Frances Inez Weirmack's Obituary
Frances "Poppy" Weirmack passed away in Alameda on July 30, 2001. She was the beloved wife of Raymond Weirmack of Alameda and the loving mother of Kenneth Petranek of Lakeport, Carl Petranek (who preceded her in death), Richard Weirmack of Livermore, and Shirley Clifford of Danville. She was the dear sister of Gee Gee Cline of Pleasanton and Jan Jones of Rough and Ready. She was the dear grandmother of Daniel Petranek, Chelsea Petranek, Robert Clifford, Kathleen Clifford and Michelle Petranek. She was the dear great-grandmother of Emma Clifford and Jillian Clifford. She is also survived by her son-in-law Jerry Clifford, and her daughters-in-law Darla Petranek and Franca Weirmack.A native of Massachusetts, she was 81 years of age. She was a past president of Alameda Art Association, 4years; Scotts Florist in Alameda, 20 years' CA State Fair Chairman, Art Advisory Committee. She taught Art in her home studio for 20 years and the first Woman air mechanic at Alameda Naval Air Station, WWII; and was a graduate of the California Arts and Crafts College, Oakland. The family prefers donations in her memory to the Alzheimer's Foundation or to the charity of your choice. Interment will be at Sea.Chapel of the ChimesOakland (510) 654-0123"Service of Marked Distinction"
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