Mary Frances Draper
Born: November 4, 1922; in Joliet, IL
Died: January 21, 2017; in San Francisco, CA
Mary Frances Draper (nee) Bartley, age 94, died January 21, 2017 following years of determined effort to live forever. In recent months her health rapidly declined. She died at the home of her son in San Francisco.
Mary Fran was born on November 4, 1922 and raised in Joliet, IL. She attended St. Raymond's grade school, St Francis Academy and St. Francis College (University of St. Francis) in Joliet and graduated in 1942 with a BA in English Literature from the University of Illinois, in Champaign-Urbana.
She wed Addison Dent Draper of Washington, DC September 4, 1942. They were both active in parish and community life. Mary Fran taught CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine), procured food and clothing for local migrant workers, volunteered for UNICEF, and was active in the Christian Family Movement.
Together they raised 11 children in Joliet, IL and LaSalle-Peru, IL: Michael A. Draper, of Seattle, WA, Robyn Draper-Praetz (Peter) of Oswego, IL, Susan Draper (Michael) of Brooklyn, NY, Genie Draper (deceased 2008) of Tours, France, Peter Bartley Draper of Chicago IL, Paul J. Draper (Jean) of San Francisco, CA, Miriam A. Goldfien (Robert) of Mill Valley, CA; Patrick A. Draper (Lisa) (deceased 1987) of Seattle, WA, Greg C. Draper (Marcey) of Carson City, NV; Allison D. Draper (Jeff) of Campbell, CA; and Jonathon A. Draper (Ginny) of Omaha, NE.
During her life, Mary Frances worked as an Assistant at the Peru Public Library, as an Aide to State Rep. Donald Anderson; a registered Social Worker for Horizons Center in LaSalle-Peru, IL and with her husband ran an outdoor education program for Middle School Students "Natures Classroom" in LaSalle-Peru, IL. Her work was a reflection of her varied interests and passions - literature and poetry; politics and social justice; care for physically and intellectually challenged individuals; gardening and the environment; life-long learning and Elderhostel. She also liked hot air ballooning and cross country skiing.
Well into her 9th decade she swam daily at the YMCA, did volunteer work with Guide Dogs for the Blind and for several local shelters and agencies in Martinez, CA. She loved social gatherings where she was often asked to perform oratorical ditties, musical parodies and narrations from Mother Goose.
Following her husband's death in 1985 she traveled in Europe, Central America, and the National Parks. She reveled in the company of her children, grandchildren and friends. She enjoyed the arts, visiting museums, attending theater and concerts. She loved camping, swimming, hiking and spending time at the family's cabin on the Magnetawan River in Ontario, CAN. After her retirement she moved to Martinez, CA to be near children. Eventually she lived for periods with her various children, enjoying a rich and varied life with her extended family.
At the time of her death she was living in San Francisco, CA with her son, Paul, his wife Jean and their son, William.
Mary Fran was predeceased by her parents, Judge James V. and Frances M. Bartley, of Joliet, IL; brother, James M. Bartley of Las Vegas, NV; and sister, Nancy Hall (nee Bartley) of Houston, TX. Also her son, Patrick A. Draper, of Seattle, WA; daughter, Frances Eugenie Draper of Tours France; and infant granddaughter, Sarah Inez Draper died before her.
She is survived by 9 children and numerous daughters and sons in-law. In addition, she is remembered by 24 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; many friends; and her loving caregiver, Terry.
Friends and family describe her as a vital role model, indomitable, joyful, curious, good-humored, gritty, playful, engaged, strong, assertive and loving. She left a mark and will be deeply missed. She is best known for her assertion that "God loves a flower thief".
A mass will be said in San Francisco and a memorial service and a celebration of her life will occur in spring, at the time of burial in Joliet, IL.
