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Obituary: Frances "Fran" Belote Dwyer

She was 97 years old
Posted at 8:43 AM, Sep 16, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-16 10:45:43-04

On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, Fran Belote Dwyer, loving mother of three, grandmother of five and great-grandmother of seven, passed away peacefully. She was 97 years old.

Fran was born in Tracy, Montana to Joseph Hocevar and Frances Slemberger in 1922, the oldest of 5 siblings who include, Dorothy, Joe, Frank and Elsie. Fran married LeRoy Belote in 1942 and they had three children, Linda, Lee, and Leslie. LeRoy passed away in 1976, and she married Eugene Dwyer in 1985.

She was Catholic and regularly worshipped in Cascade and Great Falls. She enjoyed her crocheting, knitting, and quilting. Many of her completed projects are family treasures. She loved her life on the farm, especially seeing all the wildlife outside her window.

To read the complete obituary and share condolences, visit the Schnider Funeral Home website.