Frances Lillian McCall, "Fritz" of White Salmon WA. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 19th, 2023 at the age of 92; exactly 20 years to the date that she lost her husband of 50 years.

Fritz was born to Gertrude and George Moore on April 9th, 1931 in The Dalles OR, she was the youngest of ten children and graduated from St. Mary's Academy in 1949. After high school, Fritz began her life as an avid member of the community where she welcomed all people with open arms, if anyone ever needed anything, she was there to lend a helping hand.

In 1952, she first laid eyes on her husband, Virgil W. McCall, or "Tuffy" as most knew him while cruising the gut between second and third street in The Dalles. They briefly saw each other at that moment, but later fate brought them together again when they connected at a local ball game and the rest was history; they were married on October 10th, 1953. From that time of commitment, they created a beautiful legacy that involved five children, fifteen grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren in their 50 years of marriage.

Fritz loved all people that she came across, no one was ever a stranger to her. Her garden was always the most beautiful and well-maintained, her grandchildren loved going to pick flowers with her and make beautiful bouquets. She loved to dance and sing to all varieties of music, but Christmas music was her favorite. Fritz loved cooking and baking for everyone; no one ever left her house hungry or without a plate of food and/or treats. She was also involved in the St. Joseph Altar Society, the Pioneer Senior Center, and a long-standing member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Alongside these caring attributes that Fritz brought to anyone she met, her smile was the best of it all; it could light up any room she was in. She will be missed dearly, however, we are forever grateful to have been amongst a wonderful woman who created a long-standing legacy both in the community and amongst her family.

Fritz is preceded in her death by her parents, Gertrude A. and George E. Moore, her beloved husband, Virgil W. McCall, "Tuffy", her granddaughter Becky McCall-Rees, and her nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Stephen (Pam), Thomas (Kathy), Carol (Dennis), Mary (Alan), Jim (Tracy), her 14 grandchildren, her 16 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Saturday, in White Salmon WA. on December 9th 2023 at 12:00 pm; a luncheon will follow the service. All are welcome to attend.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gardner Funeral Home • 156 NE Church Ave, White Salmon, Washington (509) 493-1323.