October 16, 2024 —
As the Centennial Committee, Tyler and Chris researched the FTJ history, they had some surprises! Here are a few of them. Civil War Residents “I was surprised (though I shouldn’t have been) at how many early residents at FTJ served in the Civil War. The best example (among many) would be Episcopal Bishop Lemuel Wells.... Read More
August 7, 2024 —
Two women besides Mrs. Jones had a great impact on the Franke Tobey Jones organization with noteworthy financial contributions. Mrs. Lillian Pratt’s 1947 bequest provided essential operating funds for 50 years, and the Tenzler Foundation, which contributed one-third of the funds necessary to add an additional building in 1962. Here are their stories… Mrs. Lillian... Read More
August 6, 2024 —
Everyone had a great time at our Centennial Celebration Picnic. Residents, family members, team members and trade partners all enjoyed wonderful jazz music, awesome classic cars and classic car parade and delicious food from our dining team. The festivities were greatly enhanced by the fact that many people dressed in the Gatsby 20’s style which... Read More
July 3, 2024 —
We’re excited to announce that the Franke Tobey Jones Centennial Video is now available for everyone to see on the FJT website and on YouTube. You can find it here: https://youtu.be/qRLgxtUvzH0 This 43-minute video is a historical look at Franke Tobey Jones in which much of the text for the script was taken directly from... Read More
June 19, 2024 —
In 1923, Mrs. Franke Tobey Jones donated $150,000 and four acres of land where a rest-home could be built for persons over the age of 65 to live out the “sunset of their lives.” With the help of the Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO), and other philanthropic committees known as “Circles,” the money was raised to... Read More
June 18, 2024 —
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the Franke Tobey Jones centennial in 2024 and commemorate this significant milestone in our history. On our website you will find An 11 decade timeline with stories and photos A 1924 Looking Back commemorative booklet Resident and team member stories and photos In mid-June a Centennial video which is... Read More
June 17, 2024 —
As part of our Centennial Celebration we have added several stories and memories of Franke Tobey Jones from residents and team members to our website. Click here to read them. If you have a FTJ story or memory you’d like to submit for our website, resident or not, please email it to Chris Hall chall@franketobeyjones.com. ... Read More
June 13, 2024 —
Our First Home – The Danaher HouseAdd New Post Franke Tobey Jones didn’t actually start at our present location. This is where we began… On February 15, 1922, the Tacoma Old People’s Home was incorporated, wrote by-laws and proceeded to elect from the community men and women who were interested in this good cause. Mrs.... Read More
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