May 21, 1946 – July 23, 2026 

Fran Waning passed away surrounded by her family on July 23, 2026, at The Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home. Born on May 21, 1946, in Kimberly, B.C. to Gwendolyne and William Forsyth. Fran aka Granny Franny and Gigi never hid from a storm and instead learned how to dance in the rain. 

Fran is survived by spouse Martin Soles; children Louise Pshyk (Wes), Shirley MacLean (Gary), Karen Soles, Trevor Soles; grandchildren Josh, Nick, Krista, Sarah, Melissa, Donnie, Clayton, Rita, John, and Yzzy; great-grandchildren Sanna, Lauren, Caelan, Walker, Peggy, Phoenix, Lachlan, Scotty, and Sophie. 

Fran was predeceased by parents Gwen and William Forsyth, brother Allan Forsyth, and second husband Casey Waning. 

Fran will always be remembered by the people who loved her and people that we have never even heard of. Gigi has a legacy in working in human service and touched the lives of many. Granny Franny was feisty with a heart of gold and was fearsome in her endeavor to improve other people’s lives. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Schoening Funeral Service (513 Seymour St., Kamloops) 

When the storm brings you into the rain of tears; 

Remember your mother’s voice!! 

It is the thunder that makes you wise to the storm… 

Be peaceful everyone… 

Mom appreciated all of you. 

You may offer a message of condolence at Schoening Funeral Service for the Waning family.

• Date : 2026-07-23
• Location : Kamloops