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Frances Adamson Obituary
Nov. 22, 1928 – May 6, 2016
Felton, California
Frances Adamson died peacefully in her Felton home holding her husband Frank's hand with opera music playing. Fran was a native San Franciscan and while in high school was a member of the San Francisco Opera Chorus. Although she loved singing, she decided to pursue her other love, nursing. In September 1953 she married Arthur Frank Adamson. Eventually they moved to Felton, and soon settled into this wonderful and vibrant community with many friends they loved.
A public memorial will be held at the Felton Community Hall (6191 Hwy 9, Felton, CA) on Friday, May 13, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, consider contributions to a charity of your choice, or one of Fran's favorite charities:
•Valley Women's Club of San Lorenzo Valley
•Hospice Santa Cruz
•Integrities (www.integrities.org)
•Blue Mountain Meditation Center (www.easwaran.org)
•Sierra Club
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Mary Adamson
November 22, 2020
Today is your Birthday which we always enjoyed celebrating, as your birth brought a loving steward of the earth and its humans and creatures. I miss you musical talents, and when I hear Chopin I still vision you at the piano, serenely playing until time to take a sip from the cup of coffee on the sideboard. I am sad you departed this world in 2016, too young, and we miss you, so your Birthday is bittersweet. At least you are reunited with your mom whom you lost far too early, so I am grateful to have had you those many years! The world has changed: I remember as a toddler seeing the big yellow quarantine sign you put on our door during the big flu epidemic in 1956. Those days are back and the world could use your nursing experience now, but I am glad you aren't here to endure the COVID19 infection. Charlotte & I miss you so much!
Mary Adamson
November 22, 2019
Today, Nov 22, is your Birthday. Charlotte and I are thinking of you and our father your eternal sweetie Frank, now re-united forever after he announced he was being "called home" and eager to rejoin you, and did so on Sunday, October 27, 2019. We are sure you two are zooming around as ethereal helpers to the people and world in places and times of need, much as you did in person while on this planet. We miss you so much! We cry for each of you since we can't have you with us in person anymore, but are reassured knowing you were called home. Thank you for the love you brought to the world and you live on in the hearts of so many. Charlotte was here for a few days and it was a joy to be reunited with her before she had to return to work in Alaska. She flew home today, on your BD, and will soon be with her chickens and with her cows, including Frannie and Frankie! Love and Rest In Peace Sweet Frances and Frank, Love Mary
1951 Frances Graduation UCSF group ph
Mary Adamson
May 23, 2016
1951 Frances Graduation UCSF Registered Nurse portrait
Mary Adamson
May 23, 2016
1947 Fran on Crater Lake Trip age 18 half
Mary Adamson
May 23, 2016
1938 Fran Ontario lake
Mary Adamson
May 23, 2016
1947 Fran w rabbit Klamath Falls, OR age 18
Mary Adamson
May 23, 2016
1947 Fran w goat Klamath Falls OR
Mary Adamson
May 23, 2016
1951 Fran & Aunti Vi at Klamath Falls Train Station
Mary Adamson
May 23, 2016
1942 Frances 14 at Pinnacles
Mary Adamson
May 23, 2016
Frances Key age 7 w Albert & Anne Key parents SF
Mary Adamson
May 23, 2016
1937 Fran & parents in Mariposa Grove Yosemite NP
Mary Adamson
May 22, 2016
1967 Charlotte 11half, Fran 38, Frank 46, Mary 13 at 1301 Rose St Berkeley home
Mary Adamson
May 22, 2016
1946 Fran & Patso best friends SF Lincoln High School
Mary Adamson
May 22, 2016
1947 Franage 18 half Klamath Falls
Mary Adamson
May 22, 2016
Frances Adamson w mother & prob grandmother
Mary Adamson
May 22, 2016
1942Fran on horseback at Marcus Ranch nr Pinnacles NM
Mary Adamson
May 22, 2016
1942 Marcus Ranch nr Pinnacles NM
Mary Adamson
May 22, 2016
Fran 9half w mother far right & aunt & cousin Niagara Canada
Mary Adamson
May 22, 2016
1948 Frances at Pinnacles playing dress up
Mary Adamson
May 22, 2016
1942 Fran 14 w Stormy horse, Pinnacles NM
Mary Adamson
May 22, 2016
Toasting Felton's water victory w Water -Frank, Larry Ford, Jim Graham, Conie Barr, & Fran Adamson
Mary Adamson
May 22, 2016
Val Souza
May 17, 2016
Wow, what an amazing and inspiring woman! Such spirit and love she gave to the world! Frances truly made a difference. I wish I would have had the honor to meet her. Still, whenever I am graced by Mary's presence, it's easy to see that Frances is there. No doubt, this is the case with the all of Frances' family and the many other people Frances touched.
Val Souza
1954 Fran's father Albert, Fran, Frank, baby Mary, Berkeley CA
Mary Adamson
May 17, 2016
1959 Camping breakfast, Cosumnes River CA
Mary Adamson
May 17, 2016
1930 approx Frances portrait
Mary Adamson
May 17, 2016
1953 Wedding Fran & Frank, Patso & David Signer witness Berkeley CA
Mary Adamson
May 17, 2016
Fran & Frank volunteer Red Cross Ham Radio work
Mary Adamson
May 17, 2016
2010 Fran Playing Piano
Mary Adamson
May 17, 2016
Susan Stoddart
May 12, 2016
May 11, 2016
Dear Frank,
You and Fran were such terrific neighbors to me in our beloved Felton Family....she always had a cheery hello and a hug for me. Bless you now as you travel onward....Love, Cammy
May 10, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy espinoza
May 10, 2016
Dear Charlotte, I pray you find peace and comfort in the days and months ahead remembering what a wonderful life your beautiful mom had. God Bless you and your entire family in this sad time.
May 10, 2016
May all those who knew and loved Frances find some comfort in that God understands our pain and will reunite us with our loved ones (John 11: 38-44).
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