Frances Bunting

Frances L. Bunting, age 100, of Fort Dodge died Monday, September 16, 2013 at Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge. Memorial services were held Friday, September 20 at Friendship Haven Celebration Center with the Rev. Anita Johnson officiating. Burial of cremated remains was in Elkader Cemetery.
Frances Lavon Bunting was born September 15, 1913 in Westgate to Charles and Leona (Wright) Arthur. She attended Upper Iowa University. In 1932, Frances was united in marriage to Orville C. Bunting in Randalia. The family lived in several communities as Orville taught school in Aurora, Fredericksburg and Janesville.
As her husband continued his educational career in administration, including positions in both the Waterville and Waukon school districts, the family lived in Alpha, Lehigh, New Sharon, Waukon, Marengo and Mount Pleasant. After their retirement, the couple lived in their retirement home in Fairfield Bay, AR for 15 years before moving to Friendship Haven in 1987.
Frances was a musician and loved the piano. She taught piano lessons for many years. She enjoyed quilting, cooking and being a nurse. She did substitute teaching and was a kindergarten overseer for many years. Frances was very involved with the Republican Party and the P.E.O. She was active in the Methodist Church and their woman’s circles and clubs.
Frances is survived by her children; Judith (Roger) Smith of Lehigh, Jon (Gloria) Bunting of San Marcos, CA, and Bruce (Cathie-Sue) Bunting of Castro Valley, CA. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Orville; her son, Robert; and her sister, Mavis Rowland.
Fort Dodge Area Funeral and Cremation Service, Bruce Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to brucesfuneralhome.com.