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Frances Osborne Obituary
Finally we may gather together!
Please join us for a Celebration of the Life of Frances Laury Osborne, Friday, August 6, 2021 at the historic Fish Hatchery, 425 Main St, Delafield, Wisconsin, 53018, 4-6:30pm. Remarks at 5pm. All who knew Frances (Fran) are welcome to attend.
Fran had hoped that loved ones would not wear black to her memorial/life celebration, but rather bright and celebratory colors. She was joyful and colorful, after all!
Frances Laury Osborne passed peacefully on Friday, August 7th, 2020 at the age of 90 surrounded by her 5 children. Artist, elementary art teacher for 3 decades (Dousman Elementary), devoted mother, grandmother and friend, Fran loved travel, music, poetry, spending time in nature and time with her family.
Fran was the mother of five children and devoted grandmother of 10. She was active in her community and her church, had a rich circle of loving friends and a sense of adventure that was almost unrivaled. Many commented on her contagious openness and joyful approach to life. She had a bumper sticker on her car that stated "One Human Family" and she lived that philosophy in her day-to-day life with a big heart and an open mind.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Osborne
6 Entries
David Osborne
August 7, 2021
I have so many fond memories of my aunt Fran. But some of my most cherished ones involved watercolors and her love for art, nature and flowers.
Christina
August 22, 2020
Frances was an amazing women. She always welcomed my mom Jude and I into her home. She had such a kind And comforting spirit about her. When Fran was in the room you always knew everything was going to be alright. I still have the water color painting she gave me on my wedding day. She will be missed by many. I would always try and visit her when I could. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Martha Bache-Wiig
August 19, 2020
Fran's beautiful gift for not only creating Art herself, but for encouraging true creativity in others was such a blessing. She touched the lives of so many - including mine! I think of her every time I pick up a paintbrush and every time I look at nature, trying to decipher how to bring its beauty onto paper or canvas. Thank you Fran, you are missed, but your legacy will continue on!
Constance Hawkins ns
August 17, 2020
Connie Hawkins: I knew and loved Fran for 20 years, and I also was her kindred art educator friend. For some time I drove from Milwaukee to her home to produce watercolors. Her SPIRIT OF LOVE AND GOOD POSITIVE LIVING will stay with me always.
I also bought two of her beautiful watercolors of looking at Milwaukee from a sailboat!! I was honored to be invited to sail for 30 years through my friends, so Fran’s glorious watercolors hold much meaning. Her style is comparable with the era of artists from the generation just before me. Her SPIRIT WILL SHINE THROUGH ME FOREVER. Thank you, Dear precious talented Fran! Heaven !! Yeah!!
Lisa Salisbury
August 17, 2020
Fran was always up for a visit from the Alaska Contingent over the years, I had many a fine respite at the stone house on my travels from AK to Boston and back. What a great mom!
Robbie Rose
August 14, 2020
I had so many wonderful times with Fran. One of the best memories was starting “Art in the woods” with Fran, Ellen Reyer and myself. We had many shows and eventually grew the show to over 20 artists. Fran will very much be missed! And the parties at her lovely farm home... so many good times! My love to her family!
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