Francis Alvin Hall, 80

Francis Alvin Hall, known to many as “Grandpa,” 80, of International Falls, Minn., died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society-International Falls, surrounded by his loving family.

Francis was born to Melvin and Esther (Malone) Hall on March 18, 1937, in Frontier, Minn.

He grew up attending school in International Falls and graduated from Falls High School in 1957.

Francis was employed by Boise, Weyerhauser, and held numerous maintenance and security positions throughout his life.

He lived in Washington, Oregon, California, and Arizona before returning to Minnesota after retiring.

Francis loved working with his hands and kept busy with upholstering furniture, sewing, making fly fishing lures and woodworking projects.

He was a pitman for the “Honking Padre,” as he enjoyed working on vehicles and mechanic work.

He loved spending time with his grandchildren and especially enjoyed sharing his love for his projects whether it be wood or mechanical.

During his last couple years, Grandpa enjoyed tea time with the many special people that became close to him at Good Sam.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Duane Hall and Melvin Hall; and infant son, Jeffrey.

Francis is survived by his daughters, Denise Hall-Atchley of International Falls, Conni (Dennis) Bishop of Tok, Ala., and Wendy (Kurt) Jamrus of Citrus Heights, Calif.; brothers, Alton (Ann) Hall and David (Maria) Hall of International Falls; sister, Kathleen Harder of Houston, Texas; nine grandchildren — Essa (Cory) Eide, Jeremiah (Aundrea) Howard, Rebecca (Steve) Schultz, Kimberlee Atchley (Jeremiah White), Jared (Andrea) Cogar, Gavin (Ashley) Cogar, Cynthia Cogar, Kurt Jamrus Jr. and Francis “Bobby” Jamrus; 15 great-grandchildren — Andrew, Aubrey, Austin, Lillian, Braedyn, Cohlton, Nicholas, Deacon, Logan, Adeline, Grayson, Asher, Oliver, Harper and Nevaeh; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A remembrance gathering took place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the Fellowship Hall at Good Samaritan Society-International Falls.

Condolences may be left at www.greenlarsen.com.

Arrangements were with Green-Larsen Mortuary Inc., International Falls.