On Thursday, July 5, 2012, Dennis Franson, 65, passed away at his residence in Ponchatoula after a 13-month battle with cancer.

Dennis was a native of Port Townsend, Wash., but lived in Bogalusa and attended high school there. Dennis was the founder and owner of Complete Electric Motor Company in LaPlace. He built the company from the ground up with the assistance of the wonderful staff that worked with him.

During his spare time, Dennis enjoyed working on many projects on his property and caring for their pets. He was an avid reader and especially enjoyed American history, primarily World War II. Dennis and his wife, Betty, loved to travel.

Dennis leaves behind his loving and devoted wife, Betty Sanders Franson, a sister, Maureen Gaddy, and her husband Harold of Franklinton; two brothers: Gary Franson and wife Frances of Fircrest, Wash., and John Franson of Milton, Wash., as well as eight nieces and two nephews.

Preceding Dennis in death were his parents, Lloyd and Mary Franson, a son, Scott Miley Franson, and a brother, Lloyd “Skip” Franson Jr.

A memorial service will be held at the Franson home in Ponchatoula on Saturday, July 21, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. 
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home.