Fran and Jeff Newman...together again!

Rick Kornacker · Post by **Rick Kornacker** » 3 Nov 2016 2:34 pm

Just a note to our "Forum" and steel guitar community. Fran Newman passed away early this morning as a result of a number of sudden and serious health complications. I know that many of you are aware of the many significant contributions that her and Jeff have made to our community...many years of good things and good times for us all. Truly a legacy that will not be equaled by many. Final arrangements are pending and will be forthcoming. Respectfully submitted, RK

Joshua Tschetter · Post by **Joshua Tschetter** » 3 Nov 2016 2:38 pm

Wow! sad new's...she was a sweetheart and wonderful lady.
Safely home in heaven...May she rest in peace.

Jeff Garden · Post by **Jeff Garden** » 3 Nov 2016 2:46 pm

Thanks for the notification, Rick..haven't heard from you in awhile and hope you're doing ok. Condolences to you and your family. Sad news but yes, Fran and Jeff are finally back together again. I took an instructional week with Jeff back in the 1980's and both he and Fran could not have been nicer and treated me like family...I will always remember that. May they both rest in peace.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 3 Nov 2016 3:17 pm

Oh my! Sincerest condolences to you Rick and the rest of the family. Yes, I'm one among many who spent time at Jeff and Fran's school. It was definitely a family venture and her role was just as vital as Jeff's.

They showed much love and devotion with their personal lives too.

Another chapter in the steel guitar book closed.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 3 Nov 2016 3:19 pm

My condolences, Rick.

John Coffman · Post by **John Coffman** » 3 Nov 2016 4:08 pm

Prayers for the family.

DG Whitley · Post by **DG Whitley** » 3 Nov 2016 4:11 pm

My sincere deepest condolences to the family. I always found Fran to be gracious and funny whenever I placed an order. I will miss her.

Mike Wheeler · Post by **Mike Wheeler** » 3 Nov 2016 4:22 pm

Fran was indeed a sweetheart to talk to. My prayers for the family and sincerest condolences to all the many friends she and Jeff had.

Doug Earnest · Post by **Doug Earnest** » 3 Nov 2016 4:28 pm

Rick and family, I am so very sorry to hear this. Fran was a very special person to me. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of you.

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 3 Nov 2016 4:58 pm

She was my buddy- I will miss her.

Dave Potter · Post by **Dave Potter** » 3 Nov 2016 5:08 pm

So sorry to hear this.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 3 Nov 2016 5:11 pm

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. Fran and Jeff were both very special people in my life. I owe them a lot. RIP, dear Fran.

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 3 Nov 2016 5:40 pm

Oh, so sorry to hear of this.

Tony Dingus · Post by **Tony Dingus** » 3 Nov 2016 5:53 pm

Sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family.

Tony

Joseph Napolitano · Post by **Joseph Napolitano** » 3 Nov 2016 5:54 pm

My deepest sympathies . I had many nice conversations with Fran when I paced orders.She was a sweet woman.

Clark Doughty · Post by **Clark Doughty** » 3 Nov 2016 7:30 pm

Our prayers are with the family. Sad day. Hope Rick will keep the family legacy going......clark and lucy

Chubby Howard · Post by **Chubby Howard** » 3 Nov 2016 8:40 pm

So sorry praying for the family. Her and Jeff were alway's so good to me. Chubby Howard

John De Maille · Post by **John De Maille** » 3 Nov 2016 9:16 pm

I'm so sorry to hear this. I've known Jeff and Fran since the middle 70's. She was a lovely woman to know. Even if we hadn't seen each other in a long time, when we would meet, it was as if it was just yesterday. My condolences to her family.
May she Rest In Peace. We'll miss her.

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 3 Nov 2016 10:31 pm

So sad to hear this. I always liked Fran, even when she was mad at me. A wonderful lady.

My condolences to the family.

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 3 Nov 2016 11:28 pm

Another sad loss. I also liked Fran a lot. She was a great lady.

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 4 Nov 2016 1:30 am

I'm so sorry..

Dave Grothusen · Post by **Dave Grothusen** » 4 Nov 2016 3:09 am

Rick I am so sorry to hear this news, however I am sure that Jeff is glad to have her by his side again. They were a team.
I pray for you and the rest of the family.

JERRY THURMOND · Post by **JERRY THURMOND** » 4 Nov 2016 5:38 am

Fran was a good friend, after Jeff passed away I didn't see Fran very often, but we stayed in touch through Facebook I will miss her, she always had so much love for her Family.
Jerry

Rick Abbott · Post by **Rick Abbott** » 4 Nov 2016 6:00 am

I am sorry to hear this. I was thinking of her yesterday. Sorry she's gone, glad she's with Jeff.

Blessing and peace to all.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 4 Nov 2016 6:11 am

Sorry to hear of another chapter being closed. Condolences to the family.

I wonder if the Newman products will continue to be available? Its been a while since anything new was produced but its still applicable today.

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Fran and Jeff Newman...together again!

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