Frances Gabe died at the age of 101 in a nursing home in Oregon. Her death marked the end of the life of an innovative inventor, although her work and legacy were later rediscovered and appreciated.

Frances Gabe received U.S. Patent No. 4,428,085 for her 'Self-Cleaning Building Construction'. This patent formalized her invention and the design for her unique self-cleaning house, marking a significant achievement in her career as an inventor.