Frances Brucker-Schayer, age 83, of Hiram, Georgia passed away on Sunday September 30, 2018. Frances was born December 19, 1934. Frances was a devoted and loving Wife, Mother, Oma and friend. Her love for her husbands, children and grandchildren, was a love like no other. She was a devout Catholic woman who served her church, St. Catherine's of Sienna in Kennesaw, whereshe attended mass on a daily basis.Frances dedicated her time to the Columbiettes and was a huge part in the seniors organization, as well as a volunteer at St. Vincent's thift shop, where she volunteered 2 days a week.
Born to a Filipino immigrant and his German wife, Frances was always proud of her heritage, speaking the German language and preparing Filipino cuisine. She loved timeless classics like Frank Sinatra, German music and loved to dance at Octoberfest in Helen, Ga. She enjoyed being with her best friends, Iris and Richard Proot, who accompanied Frances on most all social outings. Her favorite pass time was to watch the Braves, so much, she referred to them as "her Braves". Frances had a sweet tooth and took a liking to fudge striped cookies and Werther's Original hard candy. Frances was a woman full of integrity and honor. She lived her life to the fullest and she didn't waste a moment of time on nonsense.
Frances is survived by; daughter, Monika Parrish; sons, Carl Brucker, Erik Brucker, Peter Brucker, son-in-law Geoffrey Parrish; daughter-in-laws, Deborah Brucker, Michelle Brucker, ex daughter-in-law Christy Barron-Ross; Eriks significant other Dannette Davis and thirteen grandchildren.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Gertrude Calabio, brother, Daniel Calabio, and two husbands, Carl Jakob Brucker, Eugene Schayer.
A visitation for Frances will be held Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Friday October 5, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home 2950 Cobb Parkway North Kennesaw, Georgia 30152. A rosary will be Friday, October 5, 2018 at 8:00 PM. Funeral mass will be Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St Catherine of Siena, 1618 Ben King Rd NW, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144. Burial will be Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Pine Ridge Memorial Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com for the Brucker-Schayer family.Frances C. Brucker- Schayer Memorial College Scholarship
My mom passed peacefully this weekend at the age of 84. She lived everyday as an adventure and lived life with energy, anticipation and excitement. Her last day she spent at the local fair with friends and dancing that evening at a Montgomery Gentry concert. I am sure she is movin' and groovin' dancing with my father and our father in heaven. Make no mistake about that.
Born in Brooklyn and being of Filipino descent, her favorite charity that our family has been personally supportive for more than 20+ years is the Lubang-Looc International College Scholars Assocation (LLI). In lieu of flowers, any donation would kindly fund the "Frances C. Brucker-Schayer Memorial College Scholarship" under the college scholarship program of Lubang-Looc International (LLI). The LLI college scholarship program is ongoing for the last 31 years and has helped some 500 deserving, underprivileged students get college education in the Philippines. A college scholar of LLI receives $400 a year or $1,600 for a 4-year college course of study to earn their degree in the Philippines. LLI is a registered tax-exempt organization in the US.
If interested, a check could be made payable to "Lubang-Looc International". RE: Frances C. Brucker-Schayer Memorial College Scholarship. Donation could be sent to: George T. Maulion, TreasurerNew York-New Jersey Chapter, 1704 New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040., LLI
