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Frances Etchepare Obituary
Frances Marie (Dunning) Etchepare died peacefully at her home in Maxwell, California on July 12, 2013. Frances (Fran) was born May 15, 1926 to Willis and Bertha Dunning of Colusa, California.
Fran moved to Stockton with her father Willis after her mother's death in 1934 where she attended local schools and graduated from the Maude Cornell's Business College.
After returning to Colusa, Fran married Leon W. Etchepare, son of Leon and Micaela Etchepare on August 29, 1948 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church in Colusa, California and shared two children, Allen and Jeanmarie .
Fran was a member of many organizations including Children's Home Society, Colusa Theatre Foundation, Colusa Regional Medical Auxiliary Volunteers, and was named to the Colusa Regional Medical Center Board of Directors and the Foundation Board at which time she helped with the fundraising to save the hospital.
Most recently Fran was pleased to contribute to the restoration of Etchepare Hall, a hall on the Colusa County Fairgrounds named after her late husband, Leon.
Fran enjoyed gardening, art, theatre, playing bridge with her friends and was a voracious reader as she read at least three newspapers daily, a multitude of other periodicals, business journals and at least two to five books a week.
She loved to travel with family and friends and was able to visit Spain, France, Russia, Africa, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Mexico and China as well as visiting many locations in the United States.
Fran was proud to be involved in the agricultural industry and was actively involved in the family business, Emerald Farms, which was named after her birthstone.
Fran is survived by her son Allen Etchepare and daughter Jeanmarie Etchepare of Colusa, grandson Leon Etchepare of Maxwell, sisters in law B.J. Etchepare of Colusa, Lois Etchepare of Maxwell and numerous nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded in death by her loving husband Leon, parents Willis and Bertha Dunning, and brothers in law Sam and Joe Etchepare.
A "Sunset Tribute" will be held for Frances on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at 6:00 pm. Please call 530-438-2133 or email [email protected] for the location.
Any donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Sacramento or the charity of your choice.
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July 24, 2013
Fran was such a terrific woman!!! So sorry to hear about her passing..Our thoughts and prayers are with you..
Kathy and Kenny
Alonna
July 23, 2013
During this time of loss may the family of Fran find comfort in the words of Psalm 147:3.
Donna & Ray Krause
July 23, 2013
We were sorry to hear of Fran's death, but pleased to know that she was able to die peacefully at home. She was clearly a remarkable woman, who lived a very fulfilling life. We all hope to be so blessed!
Unfortunately, we will have young grandchildren here with us at the time of Fran's "Sunset Tribute," so we won't be able to join you, but want to share our condolences with you now.
Alice and David Carvalho
July 22, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank Moore
July 19, 2013
Didn't know your Mon that well But I am sorry for your loss. Shownds like she injoyed life.
Kate Cook
July 19, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Jasmine
July 19, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Family and friends of Frances Marie Dunning Etchepare. May God Almighty the God of all comfort be with you at this time of sorrow.
July 17, 2013
No time on earth is long enough to share with those we love or to prepare our hearts for good-bye.
~
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