1941 ~ 2025
Frances Ann Seibold Andersen passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, December 14, 2025, surrounded by her children and adoring husband. She was born April 1, 1941, to Norman George Seibold and Ruby Eliza Davenport in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She grew up in St. Anthony, Idaho, where she loved to swim in the Snake River and made lifelong friends.
As a sophomore, she moved to Rupert, Idaho, graduating from Minidoka High School, where she participated in Pep Club. After high school, she attended Utah State University. She took summer employment in Salt Lake City, where she met Jack Andersen on the steps of the Prescott Apartment Building. Jack was instantly smitten with her smile and wanted to get to know her. They dated for two years before he finally convinced her to marry him on September 17, 1963, in the Salt Lake Temple.
She created a beautiful environment wherever they lived, including Utah, California, Colorado, Jamaica, and Hawaii. She delighted in decorating and having things “just right,” often getting up to move an item even half an inch to ensure perfect balance. Everyone was welcome in her home, whether for a meal or for months.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed serving in various capacities, especially in the Primary and Young Women organizations. She had an unwavering testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Restoration of His Church. She and Jack served as full-time missionaries in the Jamaica Kingston Mission and the Hawaii Honolulu Mission.
She was a voracious reader and spent 11 years working at Deseret Book in the Cottonwood Mall. She relished discussing books and sharing recommendations with many. Fran was a master at sewing, needlepoint, cooking (even though she hated it), and decorating. She was always impeccably dressed and accessorized. She loved to smile and laugh and had a wonderful sense of humor, which she shared freely, fostering the same in her children.
Gardening, avocado toast, the beauty of God’s creation, spectacular sunsets, any body of water, and time spent with her family filled her heart and soul. She held regular Sunday dinners for her family of more than 20 people weekly for many years. She was an excellent example of unconditional love, inclusion, and forgiveness. Gathering extended family for reunions at Alturas Lake, Idaho, and immediate family trips to Zion National Park brought her tremendous joy and created cherished memories. Above all, she treasured her family. She was a devoted companion to Jack for 62 years.
Fran faced all her challenges with dignity and grace, especially during the final months of her life while enduring difficult medical treatments. She maintained her sense of humor even in the hardest of times.
Fran is survived by her sweetheart, Jack; her children: Susan Bone (Randy), Eric Andersen (Brezzie), Angela Randle (Brian), Josh Andersen (Jill), and Mollie Sekikawa (Tony); and her grandchildren: Cassidy, Parker (Rachel), and Preston Bone; Coleman (Grace) and great-granddaughter Indigo; Max (Clara), Andrew (Eliza), Christian, and Violet Andersen; Benjamin (Lili), Emily, and Eliza Randle; Dominic, Everett, and London Andersen; and Anthony and Carter Sekikawa. She is also survived by her brothers: Richard Seibold (Karen), Jerry Seibold, and Bruce Seibold (Debbie). She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Charles Seibold; and her sister, Diane Seibold.
A viewing will be held at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 E. 1300 S., Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
The funeral will be held at the Millcreek Canyon Ward building, 3510 S. 3610 E., Salt Lake City, Utah, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with a viewing from 10:00–10:45 a.m.
Interment will follow at Wasatch Lawn, 3401 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah. (Additional cemetery access at 3300 S. and approximately 1800 E.)
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the Humanitarian Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
I was roomate with Fran many years ago at the Prescott Apartments. She was very kind and gracious. She embroidried a beautiful table cloth that she and Jack gave us for our wedding which is treasured and still used.
Dear Jack,
We were heartbroken to learn of Fran’s passing.
What a sweet and amazing angel, here on earth.
You shared many incredible adventures, over the years, which only proved you two were the perfect match. Memories made.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With our love and deepest sympathies,
DeeDee and Terry
Dear Jack and Andersen family, We are saddened to learn of Fran's passing. We sincerely pray for your comfort and peace at this most difficult time. May the Lord bless each of you with the sure knowledge that life is eternal and that after this life, we can all have joyous reunions with our loved ones.
Cherished getting to know and serve alongside Sister Andersen in Jamaica - the Sunday dinners, the guidance, the wisdom and friendship. Meant the world to me. Sending all my love.
Elder Andersen,
I was so saddened to hear about the passing of your sweet wife. During our time serving together in Jamaica, the kindness and the warmth you both showed me left a lasting mark on my heart. I will always remember how you and Sister Andersen opened your home to us when we needed rest, comfort, chocolate cake, or simply needed to feel cared for after having a discouraging day.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you can feel how much her life meant to those who knew her. May you be surrounded by peace.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Susan (Everette) Kriser
Jack. I am sorry to hear this news. What a wonderful obituary and a great picture of her! I loved that picture. Soaking her feet! Perfect. My trainer on my mission to Australia was from Rupert Idaho and I even remember the name of the High School he went to (which is the same as Fran's). His name was Kody Thurston. Maybe Fran knew his family. Anyway ... I am sorry to get this news. You are in my prayers. Thanks for letting me know.
Doug Milne
So sorry for your loss. I never knew Frances but I know her son and through Eric can I appriciate what a fantastic lady and mum she was.
I'm at loss with words but need to let know I'm with you. and humbly grateful to have you both as friends forever yes forever even now you both.