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Elaine Fritz Obituary
June 16, 1957- September 1, 2021
Willow Glen
Elaine Rose Fritz passed away peacefully at home the morning of September 1, 2021.
Elaine is survived by daughter Katie Fritz, Paul Fritz, brother Michael, sisters Shirley, Louise, Gail, Fran, & preceded by sister Jean and parents Kenneth & Eileen.
Elaine was born on June 16 in Sacramento and is the second youngest of seven.
After graduating from USF with a nursing degree, she moved to Mountain View where she met and fell in love with Paul. After marrying Paul, she moved to Willow Glen and founded the first hospice company in Santa Clara County. She continued to direct multiple hospices helping thousands of families find comfort. Of all her accomplishments, her proudest was raising her beautiful daughter Katie.
Elaine enjoyed live music (specifically Tom Petty), the San Francisco Giants, and spending time with her daughter and her neighbors, who she loved as family.
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