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In Loving Memory, Francis R. Crispen

Francis “Fran” Crispen

Klamath Tribal Member, Francis Robert Crispen passed away on Dec. 4, 2020 in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He was born on March 2, 1952 to Damien Bertrand Crispen and Jessie Pauline Crispen in Klamath Falls, Ore. He had a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services and a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Montana State University in Billings, Mont. He spent his time living in Montana and Oregon and was a true outdoorsman. He loved to tie flies and fish, reload, shoot and hunt. He was a kind man with many friends. He had a wry sense of humor and a gentle voice and was willing to help anyone in need. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his mother Jessie Redfox; sister Marie Minear; brother Armand (Tibbs) Crispen, brother Warren Redfox; sisters Betty Jean Case, Fonda Redfox and Melanie Charette as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Damien; brother Jr, Redfox; and his son Francis (Frankie) Crispen.

Note: Because of COVID-19 restrictions, he has been cremated with services to be held later in 2021.