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Francisca 'Fran' G. Crosby

Mar. 9, 1938 - Jul. 19, 2023

Date of Service: Jul. 31, 2023

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BURLEY – Francisca “Fran” G. Crosby (nee Gonzalez Martinez) of Burley, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 85 on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

She was born to Pascual Gonzalez Marcelo and Maria de La Luz Martinez Cortes in Los Morros, Guerrero, Mexico on March 9, 1938. In 1954 she married Bernardo Dimas Reyes and, together, they had six children.

Fran had lived in the Mini-Cassia area since 1971, and spent the last months of her life with her family in Boise.

In 1983 she married Robert “Bob” Bernard Crosby.

Fran lived for her Lord and her family. She was a woman of profound faith and an active member of her church. Fran deeply loved her family and prayed for them by name each day. She took any opportunity to demonstrate her love by cooking meals and calling to check in. Fran enjoyed remaining active and would walk several miles each week at the Heyburn Riverside Park. Her impact was felt by many communities through her care and acts of service. Fran was always eager to help people in need.

Fran was known for her exemplary work ethic at McCain Foods. In September 2015, she retired after nearly 42 years.

Fran is survived by three of her children, Mauro Dimas, Hector (Liliana) Dimas, and Gilberto (Kerstin) Dimas; grandchildren, Celeste Dimas, Ivan (Corrie) Dimas, Israel (Michelle) Dimas, AJ Dimas-Lehndorf, Karis Dimas-Lehndorf, Sophia Dimas, and Jonathan Dimas; great-grandchildren, Emery and Isabel Dimas; and sisters, Isabel, Leonila, Guillermina, Paula, Josefina, and Roberta.

Fran was preceded in death by her first husband, Bernardo (1966); second husband, Bob (1985); her parents; her children, Maria, Santiago and Bernardo; her daughter-in-law, Martha Dimas; and four siblings.

A celebration of life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 31, at Mountain View Christian Center, located at 317 W. 27th St., Burley. The burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.

Friends and family may pay their respects from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley.

“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21

The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Matthew DeTemple and staff at Family Health Services, Dr. Heather Gilbert, Stacy Hieb and staff at Intermountain Healthcare, Dr. Jashmin Patel and staff at St. Luke’s, and Keystone Hospice for the care provided to Fran.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/YVeC8kNKGV4.

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From Brian Abbott:

Our prayers and deepest sympathies at the departure of Fran to be with Christ. We are so thankful she was able to attend Ivan+Corrie’s wedding. She brought the Joy of the Lord that day as well as dignity and honor. She will make heaven a better place! We love you all, Dimas Family, and shed tears of love as you say farewell to Fran. We are so sorry at your loss.
—The Abbott and Kruse families

From Richard Saldaña:

My mother, Pompella H. Saldaña, and Fran were close friends who worked together for many years at Ore-Ida. I met Fran because mom often had me take things to her. Fran always reciprocated by sending just as much stuff back. After retiring, my mom and Fran spent hours talking on the phone about life, family, working at Ore-Ida Foods and most importantly their belief in Jesus Christ.

I will never forget the kindness and condolences Fran and her family extended to us when mom passed away. I've no doubt that she and Fran are now in Heaven enjoying each others company. The Saldaña family extends our sympathies and condolences to Fran's family. She will be missed.

From Thayne and Shannon Baker:

Your mother was a kind and wonderful lady and a great cook. I enjoyed our visits when she came and got her hair done. Our deepest sympathy for your family.

From Sherrie Martin :

I remember mom talking of Fran when she worked at Ore-Ida. When mom retired and Fran and started working together Fran would tell me stories about her and mom. She would bring lunch to me every day and make tamales for Christmas every year for my husband and I. Rest in peace my beautiful friend. I will miss you. May your family find peace knowing you are with our Lord.

From Annette Smith:

Que el amor de Jesús te rodee y traiga consuelo por tu pérdida”. Tu mamá era una mujer tan hermosa. Recuerdo su fidelidad inquebrantable en la Iglesia y su Amor por las personas. Le encantaba darle a la gente su deliciosa comida. Yo sé que ella será extrañada.

From Sherrie Martin :

I remember mom talking of Fran when she worked at Ore-Ida. When mom retired and Fran and I started working together Fran would tell me stories about her and mom. She would bring lunch to me every day and make tamales for Christmas every year for my husband and I. Rest in peace my beautiful friend. I will miss you. May your family find peace knowing you are with our Lord.

From Julia Anderson:

I remember when she came to work for Ore-Ida I helped her out quite a bit. She was so nice to me and always had a big smile for everyone she greeted. Valla con Dios mi Amiga!! Condolences to her family.

From Marjorie Jensen:

I enjoyed working with this sweet lady..I respected her faith so much not afraid to express it as she would say grace before eating her lunch.Or any other time she chose.Very active I enjoyed her friendship very much.RIP sweet lady.

From Ana Hollinger:

A very dedicated and spiritual women who I had the privilege of calling my friend. Now that you're an angel, watch over us. My deepest sympathy to her family.

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