much the novels she read each day. Military secretary, librarian, civil servant, public health worker, dry cleaning attendant, and IRS analyst. Graceful and embracing Spirit Reveled in San Francisco's dance halls and outdoor soirees with island music in Kapalani Park. Treasured Sunday drives wherever she lived. Sent a sewing machine to Africa to help a grandchild's former nanny earn a living and construct a new home in a faraway village Loving Sister, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother Supported her family and others, raising three brothers and her dear sister, Florence. Survived by her daughters Sharon Arlene Sargent (Robert), Judith Gaye Krigsman (Irwin),grandchildren Robert Sargent Jr., Bill Sargent, Debbie Grieser, Tammy Rothschiller, Edward Scott Krigsman, Trudy Casey, Mary Tawa Krigsman, Louie Krigsman, and ten great-grandchildren.