Frances Ann Endara, age 82, went home to the Lord on Friday, August 10, 2007, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Indianapolis. The family moved to Centerline, Michigan, outside of Detroit where she grew up. The family moved to California in 1956, eventually settling in Fresno in 1960. After her sons grew up and started their own businesses, Frances worked with them. She was a partner at Lil Jon's Restaurants and organized the catering for many of the shows at the Warnor's Theater and The Star Palace. She assisted her son Jon in his real estate endeavors, and her son Robert in his roofing business. In later years, she worked for the local Social Security office. She enjoyed playing Bridge at the local Bridge club. She was very family-oriented and extremely proud of her sons and grandchildren. She was passionate about traveling and the education that came with it. Frances loved going to church with family members and attended services until just before her passing. She will be missed, especially by her family, but also by everyone else who knew her in life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Raymond Berry and Edna Berry; and her loving husband, Gonzalo Endara. Frances is survived by her son, Robert G. Endara; the mother of her grandchildren, Linda Baxter; her son, Jon L. Endara and his wife, Ginger G. Rainey; her grandchildren Bobby and Skye; brother Bob; sisters, Alice, Jean, and Margaret. She also had many nieces, nephews, and friends who will dearly miss her. A Funeral Service will be held to honor Frances at St. Columba Church, 5073 N. Palm Avenue, Fresno, California 93704 on Saturday, August 18, 2007, at 12:00 noon. (559) 229-8534. Remembrances may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 470 E. Herndon, Suite 102, Fresno, Ca 93720, (559) 435-1482 and-or St. Columba Church. NEPTUNE SOCIETY of Central California Fresno, Ca. (559) 222-7764
Published in the Fresno Bee on 8/16/2007.