BARE M. Frances Marrie Bare, age 81, of Maumee, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 18, 2007. She was born April 3, 1925, in W. Jefferson (Ashe County), North Carolina. Frances was dedicated to her family, which led to various jobs throughout her life, although, it was her love and commitment to her husband, children and grandchildren that she was most proud of and found most rewarding. She also enjoyed her many friends. Frances had a love for music that began at an early age. She enjoyed performing in the Cook and Harless quartet, providing special music to area churches. She also enjoyed singing and playing guitar. Frances was a charter member of East Toledo Baptist Church and very much enjoyed teaching her grandchildren about the bible. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Donald Ray Bare; parents, Joseph Romey and Flora May Killen; 3 brothers; 5 sisters and son-in-law, Jim McCoin. Frances leaves behind 7 children, Diane McCoin, Devonna (Earl) Linden, Patty (Doug) Wilson, Barb (Dan) Koder, Donna (David) Overbeek, Michelle (Mike) Pilaczynski, Donald Michael (Barbara) Bare; 33 grandchildren; 24 great- grandchildren; as well as sisters, Bess Eldridge, Louise Moses, Jewel Dunn, Jean Sawyer, Ruby Simmons and dear friend, Defoe (Dee) Logan; sisters-in-law, Altalee Lewis, Lenna Hodgson and Joane Killen. Friends may call at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-8 p.m. The funeral will be on Friday, February 23, 2007, at 10 a.m., officiated by Reverend John LaPrarie. Interment Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. The family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Oncology Center of Northwest Ohio, Monclova Rd., Maumee, Ohio with our special thanks for their loving care.

Published in the Toledo Blade from 2/21/2007 - 2/22/2007.