RAPID CITY- Frances G. Fischer, 81, Rapid City, died Sunday, May 5, 2012 at Fountain Springs Health Care. She was born Nov. 18, 1930, in Rapid City, to George and Nell (Albrook) Washburn. Frances and her brother Frank were raised by their grandparents and dad in Rapid City. She was united in marriage to Lyle Fischer in July 1946 in Rapid City. Frances enjoyed helping people and was very active in the community for many years. She volunteered her time at Calvary Lutheran Church, donated money and time to the Cornerstone Rescue Mission and helped out whoever was in need. She was an active Al-Anon member and was an advocate for children and teens in the juvenile court system. Frances also had a knack for crafts. She and Lyle owned a craft store called the Mouse House, which they started at their home and eventually moved to Jackson Boulevard. She was self-taught and truly had an artistic gift. She taught arts and craft classes from her shop and out at the Air Force Base. Her children recall the glue gun being her favorite tool. Frances had a loving and giving heart. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Family gatherings were very important to her for holidays or any occasion. Survivors include her husband, Lyle Fischer, Rapid City; three sons, Mark (Terri) Fischer, Rapid City, Alan (Linda) Fischer, Powell, Wyo.; and Robin (Karyl) Fischer, Dallas, Texas; daughter, Julieanne (Bruce) Reuer, Denver; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and a brother, Frank (Norma) Washburn, Rapid City. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Rhonda Fischer; and granddaughter, Tami Fischer Brech. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 10, at Calvary Lutheran Church with the Rev. Herb B. Cleveland officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. A memorial has been established at the Cornerstone Rescue Mission and the Women's Shelter. We are also very grateful for the dedicated and loyal staff at Fountain Spring Heath Care Facility that took care of our Mother and are still taking care of our Father.