Memories of Frances Booth

In memory of

Frances Booth

Sumerduck, VA, USA

August 4, 1950 - April 10, 2021

Aug 4, 1950 - Apr 10, 2021

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Helen Booth

Fran relaxing on our stroll along the James River

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Virginia Booth

Sylvia Barkey

Rob Kish

Helen Booth

I so enjoyed our most recent time together, when we drove along the James River and visited scenic and historic spots. Fran, Robert and Sharon made me go into the National Parks Ranger's Office to get a Senior Pass, since I was the oldest person in the car and the only one old enough to qualify. With my newly acquired Senior Pass, they were able to get in free to all the National Parks and Memorials. And then they had the nerve to rag on me about my age. We had a great time.

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Virginia Booth

Rob Kish

Energy Club

Our deepest condolences on your loss. We hope you are comforted in the outpour of love for Frances and the memories shared. We send you love and strength during this difficult time.

From your extended family at The Energy Club in Shirlington

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Virginia Booth

Rob Kish

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Kathi Medina

In 1968, my Father's job moved our family from San Diego, CA to Woodbridge, VA. I was just entering my senior year of high school. I met Fran my first day of school at Woodbridge Senior High. She was the school photographer, so I tagged along with her just for something to do. We became the closest of friends during this time, and without her I know my senior year would have been spent alone and bored. Rather, we went to all the football games (Fran had to take the official pictures), after which we'd cruise around Woodbridge in my Dad's cadillac. We had so much fun together. We'd skip school and go into DC and visit the Smithsonian, or just walk around the city.
After graduation, when we were working at the American Chemical Society in DC, occasionally we would stay at Margie's apartment at Watergate and hang out in Georgetown. We were so cool! I recall having to evacuate our work office frequently because of bomb scares. Our building was located just next door to the Russian embassy.
I started college at VCU, and after graduating, I moved back to San Diego and saw Fran only when I went back to Virginia to visit my family. We kept in touch, of course, and did manage a RAAM road trip one year when Fran and I drove from Virginia to Atlantic City. One of Rob's sponsors that year was Trump Towers. When Fran and I checked in, they'd given our rooms to someone else, so they were obligated to find us someplace to sleep - we ended up in the tower suite ... what a laugh Franny had when we opened the door. There was a hot tub in the middle of the living room, with two bedroom suites on either side. I can still picture Fran and I laughing so hard at having a hot tub in our living room!
Fran, Virginia, myself and my husband managed to hook up in Maui one year. Fran and I challenged each other to go hang gliding from a boat ... "if you do it I will". Fying free. What a great day.
I did manage another visit to Virginia, as part of a work trip, after which I stayed with Fran and Robert in Sumerduck. We spent the day at Williamsburg doing touristy stuff. Next day Fran and I went for a bike ride, I believe at Prince William Park. We ended up huddled under the awning at the Ladie's room, hiding from the lightening which was immense and very scary to me. We do not get much of that kind of weather in San Diego.
So, Franny is no longer with us. I can see her so clearly, and feel that we could just jump in my Dad's cadillac and cruise around, listening to the radio, not a care in the world. Being the 60's/70's, we'd probably be in some kind of altered state of consciousness. There are so many remembrances of Fran and I doing crazy things. We went to the Strawberry Fields festival in Toronto where Fran met Harry. I think we started out bussing, then hitched a ride through Hershey, PA and met a girl from New York who talked incessantly about Muenster cheese, only she called it Monster cheese. We laughed and laughed at that.
So many memories. I'll miss you, Franny. I will see you on the other side.

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Virginia Booth

Rob Kish

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Helen Booth

What wonderful memories! You and Fran definitely did some crazy things. Thanks for sharing. Helen ... Read more What wonderful memories! You and Fran definitely did some crazy things. Thanks for sharing. Helen Booth (Robert's sister)... Read more What wonderful memories! You and Fran definitely did... Read more

Kathi Medina

Fran, Virginia and Kathi in Maui

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Virginia Booth

Rob Kish

Kathi Medina

Fran and Virginia

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Virginia Booth

Sylvia Barkey

Rob Kish

Kathi Medina

Franny

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Virginia Booth

Rob Kish

Kathi Medina

Woodbridge, VA, USA or Stafford, VA

Fran at my Dad's house, somewhere in VA

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Sylvia Barkey

Virginia Booth

Rob Kish

Kathi Medina

Sumerduck, VA, USA

New Year's Eve (I think) - do not recall the year

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Virginia Booth

David Kish

Rob Kish

Kathi Medina

Stafford, VA, USA

Fran and Kathi at the bar in my Dad's house

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Virginia Booth

Rob Kish

Kathi Medina

Fran and Virginia in The Jeep

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Virginia Booth

David Kish

Rob Kish

Kathi Medina

1970, Washington, D.C., USA

Fran and Kathi at work

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Virginia Booth

Rob Kish

Weaver Family

A Mass in Lourdes France

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Weaver Family

The eternal journey begins!

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Weaver Family

Jesus I trust in You!

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Weaver Family

Dear Family(Virgie, Robert):

I have very wonderful memories of my beloved aunt. Her journey is not over; it has just begun. “Eye has not seen, ear has not heard.”

A Mass will be offered for her and for the family at the Official Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. We are praying and love you very much!

Michelle, Wade, Corinne, Josh, Maddie, Nicholas, Christopher, Elizabeth Weaver

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Virginia Booth

Rob Kish

Hillary McAllister

Thinking of all of you during this time.
With love from your Maine family,
Hillary, Mike, and Brennan

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Virginia Booth

Rob Kish

Rosemary Pitts

Robert and Virgie,
Learned of Fran's passing just yesterday and wanted to share my deepest sympathies with you. I rode with Fran for quite a few years with the Fredericksburg Cyclists and she always entertained us as we
went the distance together. She was kind and considerate and gave me little gifts that I still have and think of her when I see them. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely Rosemary Pitts

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