Frances Edmonds

Frances Darlene Edmonds, 90, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2026.

Fran was born on July 10, 1936 in Boise, Idaho to Allie D. Shatto and William F. Geerhart.

She attended high school at International Bible College in San Antonio, Texas.

She married Wirt Edmonds on June 27, 1954 in Caldwell, Idaho. They were married one month shy of 68 years.

They lived their first year in San Antonio, then moved to Boise, Idaho where they lived most of their lives, later moving to Meridian, Idaho.

Fran lovingly served as a housewife and mother, served in many church service roles, participated in Singing Mother’s Nursing Home ministry for over 40 years, and ran Home Builders Supply for many years.

She loved birds, painting, playing the violin, fell in love with the Japanese people – lived in Japan 10 years – learned the language.

Fran loved her family, enjoyed cooking and baking. She enjoyed water and snow skiing. She was a member of Central Assembly of God (now known as CityHope Church) for 55 years.

She is survived by her son, Robert Edmonds, and two daughters, Rosalyn Edmonds and Patti Edmonds Simon, her son-in-law Greg Simon, nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren.

Fran was preceded in death by her devoted husband of nearly 68 years, Wirt Edmonds.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026 at CityHope Church (8650 Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83704). A private burial will take place at Dry Creek Cemetery at a later date where Fran will be laid to rest next to her husband, Wirt.