Frances E. Jamar

Frances E. Jamar, 88, of Kingsford, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Evergreen Assisted Living in Kingsford. Frances was born on February 20, 1933, in Iron River, MI, daughter of the late Arthur and Esther (Carlson) Edlund. She grew up in Iron River and was a 1951 graduate of Iron River High School. She was crowned Miss Iron County that same year. Fran married the love of her life, John W. Jamar, on September 7, 1957 in Iron River. They spent most of the 63 years of their marriage living in Iron Mountain. She was a devoted mother and loving friend who always brought joy to others. Fran was always generous with her time and talents. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church and celebrated more than 60 years as a charter member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter CX in Iron Mountain. She was a musician who played the trombone in her high school band and piano for her family and friends. Fran also sang in the church choir and directed the youth choir of their church while living in Houghton. Fran was an avid Green Bay Packer football fan and an excellent bridge player. She enjoyed bingo during her stay at Evergreen. Fran loved to cook and entertain. She was always very social and engaging with whomever she met. Fran also loved camping and traveling throughout her life. She was a breast cancer survivor for 45 years and part of the Reach to Recovery, American Cancer Society initiated about the same time in 1976 and she was a visitor of others to help them through it for years. Fran was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Jamar in 2020; her son-in-law, Roy Jones; and her sister, Judy Fisher. She is survived by her children, Judy Jamar Jones of Lansdale, PA and John (Dianna) Jamar of Breitung Twp.; grandsons, Patrick and Michael Jamar; several close nieces and nephews; and a special niece, Mary Frances Fisher and her daughter, Olivia Girdzus. Visitation will be on Friday, October 29, 2021, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford. A Memorial service will follow at 11:00 am at the church with Rev. Michael March officiating. A private burial will take place in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. She loved her caregivers at Evergreen Assisted Living. The family is grateful for the wonderful care that made Frances’ life better every day. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Condolences to the family of Frances Jamar may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.

Frances E. Jamar

February 20, 1933 - October 22, 2021