Frances Ruth Eastman Vanderbeek was born in Woodville, New York in 1932 to Charles Alfred and Nina Mae Allard Eastman. She was one of twelve children and graduated from Union Academy of Belleville in 1951.

Moved to New York City in 1953 and graduated from grace Downs Airline Modeling School. She worked in the medical field and traveled extensively in the U.S. and Europe.

In 1962 Fran married Roger Vanderbeek, a successful builder, and they resided in New Jersey before retiring in South Carolina in 2011. They celebrated 50 years of married life before Roger passed on October 2, 2012.

Fran spent much of her life helping others. She was President and Charter member of the Closter Woman's Club, President of the Woman's Club of West Milford and Eleventh District Vice President of the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs. She was on the Governor's Highway Safety Program and received a Special Award for her participation. She was a Girl Scout Leader, a member of the Red Hat Society and member of the Calabash Covenant Presbyterian Church.

Fran is survived by her daughter, Kim Vanderbeek of Baltimore, Maryland, son Todd and wife Angela of Port Charlotte, Florida and two granddaughters Kayla and Kelsey; sister, Lois Haber and many nieces and nephews. Fran was predeceased by her sisters Myrtle Mae, Thelma, Flora, Lucia, and Clara, brothers Floyd, Frank, Harley and Keith.

Her greatest love is for her family, friends, birds and Flowers.