In addition to any cards or flowers, please give to her Charities in her name oxfamamerica.org HabitatforHumanity.org Kaiserfoundationhospice.org
Published in The Herald-News from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2017
Born: November 4, 1922; in Joliet, IL
Died: January 21, 2017; in San Francisco, CA
Mary Frances Draper (nee) Bartley, age 94, died January 21, 2017 following years of determined effort to live forever. In recent months her health rapidly declined. She died at the home of her son in San Francisco.
Mary Fran was born on November 4, 1922 and raised in Joliet, IL. She attended St. Raymond's grade school, St Francis Academy and St. Francis College (University of St. Francis) in Joliet and graduated in 1942 with a BA in English Literature from the University of Illinois, in Champaign-Urbana.
She wed Addison Dent Draper of Washington, DC September 4, 1942. They were both active in parish and community life. Mary Fran taught CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine), procured food and clothing for local migrant workers, volunteered for UNICEF, and was active in the Christian Family Movement.
Together they raised 11 children in Joliet, IL and LaSalle-Peru, IL: Michael A. Draper, of Seattle, WA, Robyn Draper-Praetz (Peter) of Oswego, IL, Susan Draper (Michael) of Brooklyn, NY, Genie Draper (deceased 2008) of Tours, France, Peter Bartley Draper of Chicago IL, Paul J. Draper (Jean) of San Francisco, CA, Miriam A. Goldfien (Robert) of Mill Valley, CA; Patrick A. Draper (Lisa) (deceased 1987) of Seattle, WA, Greg C. Draper (Marcey) of Carson City, NV; Allison D. Draper (Jeff) of Campbell, CA; and Jonathon A. Draper (Ginny) of Omaha, NE.
During her life, Mary Frances worked as an Assistant at the Peru Public Library, as an Aide to State Rep. Donald Anderson; a registered Social Worker for Horizons Center in LaSalle-Peru, IL and with her husband ran an outdoor education program for Middle School Students "Natures Classroom" in LaSalle-Peru, IL. Her work was a reflection of her varied interests and passions - literature and poetry; politics and social justice; care for physically and intellectually challenged individuals; gardening and the environment; life-long learning and Elderhostel. She also liked hot air ballooning and cross country skiing.
Well into her 9th decade she swam daily at the YMCA, did volunteer work with Guide Dogs for the Blind and for several local shelters and agencies in Martinez, CA. She loved social gatherings where she was often asked to perform oratorical ditties, musical parodies and narrations from Mother Goose.
Following her husband's death in 1985 she traveled in Europe, Central America, and the National Parks. She reveled in the company of her children, grandchildren and friends. She enjoyed the arts, visiting museums, attending theater and concerts. She loved camping, swimming, hiking and spending time at the family's cabin on the Magnetawan River in Ontario, CAN. After her retirement she moved to Martinez, CA to be near children. Eventually she lived for periods with her various children, enjoying a rich and varied life with her extended family.
At the time of her death she was living in San Francisco, CA with her son, Paul, his wife Jean and their son, William.
Mary Fran was predeceased by her parents, Judge James V. and Frances M. Bartley, of Joliet, IL; brother, James M. Bartley of Las Vegas, NV; and sister, Nancy Hall (nee Bartley) of Houston, TX. Also her son, Patrick A. Draper, of Seattle, WA; daughter, Frances Eugenie Draper of Tours France; and infant granddaughter, Sarah Inez Draper died before her.
She is survived by 9 children and numerous daughters and sons in-law. In addition, she is remembered by 24 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; many friends; and her loving caregiver, Terry.
Friends and family describe her as a vital role model, indomitable, joyful, curious, good-humored, gritty, playful, engaged, strong, assertive and loving. She left a mark and will be deeply missed. She is best known for her assertion that "God loves a flower thief".
A mass will be said in San Francisco and a memorial service and a celebration of her life will occur in spring, at the time of burial in Joliet, IL.
