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Frances Uberuaga Obituary
1938 ~ 2015
Frances Ann Uberuaga, 76, of Boise died on Monday, April 27, 2015 of natural causes. She died in the home in which she was raised and still lived.
A viewing will be Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 5-7 pm at Summers Funeral Home,1205 W. Bannock Street, Boise, Rosary to follow at 7 pm. There will be a funeral mass at 11 am on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 811 S. Latah, Boise. A reception will follow at the Basque Center, 6th and Grove, Boise.
Fran was born to Philip and Marie (Belaustegui) Uberuaga on July 11, 1938 in Boise. She was raised in a Basque family and was proud of her heritage. She was a longtime member of Euzkaldunak and the Aitzan Girls Club. Fran had a beautiful singing voice. Her first performance, singing and dancing, was in 1947 at Boise Music Week. More recently, she "sang" in the Boitzetik Choir. Her love of music also showed in her harmonica and piano playing. Her family always looked forward to her special Happy Birthday song.
Fran graduated from Boise High in 1956. She attended Boise Junior College and later earned her BA at Boise State University.
She taught at South Junior High, as well as Whitney and Monroe Elementary Schools.
She married her college sweetheart, Paul Schaffeld, and together they raised five awesome children. Later in life she married Fred Gooding (deceased).
Fran was an athlete and enjoyed playing softball, racquetball, and racing classic cars. She was a great supporter of the athletic endeavors of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Fran's loving nature was expressed by her participation in No One Dies Alone, Alzheimer's Support Group, as well as Catholic Charities. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish and an Eucharistic Minister.
Fran never missed an opportunity to spend time with her family. She traveled throughout the U.S., Mexico, and the Basque Country to share in family celebrations.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Tony. Fran is survived by her brothers Phil Jr. and Dave Uberuaga, her Tio Joe from Mexico, her children Cindy, Butch (Kathi), Marianne (Greg), Christian, and Mark (C.S.), as well as her grandchildren Zachary, Cody, Ashleigh, Amaia, Kaylie, Danny, Josh, and Jake, and her great grandchildren Colby, Hallie, and Ashten.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Basque Museum & Cultural Center: Ikastola, 611 Grove St., Boise, ID 83702. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Fran's memorial webpage at www.summersfuneral.com.
Agur Amama
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Uberuaga
May 1, 2015
John and I were both in Oinkaris while Cindy was in her various stints as president. In those days, the president's mother also acted like a den-mother and executive director of a small non profit. MANY, MANY young Basques benefited from her volunteering for our group. ESKERRIK ASKO. She was also a valued member of our All-Abilities group and I see Msgr Schumacher wrote in, too. LOVE to you all. Dolores Totorica and John Wilson
Becky Pauly Spence
April 30, 2015
Fran and Paul were our neighbors on Pomander Road for many years, and before that her parents Phil and Marie. I remember how Phil helped my dad pull tons of ivy off our tall fireplace chimney. My husband and I were in Boise in 2007, and we went to visit Fran. I'm so glad we got to see her. She was doing well then.
Becky Pauly Spence
Debbie & Eileen Keith
April 30, 2015
We sure will sure miss you. Memories of the store with your mom and dad. Memories of the Masses we have attended for the people with special abilities with MSGR Andy Schumaker. The special way you greeted mom and I every time we met. Such a shock.
We love you and will miss you so very much.
April 30, 2015
She was a beautiful woman - inside and out. I loved visiting her after church at Sacred Heart when I would see her. I know that all of you have wonderful memories of your dear amatxu. I pray that they sustain you in your time of grief. You are in our prayers.
Love
Miren E. Artiach
Debra South
April 30, 2015
Such a lovely lady! I really enjoyed singing with her in Biotzetik. Rest well, Fran.
Manny and Carla Enrico
April 30, 2015
Our deepest sympathies, We didnt see Fran much in the past years, but when we did she was always so kind, she was a sweet lady from the time I met her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
April 30, 2015
It's a sad time at our house today. Dolores and I will visit Fran tonight for one last time. I'm blessed to have known her. For the last 15 years or so, Fran would stop by on my birthday to sing her Birthday song. I'll miss her sweet voice and brown eyes.
Jim O and Dolores P
April 30, 2015
Frances Ann Uberuaga (Fanny to me), Thanks for knowing you.
She was a true citizen and person, we, everyone who grew up knowing her, will miss her, respecting her efforts in Education, all of, Society, in sports in the community and her fun side in dancing.
April 29, 2015
I was lucky to get to know Fran. I was her Home Health PT. So many memories she shared with me, about her family, her Basque background, and growing up in her home. Truly a lovely lady, welcomed me into her Basque Family. Thoughts and prayers to Cindy and Family.
Anne Barton PT, Boise
Darlene Glenn-Kohout
April 29, 2015
Love and condolences to Fran's family. I first knew her at her families grocery store and home on 24th st and Madison. ( loved her Mom and Dad!) She left for a new home up on the "bench". Reconnected at Boise High. She was a caring,fine person and will be greatly missed
Jan West
April 29, 2015
Fran was the best neighbor anyone could ask for... So many fun memories.
Wendy Bauer
April 29, 2015
All my love,thoughts & prayers to the family.I will miss seeing Fran's beautiful smiling face.
April 29, 2015
Fran and I got our MA degree together @ BSU. I loved that feisty Basque girl! When my family loved on Pomander, she was my grandkids favorite neighbor. She welcomed them every single day with Cookies! Fran and I were the same age. I will forever miss her and cherish those good, very good times we had together! Her dear friend, Dolores, will give hugs to the family for me tonight since I cannot be there.
Sandy Meyer, Fran's favorite redhead! :)
Msgr. Andy Schumacher
April 29, 2015
Condolences to Fran's family. Fran was an attendant at our monthly Mass for People with Disabilities or All Abilities. She loved to be a part of our community and we loved her dearly. We will remember her in a special way at our next Mass on May 31 at St. Paul's Catholic Student Center.
April 29, 2015
She was a great friend with our family and we had a lot of good times together in the neighborhood. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Our prayers are with you all at this trying time.
Bill and Linda Davey
Lynnwood, Wash.
April 29, 2015
Ah, dear Fran! Gracious hostess, friend, and passionate participant in the glorious game of life...we will miss your spirit! How well I remember our Third Level weekends in your lovely home, soaks in the tub, and wonderful woman-talks, hand holding, hugs and kisses, sadness and laughter, music and art and dancing and...what a woman. Thank you, darling Fran, for the extraordinary gift you were to all of us for so many years. May your new journey be blissful and sweet, filled with rainbows and flowers - just like you. Love you dear, thank you for the love. You'll be sorely missed, and so fondly remembered, always! XXX
April 29, 2015
I will never forget Frannie singing "It's somebody's birthday .... " - loved spending time with her on the way to and from Aiztan. Lovely lovely lady.
Moana Lima
April 29, 2015
Fran has been and always will remain my dearest friend! Fran had a heart of gold and shared with me and my family her life and I will be forever grateful! Meke Aloha Pumehana
Damiana Uberuaga
April 28, 2015
To Frances' family...
Though your soul may set in darkness,
it will rise in perfect light,
you have loved the stars too fondly, to be fearful of the night! !
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