Monday, December 30, 2024
Francis Radvansky was a life-long friend of mine. I met her in 1977 after arriving at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. We had just come back from living overseas and Myrtle Beach was our first state-side assignment. I had only been married a short time and had joined the church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) just 3 years prior. Francis was the Primary president and I was called to be the Targeteer teacher, I am not even sure what age group that was at the time.
When I met Francis she was scary to me. Her personality was so outgoing and personable, plus you could hear her voice across the room. I was so quiet and reserved and unsure of myself and my role in Primary. But because Francis had such a great love for all those she met she soon scooped me in to her loving arms and we became good friends. Through the years I have thought of Francis several times when I have met someone I didn’t think I had anything in common with and assumed we would never get close. I think of Francis and the friends we became and allow myself to not be so quick to judge a book by its cover. She taught me so much by her example.
I am very sad to hear of Francis’ passing but I look forward to associating with her once again in all eternity. My condolences go out to her family. She will be missed by us all!
LeAnne Bodine (Greeley, CO)