In addition to any cards or flowers, please give to her Charities in her name oxfamamerica.org HabitatforHumanity.org Kaiserfoundationhospice.org
Published in The Herald-News from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2017
Mary Frances Draper
Born: November 4, 1922; in Joliet, IL
Died: January 21, 2017; in San Francisco, CA
Mary Frances Draper (nee) Bartley, age 94, died January 21, 2017 following years of determined effort to live forever. In recent months her health rapidly declined. She died at the home of her son in San Francisco.
Mary Fran was born on November 4, 1922 and raised in Joliet, IL. She attended St. Raymond's grade school, St Francis Academy and St. Francis College (University of St. Francis) in Joliet and graduated in 1942 with a BA in English Literature from the University of Illinois, in Champaign-Urbana.
She wed Addison Dent Draper of Washington, DC September 4, 1942. They were both active in parish and community life. Mary Fran taught CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine), procured food and clothing for local migrant workers, volunteered for UNICEF, and was active in the Christian Family Movement.
Together they raised 11 children in Joliet, IL and LaSalle-Peru, IL: Michael A. Draper, of Seattle, WA, Robyn Draper-Praetz (Peter) of Oswego, IL, Susan Draper (Michael) of Brooklyn, NY, Genie Draper (deceased 2008) of Tours, France, Peter Bartley Draper of Chicago IL, Paul J. Draper (Jean) of San Francisco, CA, Miriam A. Goldfien (Robert) of Mill Valley, CA; Patrick A. Draper (Lisa) (deceased 1987) of Seattle, WA, Greg C. Draper (Marcey) of Carson City, NV; Allison D. Draper (Jeff) of Campbell, CA; and Jonathon A. Draper (Ginny) of Omaha, NE.
During her life, Mary Frances worked as an Assistant at the Peru Public Library, as an Aide to State Rep. Donald Anderson; a registered Social Worker for Horizons Center in LaSalle-Peru, IL and with her husband ran an outdoor education program for Middle School Students "Natures Classroom" in LaSalle-Peru, IL. Her work was a reflection of her varied interests and passions - literature and poetry; politics and social justice; care for physically and intellectually challenged individuals; gardening and the environment; life-long learning and Elderhostel. She also liked hot air ballooning and cross country skiing.
Well into her 9th decade she swam daily at the YMCA, did volunteer work with Guide Dogs for the Blind and for several local shelters and agencies in Martinez, CA. She loved social gatherings where she was often asked to perform oratorical ditties, musical parodies and narrations from Mother Goose.
Following her husband's death in 1985 she traveled in Europe, Central America, and the National Parks. She reveled in the company of her children, grandchildren and friends. She enjoyed the arts, visiting museums, attending theater and concerts. She loved camping, swimming, hiking and spending time at the family's cabin on the Magnetawan River in Ontario, CAN. After her retirement she moved to Martinez, CA to be near children. Eventually she lived for periods with her various children, enjoying a rich and varied life with her extended family.
At the time of her death she was living in San Francisco, CA with her son, Paul, his wife Jean and their son, William.
Mary Fran was predeceased by her parents, Judge James V. and Frances M. Bartley, of Joliet, IL; brother, James M. Bartley of Las Vegas, NV; and sister, Nancy Hall (nee Bartley) of Houston, TX. Also her son, Patrick A. Draper, of Seattle, WA; daughter, Frances Eugenie Draper of Tours France; and infant granddaughter, Sarah Inez Draper died before her.
She is survived by 9 children and numerous daughters and sons in-law. In addition, she is remembered by 24 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; many friends; and her loving caregiver, Terry.
Friends and family describe her as a vital role model, indomitable, joyful, curious, good-humored, gritty, playful, engaged, strong, assertive and loving. She left a mark and will be deeply missed. She is best known for her assertion that "God loves a flower thief".
A mass will be said in San Francisco and a memorial service and a celebration of her life will occur in spring, at the time of burial in Joliet, IL.
