Armond Gene Francone

Sharon and I were greatly saddend to hear of the passing of our brother-in-law Armond. He was a genuine treasure to us, always upbeat and ready with a funny quip that would elicit either a laugh or a groan. We always looked forward to visiting his and Beverly's home. I can't imagine having anyone else but Armond as a brother-in-law. My first real recollection of Armond was as a boy of around 12 years old. Armond and I went on an over night fishing trip to Lost Creek north of my home in Coulee Dam. We had a great time fishing during the day taking home about 46 rainbow trout as I recall. We settled in for the night under the overcast sky when it suddenly started raining the proverbial cats and dogs. It was a real downpour that drove us into my mother's car that she had let us use to get there. We spent the night with me in the back seat and Armond in the front. I was small enough to be fairly comfortable but I don't know about Armond. Another memorable time with Armond was at about 16 years old when I went to Salt Lake City for 2 weeks during the summer to work with he and his dad and crew installing Terrazzo floors in what I believe was a new mental institution or prison in Wyoming. One night we went to dinner where there was a family musical group entertaining. One of the group was a cute young girl who attracted my attention (before Sharon) and Armond goaded me into dancing with her one time. I don't think I even asked her name. Armond would mention that occasion to me several times over the years. Other rememberances were the poker games that always broke out at their house when we visited. Armond was a master at inventing a new poker game that had us chuckling for how it was played. That just added to the good times we had. Armond and Beverly raised a great family of 4 kids. They in turn have gone on to raise great families of their own. Armond had to be, along with Beverly, a great catalist for that to happen. We are going to miss him greatly and are so sorry we are not going to be attending his services to say good-by. We know he will be meeting up again with Beverly who he loved and cherished. So long Armond, it was great knowing you and having you in the family. Our condolences go out to all in the Francone family. Bob and Sharon