Francine Wersan, (1928 - 2011) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

In loving memory of our mother and best friend. Her love and kindness will remain with us forever

83 years old
Born on January 25, 1928 in Chicago
Passed away on February 5, 2011 in Ridgecrest, California

This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Francine Wersan, 83 years old, born on January 25, 1928, and passed away on February 5, 2011. We will remember her forever.

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March 31

Most people remember kindness. That's why they remember Mom. She devoted her entire attention to the person speaking to her, remembered people, and validated people's feelings and efforts. Mom cared more about others than herself. In these things, I'm trying to follow her example.

September 15, 2023

From 2/1/2011
Mom has been the greatest single influence in my life. She will join her father, Arthur Goldstein, in my heart, the memories of my heart. Whenever we talked, I tried to make her laugh which wasn't hard. I didn't 't need to be a standup comic, because making her laugh was the most satisfying experience. It's her kindness and positive attitude that I will be trying to emulate in my life. Also, her involvement in the community where she has touched so many people's lives.

From 2/5/2011
One last hug with my mother. Although she has passed, I feel all the hugs she has ever given me. It's a precious memory.

January 25, 2023

You brought us into this world and nurtured us and for that we cherish you! I continue to feel that love you gave us and hope I can be the best I can to my children (grandchildren included).

January 25, 2023

Dear Mom,
I miss you more with each year! Your legacy comforts me.

January 26, 2022

You would have been 94 today! Wow! So glad that you got 83 yrs of life so you could enjoy your grandchildren and great grandchild. I still remember when Ravijit read to you over the phone on your last days with us and it brought us all to tears. You're with me every day and I feel your love with me always!

January 25, 2022

Wow its been 11 years, 5 great grandchildren and so many moments I know you would have loved to share. You live on in me, my children, my grandchildren. See you in my dreams.

January 25, 2022

Happy birthday, Mom! I've really missed you this year. I strive every day to make you proud in how I handle my challenges.

January 26, 2021

One of the things I appreciate about you the most, is that you genuinely cared about others and listened fully. There's almost nothing that could make me feel more loved than that.

January 25, 2021

I am forever grateful that I was lucky enough to have a mother who nurtured and inspired me to try to be the best I could through my life. I hope I can do the same for my child and grandchildren and encourage them to find the best in their lives! Love you always, Mom!

January 25, 2021

Thinking of you always dear sweet lady.
Miss your smile❤️

May 13, 2019

Looking at these photos, I'm overcome thinking about how engaged and loving Mom was and how privileged we were to have her for the time we did.

May 12, 2019

Remembering you, Mom, for your being a kind, loving and giving mom who always kept us in her heart!

February 5, 2019

My love for you, Mom, is unending!

January 25, 2019

Happy Birthday, Mom! You always made our birthdays and our lives special just by your presence.

January 25, 2019

Today Mom. you would have been 91 years old. Wow! Thanks to Elena, I got to see more pictures of you when your were young. Love that you looked so happy and enjoyed life to the fullest!

February 5, 2018

Love you mom!

January 25, 2018

Still think about you. Thanks Mom for all you did for me.

January 25, 2018

Mom would be 90 this year. It's amazing how time flies, but she's always with me.

January 25, 2018

Such a kind soul. I miss her very much. Happy Birthday Fran

January 26, 2017

When GMK and I were at the Women's March in Santa Fe, I asked her if she thought Mom would have wanted to march with us. The answer, of course, was "yes" because Mom was so supportive of everything we did and would have been energized by seeing all the marchers and the huge puppets. It's like this with every event in our lives: we miss Mom not being there and yet she is there because she is so much a part of each one of us.

January 25, 2017

Well, another year has shot by and we still hold on to the memories of our dear mom. Sarah and I were reminiscing while she was visiting, about how lucky we were to have such a nurturing and loving mother. Its not always the case for others. We were fortunate to have her in our lives and help guide us to having a happy and fulfilling life.

January 25, 2017

Mom I still want to pick up the telephone to talk with you.
Now its just memories
But all of these memories are good
Love you
Laura

February 5, 2016

When I was going to grade school through junior high, I often had a sick feeling in my stomach because I was afraid of the other kids or didn't fit in. Mom would often write a note of encouragement on the napkin she put in my lunch. That, and her unwavering belief in me, got me through. Love you, Mom.

January 25, 2016

Thinking of Mom today. She would have been 88 today. So grateful for all the years we had together and all the goodness you gave us. Love you, Mom!

February 5, 2015

". . . I see her every day, her joy, her capacity for wonder. I won't try to describe how deeply I mourn her passing still. I know that she was the kindest, most generous spirit I have every known, and that what is best in me I owe to her." (Barack Obama, Dreams from My Father, on his mother)

January 25, 2015

Today you would have been 87! I am happy you had a long life and got to see some of your great grandchildren. You are always in my heart and am grateful for all you gave me as a wonderful mother.

January 24, 2015

Dear Mom,

Happy Birthday! I think about you every day and am happy that so many people remember you with great affection. I'm truly honored when they see something of you in me.

May 22, 2014

Death sets you free to sail the horizon,
provisionless,
exploring the world we cannot see.

The sea of memory
is filled with fathomed smiles and tears.
And ripples of your journey
reach the shore continually.

May 11, 2014

Thinking of you, Mom, on Mother's Day. You gave me life and gave me values to live my life with. I am grateful for all that you did.

February 5, 2014

Well mom its another year and still wear those earrings you gave me everyday to remember you. I also gave Zoe a pair of earrings you gave me so she can also remember you when she wears them. Good vibes.

February 5, 2014

Coincidently, yesterday Sarah let me know that Dad read some of your writings to her. She told me that they are going to type these up and I'm hoping to compile these into a book of some sort. It will be wonderful to be able to read some of your work and be able to share it with the whole family.