In addition to any cards or flowers, please give to her Charities in her name oxfamamerica.org HabitatforHumanity.org Kaiserfoundationhospice.org
Published in The Herald-News from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2017
Born: November 4, 1922; in Joliet, IL
Died: January 21, 2017; in San Francisco, CA
Mary Frances Draper (nee) Bartley, age 94, died January 21, 2017 following years of determined effort to live forever. In recent months her health rapidly declined. She died at the home of her son in San Francisco.
Mary Fran was born on November 4, 1922 and raised in Joliet, IL. She attended St. Raymond's grade school, St Francis Academy and St. Francis College (University of St. Francis) in Joliet and graduated in 1942 with a BA in English Literature from the University of Illinois, in Champaign-Urbana.
She wed Addison Dent Draper of Washington, DC September 4, 1942. They were both active in parish and community life. Mary Fran taught CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine), procured food and clothing for local migrant workers, volunteered for UNICEF, and was active in the Christian Family Movement.
Together they raised 11 children in Joliet, IL and LaSalle-Peru, IL: Michael A. Draper, of Seattle, WA, Robyn Draper-Praetz (Peter) of Oswego, IL, Susan Draper (Michael) of Brooklyn, NY, Genie Draper (deceased 2008) of Tours, France, Peter Bartley Draper of Chicago IL, Paul J. Draper (Jean) of San Francisco, CA, Miriam A. Goldfien (Robert) of Mill Valley, CA; Patrick A. Draper (Lisa) (deceased 1987) of Seattle, WA, Greg C. Draper (Marcey) of Carson City, NV; Allison D. Draper (Jeff) of Campbell, CA; and Jonathon A. Draper (Ginny) of Omaha, NE.
During her life, Mary Frances worked as an Assistant at the Peru Public Library, as an Aide to State Rep. Donald Anderson; a registered Social Worker for Horizons Center in LaSalle-Peru, IL and with her husband ran an outdoor education program for Middle School Students "Natures Classroom" in LaSalle-Peru, IL. Her work was a reflection of her varied interests and passions - literature and poetry; politics and social justice; care for physically and intellectually challenged individuals; gardening and the environment; life-long learning and Elderhostel. She also liked hot air ballooning and cross country skiing.
Well into her 9th decade she swam daily at the YMCA, did volunteer work with Guide Dogs for the Blind and for several local shelters and agencies in Martinez, CA. She loved social gatherings where she was often asked to perform oratorical ditties, musical parodies and narrations from Mother Goose.
Following her husband's death in 1985 she traveled in Europe, Central America, and the National Parks. She reveled in the company of her children, grandchildren and friends. She enjoyed the arts, visiting museums, attending theater and concerts. She loved camping, swimming, hiking and spending time at the family's cabin on the Magnetawan River in Ontario, CAN. After her retirement she moved to Martinez, CA to be near children. Eventually she lived for periods with her various children, enjoying a rich and varied life with her extended family.
At the time of her death she was living in San Francisco, CA with her son, Paul, his wife Jean and their son, William.
Mary Fran was predeceased by her parents, Judge James V. and Frances M. Bartley, of Joliet, IL; brother, James M. Bartley of Las Vegas, NV; and sister, Nancy Hall (nee Bartley) of Houston, TX. Also her son, Patrick A. Draper, of Seattle, WA; daughter, Frances Eugenie Draper of Tours France; and infant granddaughter, Sarah Inez Draper died before her.
She is survived by 9 children and numerous daughters and sons in-law. In addition, she is remembered by 24 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; many friends; and her loving caregiver, Terry.
Friends and family describe her as a vital role model, indomitable, joyful, curious, good-humored, gritty, playful, engaged, strong, assertive and loving. She left a mark and will be deeply missed. She is best known for her assertion that "God loves a flower thief".
A mass will be said in San Francisco and a memorial service and a celebration of her life will occur in spring, at the time of burial in Joliet, IL.
In addition to any cards or flowers, please give to her Charities in her name oxfamamerica.org HabitatforHumanity.org Kaiserfoundationhospice.org
Published in The Herald-News from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2017
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