Extracted from The Marin Independent Journal (San Rafael, CA)
Sunday, September 2, 2007

Francelia A. Oliphant

Francelia A. Oliphant died quietly in her sleep at home on August 29th, 2007.

She was born in San Francisco, CA to Chester Zimmerman and Naomi McGrew on May 8th 1917. She was raised and attended schools in Marin County. Francelia was preceded in death by her husband Robert Donn Oliphant, her parents and her grandparents.

She is survived by her cousins Lauretta M. Pray, B. Clare Blomdal, William O. Lochtt Jr. and Chester F. Tompkins and their families. She is also survived by stepson Thomas Oliphant, wife Alice, and daughters, Jennifer, Briana and Alicia Oliphant.

She married Robert Donn Oliphant on January 23rd, 1960 in San Francisco and spent the rest of her life in Eureka, California. She will be missed by her family and friends. We are grateful for the loving care given by her two caregivers.

The Interment will be at Ocean View Cemetery, Devotion Garden, Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to charities of their choice.

Arrangements are under the care of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka CA.