Our mother, grandmother, dear friend and most of all, a precious child of God, Halsey M. Franklin passed away peacefully on January 16,2003 at Richland Life Care Center.

Mom was born in Payette, Idaho on January 7, 1921. She is preceded in death by her mother, Vesta Miller, stepfather, Fred Miller, husband John Benjamin Franklin and sister Bernice DeCant.

There were a few things in life mom took particular pleasure in, such as telling people about Jesus in her own subtle way, sitting for hours on end watching her grandson Tony play baseball or playing any game, be it dice, cards, dominos or a word search.

Mom grew up in Cascade Idaho where she enjoyed snow skiing, proudly taking first place in the downhill three years in a row. Mom also loved ice skating at the saw mill pond. She loved sitting around telling stories about how she built her own snow skis, chopped the wood for her family and helped her grandfather assemble the Model T automobile they purchased.

Mom is survived by her brother Raymond Sargent of Seaside, OR., her children and their spouses, son Grant Franklin and wife Florence of Vancouver , WA, son John Franklin and wife Betty of St. Helens, OR, daughter Vesta Slater and husband Rick of Richland, W A and son George Franklin of Kent, W A. Grandchildren and their families, Tony Rodriquez wife Jenny and daughter Sabrina; Jennifer Rodriquez Jackson and her children, Kirsten and Mitchell; Brenda Johnston and her children, Brad and Jessica; Johnnyray Franklin, wife Eileen and their daughter, Jessica; Grant Franklin, Jr. and his daughter Amanda; Joe Franklin wife Gennafer and their children, Jessalyn and Justus; and many special friends and family members.

Mom was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Richland, W A. She had numerous friends and loved ones there. A special thank you to Pastor Mike Gilchrist, Rick Terrazas and Joyce Rust.

We want to give a special thank you to Beverly Health Care Alzheimer's unit staff for the love, care, concern and comfort you showed mom. Your good deeds will not go un-rewarded. What a blessing you were in her life for 2 1/2 years. We would also like to say thank you to the Richland Life Care Center staff for showing mom so much loving care for the brief time she was with you.

Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 21,2003 at 10:30 am at Temple Baptist Church at 4555 Keene Road, Richland, W A. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Benton Franklin Humane Society.