Frances Marie Parisoff Bidding born, January 17, 1931 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Anna and Gustave Parisoff. She attended Cathedral Elementary School and later Immaculate Conception School, where she enjoyed elocution classes, theater and dance.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Gus and Anna Parisoff, brothers: Gus, Alex, Ottis, and Tom Parisoff, her husband Jack, infant son Kurt, mother-in-law, Blanche Torbett, and sister-in-law, Ella Brahler.
On September 25, 1946, she married Jack Warren Bidding. They had seven children. She is survived by six of them and their spouses: Jack, Carolyn Brooks (Paul), Sue White (Carl), Chuck (Cheryl), Richard (Mary) and Bob (Kathy), sister-in-law, Mary (Teddy) Parisoff, along with many nieces and nephews.
She was very involved in many of the lives of her 12 surviving grandchildren: Kimberly Trueblood, Jacob White, Mindy Anaya, Jesse White, Jessica Mann, Kale Bidding, Gabriel Bidding, Logan Bidding, Ryan Bidding, Pierce Bidding, Anna Bidding and Andrew Bidding along with 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Frances loved her family and made each one feel special.
Her commitment as a military spouse took the family to Texas, Illinois and California. They returned home to St. Joseph, Missouri in December of 1961.
In 1967, Frances began working for Memorial Park Cemetery as a sales counselor. She would travel often at night all over St. Joseph and many surrounding rural areas to meet with families in their homes. She found great joy in hearing others stories and succeeded at her job because of her ability to connect with people. She continued working at Memorial Park for 25 years.
In 1974, she was widowed when her husband died suddenly. Frances loved her family and made each one feel special.She continued to provide for her children and grandchildren and never remarried. She said one husband was enough.
In her later years, she returned to her Catholic faith, attending Mass at Cathedral Parish and often participating in faith groups led by Deacon Larry Hager. She loved Father Rick. In her last few years of decline, the family appreciated the visits from the church, especially Father Steven Hansen.
We are thankful for the care she received for the past year at Advanced Care. Her caregivers expressed the utmost compassion. We are grateful for her roommate, Wonda Berry, who provided friendship and support to Frances and her family.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Monday, Cathedral of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Father Stephen Hansen, Celebrant. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Parish Rosary 5:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to St. Joseph Cathedral School.
