Francine Blair
October 5, 1953 ~ September 24, 2017
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Francine (Fran) Gail Blair, 63, of Miller, SD passed away on September 24, 2017 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
There was a Remembrance Celebration for family and friends to come and share fellowship with each other and celebrate Fran’s life from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2017 September at the Friendship Center in Miller, SD. Food and refreshments was served throughout the afternoon.
Francine was born on October 5, 1953 in Huron, SD to Keith and Geraldine (Smith) Speirs. She married Stephen M. Blair on October 5, 1983 in Rapid City, SD.
Francine had a great love for animals, and in particular dogs. She and her husband raised Chinese Shar Pei’s for many years, while living in Gillette, Wy. She also had a love of travel. With her husband Steve, they traveled the world to such places like Africa, Yemen, Venezuela, and the United Arab Emirates. While traveling, she often did volunteer work, in some of these countries.
She is survived by her daughter, Valerie Peterson of Miller, SD; son-in-law, Joseph P. Koeck of Ree Heights, SD; Ten grandchildren: Gabrielle (Tyler), Alan (Deidee), Christian, Leanne, Ryan, Lisa, Julian, Alicia, Noah, and Seth; five great grandchildren: Aiyana, Zachariah, Evony, and Tyler Jr., and Colby; four brothers: Dennis (Terri) Lyftogt, Stephen (LaDonna) Speirs, William Speirs, Kevin (Lori) Speirs; one sister, Cindy Arland; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen M. Blair; parents, Keith and Geraldine Speirs; daughters, Jill Hunt and Tara Koeck; brother-in-law, John Arland; sister-in-law, Candie Blair; grandma, Alice Timm; and first husband, Scott Hunt.
The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, to please donate to one of the many organizations dedicated to fighting cancer.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Fran’s arrangements.
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My sincere sympathy to the family of Francine Gail Blair.
Cindy and Kevin so sorry for your loss.
Rest In Peace my childhood friend.
We are sorry for your loss.
My condolences to the family in this difficult moments. Please remember that God can comfort us. So draw close to God in prayer so He can draw close to you to comfort you and to give you that peace of God that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:6;7).
Cindy, Kevin and all of Fran’s family- My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. May you find comfort in the memories of Fran and in the love of God, family and friends. Hugs and blessings to everyone!
Dear Sister Fran- We are truly going to miss you. I in particular will miss our phone ‘talks’ about Life, Our families, Crazy Texans and your ‘lead foot’ driving. I don’t think anybody will ever beat your driving time from Houston to Miller :)!! I know you are in a better place. Love you much. Your Brother Dennis
Cousins have such a special place in growing up! My heart goes out to Frans family!