Sister Frances Marie Voigt passed away at Maryvale Convent August 23, 2020 at the age of 87.
Sister Frances Marie (Beverly Anne) was born November 24, 1932 at home near the town of Elbowoods, North Dakota to ranchers John and Frances (Gondringer) Voigt. She professed her vows as a Sister of Mary of the Presentation September 4, 1951. She earned a Bachelors degree in Education and a Masters degree in Ministry. During her 59 years of ministry she taught elementary, junior high, art, was a principal, and for the last 23 of these years she ministered to Native American communities in North Dakota.
Sister Frances Marie saw the goodness in people, emphasizing their abilities and minimizing their limitations. She loved children and was pleased whenever she could teach any child. She found solace in the chapel communing with God, her Comforter and Strength. She will be greatly missed.