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Frances Pastoria Obituary
Frances grew up in Michigan, married her childhood sweetheart, Andy, and raised four children Kathy, Anna, Jon and Richard. They moved to Los Angeles in 1984. Putting her life experience to work, she taught parenting and self-improvement classes. At 60 she went back to school and earned three degrees in six years, including a PsyD in Clinical Psychology. She saw clients until her illness. Fran loved to write and authored three books: Woman of the Ages, Being Authentically Me, and Trapani. She inspired all who met her. She will be dearly missed and never forgotten. A memorial service will be held Oct. 18 at Descanso Gardens in La Canada, CA at 4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to "Fran Pastoria" to be used to create a family comfort room at the cancer center where she received treatment. Info: [email protected]
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Pastoria
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dvorah adler
November 22, 2016
I love you Frannie....sending all my love and deep thoughts for your safe and beautiful journey...see you soon (a wink away) love you Darling, Dvorah
Joel Stoffer
October 19, 2009
I was a client of Fran's in 2002. She helped me understand so many things about who I am and offered me a new way of thinking and approaching life. I just learned a few days ago of her passing. She had a remarkable gift for seeing things clearly in a confusing world. She will be missed.
Beverly Darnell
October 11, 2009
Dear Andy and Family,
I am Beverly Darnell (Auberlin)who lived next door to you on Damman with my parents Helen and Marvin Auberlin. I remember the family so well and want to extend my deepest sympathy to everyone on the loss of wife and mother
and grandmother.I am so impressed with what Fran has accompolished these past years, her achievements are to be commended. I look forward to reading her book soon.
Dan and I celebrataed our 40th Anniversday this past May, we have two sons, and happy grandparents of four.
My dad passed away at 95 in 2002, and my mom at 95 this past June.
Again My heartfelt sympathy to everyone, and may your many happy memories remain forever in heart and mind.
Love, Beverly
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