Frances passed peacefully on March 23 with her son James Ogden and daughter Debbie by her side.

She was born Frances Mae Smith February 10, 1932. She married Melvin Ray Ogden Sr, and was married for 65 years. Her family grew by three: Melvin Jr, Linda Marie and James Franklin. They moved to Whidbey Island in 1967 to raise her family and her beloved goats. She was proudly known as the “Goat Lady”.

She had seven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

She was much loved and will be missed by all.