Edna French Obituary

Age - 91

October 7, 2023

Monte Vista, CO

Longtime Monte Vista resident E. Jacqueline "Jacquie" French, 91, died on her husband's birthday, October 4, 2023 at the River Valley Inn Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Del Norte. Jacquie was born in Del Norte, Colorado on January 13, 1932, the daughter to John "Jack" Edward Ryan and Evelyn M. Shaw. She married the love of her life, Carl R. French on January 14, 1951, the day after she turned 19, at the Methodist Church in Del Norte. Jacquie moved to the San Luis Valley in 1967 with her husband Carl. Carl worked under Charlie Pollard in his plumbing business to obtain his journeyman, and later she and Carl purchased the business and changed the name to French Plumbing. She was an active member of the Methodist Church in Monte Vista and volunteered for many services and activities through the church. She also volunteered every Thursday doing hair for the people at the Colorado State Veterans Center. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing card games with her friends, especially Pinocle, embroidery and knitting. In her younger years, she also liked to bowl and play golf. Jacquie was a member of The Book Club and read many books. Jacquie is survived by her daughter Carla (Robin) Clutter of Monte Vista, CO; her grandchildren Wayne (Robin) Clutter of Monte Vista, and Yvette (Dan) Wrona of Parker, CO; great grandchildren Emily, Elizabeth, and Sophie Clutter, and Cole and Mason Wrona; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carl, her infant children John M. French, and Patricia Evelyn French, and numerous extended family members. Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the Monte Vista Community Methodist Church. Contributions are suggested to the Monte Vista Community Methodist Church or the Beaver Creek Youth Camp, and may be made through the funeral home office. Rogers Family Mortuary is in care of the arrangements. To leave online condolences, tributes, and words of comfort for Jacquie's family, please visit www. RogersFunerals. com

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