Frances Neufeld

It is with sadness that the family of Fran (Clark) Neufeld announce her peaceful passing on May 2, 2024, at the age of 86. Fran spent her last days in peace at the Humboldt Hospice House in Eureka (California), which was bittersweet, as she was a loyal volunteer for over 20 years with Hospice in Ukiah. She was with her family, surrounded by nature and Redwood trees. 

Fran was born in San Rafael and graduated from Petaluma High, class of 1955. During her life she lived many places (San Francisco, San Mateo, Cotati, Days Creek (Oregon), Potter Valley), finally settling in the Ukiah area with her family, where she lived most of her life.  

Fran worked for many years at Bank of America as a teller where she met her lifelong friend, Yvonne Brown, as well as many other special friends. She later moved onto the Ukiah Senior Center where she found her passion for assisting the elderly, which led her to work for Area Agency on Aging where she was an Ombudsman. She was honored to help seniors and their families navigate the difficulties of end-of-life care. She was passionate about Hospice. She was exceptionally kind, loving and gentle with dying patients and their loved ones, knowing just how to bring peace and love into those moments when needed. 

She loved spending time at the beach, searching for shells, listening to, and watching the waves. She called it her therapy. She also loved bird watching, which led her to volunteer at the Bird Rescue Center in Santa Rosa. Her favorite story to tell was when she captured an eagle with an injured wing and was able to release it once it was rehabilitated.  

Fran was preceded in death by her husbands Dick Clark III and Roland Neufeld. She is survived by her children Dick Clark (Connie), Grant Clark (Theresa), and Ahna Hubner (Troy), as well as her sister Patricia Roux. She (Mimi/Gram) is survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, as well as her close friends, Yvonne Brown, Diane Hunt, and Eddie Palmerin. 

Graveside services will be held at a later date. Frans living wish was to support Hospice in any way; please consider donating in her name, in lieu of flowers, as to carry on her legacy of dedication to a wonderful organization close to her heart.