Frances N. Meeker

North Western- Frances (Nestle) Meeker, 94, formerly of St. Rt. 46, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2008, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had resided since 2000. Prior to entering the nursing home, she had resided in Valentine Apartments, Rome, and in Kortenaer Village of Boonville. Mrs. Meeker was born in Westernville, on April 18, 1914, a daughter of George H. and Margaret Grabner Nestle. For seventy five years she was a resident of the Town of Western, living in the villages of Westernville, Frenchville, and North Western, before moving to Rome. Frances was united in marriage with Donald Meeker on January 7, 1935, at the parsonage of the Steuben Methodist Church. In 1985, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. Meeker died in November, 1987. The couple had one daughter, Shirley Meeker Brand. Shirley and her husband, James Brand, gave Frances four grandchildren; Rev. James M. Brand, Melinda Brand Bird, Joanne Brand Cassavaw, and Spencer Brand. Joanne and her husband Kip Cassavaw gave Frances one great granddaughter, Taylor. James and his wife, Melissa gave Frances three great granddaughters; Elizabeth, Julia and Kate. Elizabeth and her husband Tom Leitch gave Frances two great great granddaughters; Mathilda and Audrey Jayne. Mrs. Meeker is survived by her baby sister, Violet Nestle Abbuhl, Verona, and by many nieces and nephews. Frances was predeceased by sisters and brothers, Rachel, Albert, Henry, Foster, Edna, Audrey, and Robert. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Monday, July 21, 2008, at 11:00 A.M. at Westernville Cemetery, where her grandson, Rev. James M. Brand, pastor of the Canton United Methodist Church will officiate. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 232 Academy St. Boonville, NY 13309. Her funeral arrangements are in care of Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., Boonville.