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FRANCES HESSELBEIN Obituary

HESSELBEIN--Frances R., We are saddened by the passing of Frances who was a tremendous mentor and friend. Frances enriched our lives and her passing will be a profound loss to all who knew and loved her. As National Executive Director of Girl Scouts of the USA, CEO of the Francis Hesselbein Leadership Institute (formerly Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management and Leader to Leader Institute) and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, she touched the lives of many people around the world as an accomplished author, speaker, extraordinary non-profit leader, and visionary. Kenneth Kirschner, Andrea Chase and Samantha Kirschner.

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 13, 2022.

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Martinez

December 28, 2022

What an incredible woman she was. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult period.

Dr. Robert D. Wicks

December 23, 2022

Saddened to hear of cousin Frances' passing. Our grandfathers were brothers - two of the five who emigrated from Cornwall, England. Last saw her at sister Gertrude's funeral. Kept in touch via e-mails. Proud to be related to be related to such an outstanding lady.

Tom Cartlidge

December 22, 2022

What a complete life of service.
Tom Cartlidge, Henrietta, Tx.

December 22, 2022

Ecclesiastes 7:1 A good name is better than good oil, and the day of death is better than the day of birth. She most definitely made a very good name for herself. My heartfelt condolences to her family.

Angel

December 21, 2022

Our condolences to Mrs Hesselbein´s family and friends. I treasured our little chats when she would stop by my office. She was a treasure to talk with and she will be greatly missed

Adele Johnson

December 17, 2022

Frances Hesselbein was an inspiration to many Girl Scouts including my daughter who was included in this 1984 cover photo.
My daughter is a PhD Economist and lives and works in D. C. Incidentally my grandmother was born and raised in Johnstown, PA.
AF Johnson

Jesse

December 15, 2022

My condolences.

faith c tobin/brad j.herscot

December 14, 2022

Dear Family Brad and I would like to express our condolences's on the loss of Frances.she'll surely be missed very much and may she rest in peace.best faith/brad

Dr. Alexander Grande III

December 14, 2022

Frances´ life and being represented the true meaning of leadership. Her humanity, outreaches and publications helped shape the lives and roles of many leaders around the world. Peter Drucker, as well as many others, is glad to be with his friend again!?

CB Bowman-Ottomanelli

December 13, 2022

Frances was the model for "Courage to Leap & Lead" for womankind. She left us with richness unsurpassed by others. I feel fortunate to have met her.

Brooke Mitman Rivera

December 13, 2022

Frances was a shining Light for Christ in all the world. I was blessed to have her as a close family friend, personal and professional mentor. I will miss her dearly.

Michelle Tillis Lederman

December 13, 2022

Frances was an inspiration to so many and her inspiration led to so many good works, not the least of which is the community Marshall Goldsmith created. Her memory will be for a blessing.

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