Feb. 1, 1934 – Sept. 29, 2010

Francis A. Marciniak (Blue Grandma, Franny), age 76, of Bend, lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 29, 2010.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 7, at 11:00 am, at Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

Fran was born February 1, 1934, in Kansas, to Mr. and Mrs. Aurenheimer.

She was the mother of four children, 15 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren.

She married her husband, John Marciniak in Reno, Nevada, after which they moved from California to Bend, Oregon in the 70s.

She was a long time employee of over 15 years at Jakes Truck Stop and Diner. Fran was actively involved in the Church of the Nazarene. She also held dear to her, her family and pets. She was also loved by numerous friends.

Fran is survived by Wes and Patti Terpening of Sioux Falls, S. Dakota, John and Sherry Mort of Astoria, Oregon, Brad and Tammy Terpening of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and her grandchildren, Tiffany Heiden of Salem, Shawna and Cory Cecil or Bend, Tabitha and Jeff McGlaughlin of Biglerville, Anna Mort of Milton Freewater, Bessie Mort of Astoria, Angel, Jonathan and Chelsea Mort of Astoria, Danica, Jada and Tesa Terpening of Souix Falls and Brett, Tara and Erik Terpening of Minneapolis; as well as 18 great-grandchildren, Justice, Rayvyn and Daisy Cunningham, Kess Cecil, Richard, Branden and Dawson Pitts, Damian and Ivy McGlaughlin, Kiara, Kyle, Nicole, Olivia Goodman, Sebastian Merano, Demitri and Alexia Budde, Austin and Trenton Heiden; and her dogs, Baby and Regan.

Fran was predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aurenheimer; her beloved husband, John Marciniak; her son, Rick Terpening; and her grandson, Shane Heiden.

Francis was a energetic loving woman who will be missed by all.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions in Francis’ name may direct them to the American Cancer Society.

Niswonger Reynolds Funeral Home is handling the final arrangements. Please visit our website at www.niswonger-reynolds.com to sign our electronic guest register for the family.

Francis A. Marciniak