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Francine Anne "Fran" Coyan
Francine Anne "Fran" Coyan
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Survived by her siblings, David Paul Bird, Mary Alice Bird, Teresa Clare Freeland, and Daniel James Bird, Fran was preceded in death by her loving husband, Michael Paul Coyan, and her beloved parents, Ann Caroline Bird and Paul Robert Bird.
In honor of Fran's memory, contributions can be made to Our Lady of Peace Hospice at 2076 St. Anthony Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104. Let's keep Fran's legacy alive by supporting a cause close to her heart . Donation Form- (donorperfect.net)
Fran generously donated her body to the University of Minnesota Medical Research Center. This was in keeping with Fran's penny-pinching ways and generous spirit (no funeral costs). There will be a private memorial service for Fran on November 30, 2023.
Join us in celebrating Fran's extraordinary life, filled with laughter, love, and a zest for adventure. Her spirit will continue to inspire us, and her memory will forever bring a smile to our faces.
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Sue Schneider
December 4, 2023
My first memory of Fran was going to her house and seeing all the neon and art and plants and this hippie gal my age just instantly connected with me.
Renada Hope
November 10, 2023
I am so incredibly sad today. I love love love love me some Fran. I am devastated. I met Fran back at CH and I saw that Bob hair cut, that deep voice and she had me at hello. I had a real love affair with that woman. I use to be sorry worried what life would look like when I got older I'm not married and I don't have children like Fran. Fran taught me about chosen family. If you blessed in life you will build amazing relationships and you'll have people that will check on you and be there for you. She's one of the coolest people I ever met. I'm sad I don't get to gut roll laugh with her anymore. I'll miss her deep mahogany smoky voice. I'm a better person for having her in my life. Fran I love you. It's not pass tense I love you. I love you mama
Chris Martinson
November 9, 2023
This is very sad news and I miss her already. Francine and I used to work together. In fact, I hired her back in 2003 and she became part of an extended family of CH Robinson employees. Franny, was fun, funny and drove me nuts all at the same time! She used to call me "Batman" and at first I thought it was kind of funny, but when she would call me Batman in front of company executives & customers, that´s when we had to chat!
Franny was an integral part of our office and she blended in perfectly with the craziness that was an everyday occurrence at "The St Paul office"
I have too many stories to tell about this wonderful lady! Can someone let me/us know if there will be a celebration of life by chance?! She deserves to be celebrated! I miss you Franny.
Chris Martinson
November 9, 2023
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Lance S
November 9, 2023
Franny, there will never be another one like you. I deeply appreciate spending the time we had together. Making food, playing games, just talking about life and watching movies or listening to music. You were one of the most generous, genuine people I've been lucky enough to know. I miss you hun.
Mike F
November 9, 2023
Franny, you were such a wonderful little firecracker. I was just talking about you on Tuesday about how much fun you were to be around. You will be missed.
The Silver Fox
Chris
November 9, 2023
I´m very sad to hear of Fran´s passing. She was a sweet lady (with a wild personality).
I hired Franny back in late 2003 and she was a spitfire. Over the years we had many laughs (and battles), but we always figured things out in the end. For some crazy reason Franny called me Batman all the time...and this went on for years. I asked her to refrain from calling me Batman when customers were in the office, but that fell on deaf ears. One of my customers asked me if I liked being called Batman and I said "no, but she won´t listen to me." I have soooo many Franny stories it could fill a library!
Franny will always have a special place in my heart and I miss her already. God Bless you Franny!
Scott V
November 9, 2023
Franny, you were a fixture of our team for many, many years, and through that we became friends. So sorry to hear of your passing, but I´m certain you´ll be giving them "h-e-double toothpicks" in your next life! You´ll be missed!!
Nicholas Ortiz
November 9, 2023
Franny - We will miss you dearly. You were a light to so many, and I will remember you fondly always. I look forward to seeing you again in this next life.
Kris
November 9, 2023
Fran,
You were the energy the love and the friend to all of us... You will be missed and your laugh will be forever heard!!
RIP- love Lill
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