The skies are a little brighter tonight, as a new star took its place in the heavens. On Thursday, February 26, 2015, Frances Marie (Pollard) Sweem left her place on earth, for another and better life.
Frances was born on February 16, 1924, in Princeton, Missouri, to Herbert and Veta (Williams) Pollard. At a young age, she moved to Weston County in Wyoming, with her mother, one sister, and two brothers, to join other family members.
She attended school in Upton, Wyoming, and graduated from High School in 1941.
On October 5, 1941, she married Glen H. "Jack" Sweem, in Moorcroft, Wyoming. To this marriage, they raised a son, (John) and a daughter, (Glenda.)
Along with being a great wife, mother, sister, and auntie to several other young people, she kept even busier with jobs as a secretary/bookkeeper. She was a 50-year member of the Grand Chapter of Wyoming Order of the Eastern Star. Her interests and hobbies included: crocheting, knitting, quilting blankets, baking pies, canning and playing the piano.
Frances was preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband (Jack Sweem), one sister (Mary Bateen), two brothers (George Pollard and Charles Pollard), and a son-in-law (Jackie Mobley).
She is survived by her daughter (Glenda Mobley), her son (John & wife Candy Sweem), all from Sheridan, four granddaughters, nine great grand children, and thirteen nieces & nephews.
Cremation has taken place and the family will hold a Celebration of Frances' Life, at a later date.
Her children would like to thank all the staff involved for the care our mother received over the past twelve and a half years at Sugarland Ridge and at Sheridan Manor. Your efforts are deeply appreciated. Also, a thank you to Champion Funeral Home for final arrangements.