Our American Family - Person Sheet
Our American Family - Person Sheet
NameFrances Mae “Fran” SOLDANO 256
Birth Date28 Apr 1923
Birth PlacePueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado
Death Date7 Jun 2021 Age: 98
Death PlacePueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado
Burial Date1 Jul 2021
Burial PlaceDenver, Denver County, Colorado, Fort Logan National Cemetery
FatherFrank SOLDANO , N14 (1881-1959)
MotherPasquala GEANETTA , N15 (1887-1960)
Spouses
Birth Date12 Oct 1919
Birth PlaceParsons, Labette County, Kansas
Death Date29 May 2004 Age: 84
Death PlacePueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado
Burial Date2 Jun 2004
Burial PlaceDenver, Denver County, Colorado, Fort Logan National Cemetery
MotherFlorence Mae DODSON (1898-1984)
Family ID162
Marr Date5 Apr 1942
Marr PlaceParsons, Labette County, Kansas
ChildrenLinda (1943-2013)
 R. (1944-)
 N. (1951-)
 S. (1955-)
 D. A. (1957-)
Notes for Frances Mae “Fran” SOLDANO
Frances Baity, 98, was born in Pueblo on April 28th, 1923 to Frank and Pasquala Soldano. She was the youngest of eight. Fran graduated as the Salutatorian of her class when she graduated from Pleasant View High School in 1941. After graduation she joined two of her older sisters in Los Angeles and worked as a seamstress in the war effort. In L.A. she met the love of her life: a tall, handsome soldier named Frank. Frank and Fran were married on April 12th, 1942 in Parsons Kan. Frank served in the United States Air Force and Fran served as well as she moved their growing family to bases in England, Germany, Las Vegas, New Mexico and Denver. Fran loved being a military wife. She and Frank were able to travel extensively in Europe and she had a spirit of adventure and positivity that allowed her to make friends wherever they went. In 1965, Frank retired and Fran and Frank purchased the Soldano homestead including the house Fran was born in. Here they put down deep roots. Fran was a quintessential homemaker, a fabulous cook and a grand champion quilt maker. She quickly became friends with her neighbors and became a pillar in the First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and served in a variety of roles for almost 40 years. Fran had a deep love for her husband, her family, her friends and for God. Her faith has inspired many to walk more closely with God. At Fran’s 95th birthday party, there were over 100 guests who came to honor her. Age never kept her from making new friends. Fran became a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in 2016 and quickly built many new friendships. She was known for her faith, love and gracious spirit. Fran is survived by her children: Robert (Phyllis) Baity, Norman (Kathy) Baity, Steve (La Dawn) Baity, Doug (Suzanne) Baity; Grandchildren: Matt (Kari) Baity, Laura (Chris) Miller, Lisa (Daniel) Pitman, David (Mandi) Overholser, Lauren (Phil) Salvador and Laine Williams; and Great-GrandChildren: Jonas and Lucy Overholser, Jordan Williams, Jack and Noah Baity, Charlotte Salvador and Lila Miller as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Baity; her daughter, Linda Overholser; son-in-law, Steve Overholser; her parents; and her siblings. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, June 14th, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene, 84 Stanford Ave., Pueblo, Colo. Interment will be July 1st at Fort Logan Cemetery in Denver, Colo. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com

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Notes for Frank Robert (Spouse 1)
Pueblo Chieftain Obituary Tuesday, June 1, 2004 12:00 am
Frank R. Baity, 84, passed away May 29, 2004. Frank was born Oct. 12, 1919, in Parsons, Kan. He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps before enlisting in the Army Air Corps in 1941. He served in the Philippines, Leyte and Okinawa during World War II and in England during the Berlin Airlift. He retired after 24 years of service from the U.S. Air Force. He was one of the first to obtain rank as chief master sergeant when it was created in 1960. After retirement he worked for the U.S. Postal Service and farmed on St. Charles Mesa. Frank was a member of First Baptist Church and was a 33rd degree Mason. He was an avid golfer, a master gardener and enjoyed bird watching. Family members said, "He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. We will miss his humor and his hugs." Survived by his wife of 62 years, Frances Baity; children, Linda (Stephen) Overholser, Boulder, Robert (Phyllis) Baity, Mendham, N.J., Norman (Kathy) Baity, Littleton, Stephen (La Dawn) Baity, Castle Rock, and Doug (Suzanne) Baity, Denver; sister, Thelma Clary, Parsons, Kan.; and grandchildren, David Overholser, Matthew, Laura, Elisabeth, Lauren and Laine Baity. Preceded in death by his parents, Florence Mae and Robert F. Baity Sr.; brothers, Joe and Tom; and sister, Pauline. He will lie in state at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday. Military honors and private interment Wednesday, at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. Memorial service, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2004, at First Baptist Church, ninth and Grand, with Pastor Wayne Dvirnak officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church through the funeral home.258
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