While members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are familiar with the fact that Pres. Monson began his church service as a bishop at age 22 and was ordained an apostle at age 36, they also recognized that Frances Monson was by his side, a young wife and mother. Their third child, Cl When she walked into the kitchen she found her mother on the floor in a pool of blood. Frances Monson had a gash on the back of her head that apparently was from hitting it on a drawer that was open. For the next two and a half weeks she was unconscious and when she awoke was still unable to speak.Congressman Jason Chaffetz released this statement, My deepest sympathies are with President Thomas S. Monson today with the passing of his beloved companion Sister Frances Monson. Julie and I join with LDS Church members and others around the world in mourning her passing and remembering her quiet
Date: May 17, 2013
Category: U.S.
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Frances Monson, wife of Mormon church leader, dies - USA Today
According to a news release by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Frances Monson had been hospitalized for several weeks and "passed away peacefully of causes incident to age" while surrounded by family. Funeral arrangements are pending.Thomas and Frances Monson still had children at home when Thomas became an apostle and began traveling the world for his church. Dibb said her mother would often use this time to take on big projects, such as cleaning the garage.
Frances Monson taught her boys to raise Birmingham Roller pigeons. She was a bargain hunter, reading both Salt Lake City newspapers daily searching for coupons and deals, her daughter said. As the family's handywoman, she spent Christmas morning assembling bikes, toys and doll houses.She was also known as a supportive wife. In an often-repeated story, Frances Monson once stood next to a window to hear her husband give a speech even after ushers told her women were not allowed to stand in the doorway to listen.
Date: May 17, 2013
Category: U.S.
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Dibb said her final memory of her mother will be from a drive home together after Dibb spoke at the church's general young women conference. Though Frances Monson could no longer have full conversations due to numerous falls, she let her daughter know how proud she was.
Date: May 17, 2013
Category: U.S.
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