Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Francies , Leonard Andrew  January 31, 2006
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The Bakersfield Californian
Francies, Leonard Andrew "Andy"    
 
Leonard Andrew Francies (Andy) 
Services: Fri., Feb. 3, 11:00 a.m. 

Leonard Andrew 'Andy' Francies passed away January 31, 2006, after a long 
struggle with Alzheimers disease. Andy was born on March 23, 1936 in Paducah, 
Texas to Buster Bud and Delcie Evie Francies. He served in the U.S. Army 
during the Korean Conflict. The original jack of all trades during his working 
years Andy was a farmer, painter, oil driller, tool pusher, cement forms and 
finishing, color coater, pipe fitter, roustabout and welder. In 1972 he joined 
his work and leadership skills together with wife, Barbaras bookeeping skills 
and they created and operated A&B Oilfield Maintenance for twenty years. He 
was a member of the Caledonia Masonic Lodge #486 where he became a 32nd degree 
Mason. His kind and generous nature led him to also become a Shriner. After 
retiring he grew to become a capable cook, domestic assistant around the 
house, and developed into a fine organic gardener. Andy earned the title of 
Papa during his years of helping care for his granddaughter after school. He 
loved to hunt and fish with his friends. He especially enjoyed taking his 
grandchildren fishing. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara; two 
children, son, Leonard and his wife, Jenny of Kirkland, Washington; and 
daughter, Alana Cheryl Kelley and her husband, Wesley of Shafter, California; 
four grandchildren, Alicia, Adrian, Julian and Sonny. Andy will always be 
remembered for his sense of humor, love for his family and strong work ethic. 
All through the progression of his disease he was known to confide in his 
moments of lucidity, I love my family. He will be missed every hour of every 
day. We take solace in knowing that he is with God and his parents and he is 
waiting for his loved ones on the other side. The family wishes to thank Tina 
Malhi and her staff for their loving and dedicated care on the behalf of 
Alzheimers victims and their families. The family also thanks everyone who has 
called to support Andy and his family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests 
donations to the Alzheimers foundation (hhtp://www.alzfdn.org). Viewing will 
be held at Mish Funeral Home in Oildale, Thursday, February 2, from 4-8 p.m. 
Graveside services will be Friday, February 3, at the Shafter Cemetery, at 
11:00 a.m. 

Legacy.com


 
Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 2/2/2006.  


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