Frances L. Hardtner, 90, of Henderson, passed away Nov. 21, 2012. Frances was born July 2, 1922, to Erma Louise Hughes and Thomas Eugene Beatty in Knob Noster, Mo. Frances was raised in Knob Noster, but lived most of her adult life in Boulder City and Henderson. Frances was preceded in death by two husbands, Clifford Clair and Joseph Hardtner Sr. Frances Hardtner was a gracious, generous woman who will be missed by her many friends and relatives. She is survived by stepdaughter, Barbara Dickerson; stepson, Joseph Hardtner Jr. (Rita); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many cousins and other relatives; as well as many lifelong friends. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Boulder City Municipal Cemetery, 501 Adams Blvd., Boulder City. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to one of Fran's favorite charities, St. Jude's Ranch for Children, P.O. Box 60100, Boulder City, NV 89006-0100, or to a charity of your choice .