Frances was born on September 1, 1919, in Monroe, NE, the daughter of Fred and Anna (Harding) Lapp. She grew up and started school in Monroe. In 1928, the family moved to Baird, NE and in 1933, they moved to Savage, MT where they farmed. Frances was united in marriage to Reynold Piche on November 19, 1938 in Miles City, MT. They started farming the Piche homestead where they lived and farmed until 1974. Her husband suffered a stroke and they moved to Sidney, MT in 1976 where they lived since. Her husband died on July 1, 1978 and Frances continued to live Sidney, MT.
Frances was a member of the Peoples Congregational Church in Sidney. She enjoyed her flower and rock gardens. Frances enjoyed following her grandchildren in their sporting and school activities.
Frances died on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Home in Watford City, ND.
Surviving her are: her daughters, Patricia (Terry) Whitaker, Helena, MT and Jeannie (Steve) McChesney, Sidney, MT; her brother, Willis Lapp, Glendive, MT; her sister, Hazel Bach, Traverse City, MI; her 6 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, husband-Reynold, 7 brothers and 3 sisters.