Frances Louise Salstrom
November 1933- April 2026

Frances was a long-time resident of Eureka and a cherished friend to many. She was born in Oklahoma to her Texan parents, Roy and Audrey George, and moved frequently throughout Texas and California for her father’s work until reaching Eureka during her high-school years.

While attending Eureka High, she met her husband, Leland. They married a few months after graduation and were a devoted couple throughout their lives. They were both very active in planning and attending numerous high school reunions, enjoying those friendships for over 50 years.

Fran raised three children while working as a medical office manager for about 40 years for Dr. Joe Walsh, who became a dear friend, as well as his later colleagues. She attended training over the years that gave her proficiency in medical billing. She later worked in other medical offices.

She enjoyed travelling and many happy gatherings with family and friends. She loved taking her small travel trailer camping to local rivers with groups of friends and family. In later years, a cabin in Willow Creek provided many hours of outdoor fun, becoming a mini-farm that supplied tomatoes to friends and businesses in Eureka, as well as vegetables and fruits for family.

Fran loved old movies, reading, knitting, playing board games and Bingo. She and Leland enjoyed attending local music events, especially the annual Jazz Festival. In later years they enjoyed cruises with her brother Rick and his wife Judy, with a special cruise to Alaska for just the two of them.

Fran was an active member of Quota Club of Eureka, a local service organization. She volunteered to work the polls, assisting during elections, and at The Discovery Shop for the American Cancer Society. She supported her children’s 4-H activities and other endeavors throughout the years. She was a devoted mother and beloved aunt, grandma and friend.

Her greatest sadness was the loss of her oldest and youngest child in their early thirties.

Frances is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leland Salstrom; her parents, Roy and Audrey George; her sister, Patricia George; her son, Michael Salstrom; her daughter, Kathryn Salstrom Weaver and son-in-law Daniel Weaver; and many other relatives and friends. All are greatly missed.

She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Salstrom (Dale); her brothers Richard George (Judy) and Roger George (Cherry); her grandsons Caleb and Ezra Salstrom; her great grandsons Gabriel Salstrom and Sebastian Salstrom; and many nieces and nephews.

She passed away on April 7 at the age of 92 while living quietly at her daughter’s home.

The family sends special thanks to those who helped care for her: Jamie, Kim, Naila, Dale, Sherri, Providence at Home, and Hospice of Humboldt.

There will be a gathering for family and friends on Sunday, May 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 3580 I Street in Eureka.

Donations can be sent to the Michael Salstrom Photography Scholarship Fund at Humboldt Area Foundation. https://hafoundation.org/

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