Francie Marie Dailey
RONAN — On the morning of Feb. 18, 2014, Francie Marie Dailey passed away after a battle with Early On-Set Alzheimer’s, in the company of her husband Bob and her sister Julie.
Francie was born May 29, 1951, in Polson to Del and Lillian Horner. She was the middle child, born between older brother Randy and younger sister Julie. She grew up enjoying Flathead Lake with her family and friends and had a special relationship with her father Del.
She was a cheerleader at Polson High School where she graduated in 1969. She attended Montana State University and then went on to the University of Montana where she received a degree in social welfare. She worked at the Boulder Montana Developmental Center where she enjoyed helping those with mental disabilities and special needs.
Francie married Robert Dailey in Polson in 1978. Francie continued her passion for helping children and received an additional degree in elementary education from the University of Montana. She always remained a loyal Bobcat fan however. Francie and Bob raised their three children Shawn, Bo, and Lena in Polson while she taught elementary school in Ronan and Pablo.
Francie’s favorite times were spent with family and friends during holidays and at her family Flathead Lake home. There are many fond memories of Francie cheering on her children and the Polson Pirates with Bob. One of her favorite experiences was living in Australia with her family by means of a teacher exchange program. There she enjoyed the country and hospitality of new friends. Francie enjoyed traveling and her last big trip was to the Vatican.
She was devoted to her children, her family, her faith, her community, the Catholic Church and the education and welfare of others, with a special interest in helping children. She volunteered her time doing after school programs, prayer groups, DOVES and providing communion for those who could not attend church.
Francie is survived by her devoted and loving husband Bob; best friend and sister Julie and her husband Lonny Hankinson; older brother Randy Horner and his wife Dee; her three children: eldest son Shawn and his wife KC and their children Xander and Shalane; younger son and pilot Bo and his wife Amber and their son Wilson; and daughter Lena and her fiancé Haakon Zaeske.
Our Mother Mary was very dear to Francie and a Rosary will be said at the Immaculate Conception Parish Friday evening, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. The funeral to celebrate Francie’s return to our Heavenly Father will be on Saturday, March 1, at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Polson. This will be followed by a life celebration luncheon. Francie will be buried at the Ronan Cemetery next to the plot of Vince and Ruth Dailey. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to your local food banks.
The family sends special thanks to all who have supported Francie and her family during the challenging times dealing with this difficult disease and also give thanks to those who enjoyed so many wonderful times throughout her life.
Arrangements are under the care of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneral home.com.
