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Frances Joyce Baird Rich, 75, known fondly by her family and friends as “Franny or Granny”, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2022 at her home.

She was born August 9, 1946 in Price, Utah to Dave and Norma Tucker Baird.  Frances met and married her best friend and the love of her life, David LeRoy Rich, in 1965.  They had a lifetime of love that spanned over 56 years.

Franny’s foundation was her loved ones, it’s what grounded her.  Her strength, joy, and love of life came from family, friends, and her faith in God.  Her grandchildren, Zane and Seth, brought a new adventure to her life including all sports but especially chasing the boys across Utah watching them wrestle.  Frances had a love for the outdoors including camping, fishing, and bouncing around in the old Ford truck hunting deer in Cat Canyon, Dug-Out, 9-Mile, and Coal Creek with her .30-.30gun!  To say she will be missed is an understatement.  Fran was loved by everyone she met-Heaven gained an angel!

She is survived by her husband, Dave Rich, Wellington; her sons and their spouses, Davey (Sally) Rich, West Point, UT, Johnny (Sue) Rich, Wellington; beloved grandsons, Zane (Angi) and Seth (Brandi) Rich; sister, Mary Ann (Boyd) Henrie, Wellington.

Frances is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Sandra Baird; brother-in-law, Roy Oviatt; aunt and uncle, John (Margaret) Besso.

Funeral service, Saturday, June 25, 2022, 2:00 p.m., at the Wellington Stake Center.  Family will receive friends at Mitchell Funeral Home Friday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the church Saturday one hour prior to service.  Interment, Wellington City Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price and Huntington where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net

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