January 28, 2014

The following tribute is from my mother-in-law, Mollie De Wald:

"The marriage with Edward and Sarah Wersan has given me a blessing of knowing Sarah’s mom, Fran. I loved being in her presence. Fran was a loving, sweet, gentle lady. I loved listening to her stories as she was articulate, descriptive and had a lovely soft-spoken voice. As I have witnessed, Fran was a caring mother and concerned about the well being of her children. She would always think of ways their challenges would be solved to make lives less stressful. She had a calm demeanor to neutralize conversations. She was always thoughtful on her trips to send me a post card. My thoughts and prayers are for her happiness."

January 25, 2014

Happy Birthday, Mom! We would have loved to have celebrated another birthday with you today. I am thinking of all the wonderful days I did get to spend with you and am grateful.

January 25, 2014

Today, for Mom's birthday, Steve, Ed and I said Kaddish for Mom at her marker at the cemetery. We also sang "I'll Be Seeing You", a tune from 1938 that really captures how much we all love Mom. Then we sat around sharing our memories of her. It was a lovely afternoon, and I think that Mom would have been happy that we were brought together by her.

May 12, 2013

Mom, we are remembering you today on Mothers Day and feeling grateful for all you gave us over all the years we were with you. We were lucky to have a mother who cared about us and did her best to give us a foundation to move forward in our own lives. Thank you, Mom!

May 12, 2013

Happy Mother's Day 2013
Shared by Sarah Wersan on 05/12/2013
Dear Mom,

Happy Mother's Day. I miss calling you on Mother's Day. I'm trying to honor you in my life and remember the happy times when we were together, sharing a hug or listening to jazz or enjoying each other's company and conversation.

Love,

Sarah

February 10, 2013

As time goes on, I appreciate what a nuturing and sustaining presence you were in all our live, dear "Mom Fran". Love, Ariel

February 5, 2013

I will forever be grateful for all the kindness and thoughtfulness Fran showed me, my son, and Bob. I was very glad that Fran was in my life and all the sisters I gained. My love goes out to everyone that knew and loved her.

February 5, 2013

I can't believe it's been two years since you've gone. It seems like just yesterday when we saw your smiling face and hugged you. Yes, it brings tears to my eyes when I know I can't give you a big hug but your love will always be in my heart and soul.

January 27, 2013

Happy Birthday, Mom. I miss you more, not less, with time. I love you.

January 25, 2013

Thanks Aunt Fran for your incredible love and sweetness. Always in our hearts...happy birthday!

January 25, 2013

Happy Birthday Mom! Your lovely granddaughter Shayna is 6-1/2 months pregnant and glowing, very calm, beautiful and wise. Probably in no small part from having such an incredible grandmother with the same traits. I miss you more than words can express. So grateful to have had 55 years on this planet with you.

January 25, 2013

Today is Mom's birthday and she would have been 85 years old. Of course I miss her but she is with me every day in my heart. I love you mom!

February 29, 2012

I have kept two pictures on a small alter I made on my dresser--with a copy of Psalm 121, a small gift she gave me and a couple of the most recent postcards she sent from her and Dad's travels. Over this last year, sometimes I would read the Psalm to her or just say hi and wish her a safe and happy journey.

Ariel Litzky

February 9, 2012

Just saw the pic of your mom and thought how much she looked like my mom in her younger years. I noticed they were born the same year only different months...that may be why it caught my eye. Anyway, you influenced me to use a younger pic of my mother...seemed like I was going backwards to her youth and maybe it would be better the other way...good idea, thanks for the help. Gail

February 6, 2012

Last night, I lit a yartzeit candle for Mom on the anniversary of her death. Ed helped me with some prayers, and the candle is still burning as of this morning. I felt the presence of all my sisters with me. As a unit, we make Mom's memory more powerful and everlasting.

February 6, 2012

Every day I think of her because I keep my favorite picture of her and I on my desk and remember our happy times together. But still sometimes I am overwhelmed with feelings of sadness and can't keep the tears from flowing. Thank God we have we have each other and lots of pictures and memories to share.

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Great picture of Mom....not so great of me.

Thank you for encouraging my artistic abilities

This is how I remember you, Mom! Always by my side!

Grandpa Art, Vicki, Mom and Grandma Rose

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Mom & Laura dancing

January 25, 2017

Laura dancing with Mom at James' wedding reception. It was a great time with family and Mom was in good spirits that night. We all enjoyed her company!

Lost but not forgotten

February 5, 2016

Mom had given me a pair of earrings before she died. I wore them everyday until I lost one and then found it two weeks later in the school parkinglot where I teach.

Then both were lost in Northern California and that was sad. But I had taken a picture of the one earring I had the first time I lost the other. I still had the picture. I posted it on Facebook hoping someone would be able to duplicate the earrings. And a friend of a friend got me in touch with a a jeweler(Eric Showalter) in Kansas and had them made. They were done on my Mom's birthday and have them on for the first time two days ago.

I now have Mom back with me everyday.

Love you Mom and for everything you taught me

On the doorposts of your house

December 16, 2014

From 1994 to 1997 I was stationed at and NAWS China Lake. I was 17 years old far away from home and my family for the first time in my life. It was there that I met Fran and Steve. Fran was a tremendously kind woman. She had a smile that was contagious. No matter what was going on in my life I always found happiness while in her presence. When my tour of duty was over Fran presented me with a book (On the doorposts of your house) She had every person at the temple signed by book and wished me well.

I don't know why I went in search of Fran on the Internet tonight, perhaps its because it is Hanukkah and I am reading the book she gave to me. But I am grateful that you have established this website in her memory. Looking through the pictures I saw my old friends smile after all of these years. For that I thank you and I'm so sorry for your loss.

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