Francoise-Ulam-Obituary

Francoise Ulam

Santa Fe, New Mexico

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FRANCOISE ARON ULAM Francoise Aron Ulam, or "F," as she was affectionately known, died April 30 at the age of 93 at El Castillo. She was born in Paris, France in 1918 and came to the United States in 1939 as an exchange student as war was breaking out in Europe. That began her remarkable odyssey...

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Chers Amis et Famille Ulam ,

je suis de coeur avec Vous

Christopher Kowalczyk
( Szczecinek in Poland )

Growing up in Los Alamos, a visit to -- or from -- the Ulams was always a high point. All coversation suddenly became brighter and more exciting. They seemed to live on a higher plane. Later, as an adult, any visit I took back to Santa Fe that also included a chat with Francoise became special. She was always engaged and passionate, whether it was about a new artist, the stock market, or politics. My condolences to all of those who loved her.

Dear Claire,

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's death. Though I met her only one time 25 years ago, we stayed in contact until the end, by letters in my non colloquial French, and by email. I hesitated to send her a Christmas card this past year, perhaps thinking it might be a burden on her to reply. I will miss her, but hope she did not suffer in her last days.

Dear Claire,

It was a great honor to have known your mother and father. Wonderful, alive people, each unique and memorable.
May she rest with Stan in the life to which they have been called.

Marshall Fitz

Dear Claire and family -- Francoise and Stan were both special people. It was a pleasure for Walter (who died in 2000 and who also worked with Stan) and me to know them both.
Sincerely,
Maxine Goad (Mrs. Walter Goad)

CLaire..your mother was an extraordinary woman and personality..our thoughts are with you and the family.
Lynne and Don Moor

A wonderful friend but she never appreciated my attemps at speaking french. Our best to Claire and Steve Harold and Beverly Agnew

Dear Claire,Rebecca and family,
I was one of Professor Gian-Carlo Rota's PhD. students at MIT in Applied Mathematics (I finished my PhD with Gianco in 1992,"Theory of Cubic Lattices")and knew both your father, Stan and Nick Metropolis very well. Your mother was essential to both the stability and fellowship of these great men. I am truly sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dr Joseph S Oliveira