Frances Pinder Poole, 88, of Taos, passed away on May 5, 2007, after a long illness. Frances was born on October 31, 1918 to Thomas Pinder and Ida Molock. After the early deaths of her parents, Frances was raised by her loving aunt and uncle Frances and Aldie Cannon, of Philadelphia, PA. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 64 years, James Russell Poole, and her beloved daughter Frances Poole Lee. She is survived by her daughter JoAnn Poole Mills and grandson Seamus Mills, of Taos; sisters Josephine Price of Pennsylvania, and Vivian Jackson, of Maryland; and numerous nieces and nephews. Frances had a distinguished career as a mathematician and computer analyst for the U.S. government. She will be remembered for her great intellect; strong personality; and beautiful hand~knit creations.