The Steel Guitar Forum Store 

Post new topic Fran and Jeff Newman...together again!
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4  Next
Reply to topic
Author Topic:  Fran and Jeff Newman...together again!
Bob Blair


From:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2016 6:33 am    
Reply with quote

I'm also very sorry to hear this. RIP Fran.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Tommy Alexander

 

From:
Friendswood, Texas 77546
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2016 6:37 am     Jeff & Fran
Reply with quote

I have known Jeff for many years; we lived about eight miles apart. We had the same music teacher.
So, we were friends for a long time, until he moved to Nashville, but did talk every now and then.
Later, I met Fran and when Jeff came to visit with his Dad in Texas city , TX., we would hang out for a day or two.
When Jeff died; we still talked with Fran by phone and a few times, she came to the Dallas convention.

This is a sad day that this happened. A very nice sweet person; we will miss her.
I lost her daughter; I believe she lived in North Carolina, I think!

They now will rest in peace...........
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Sam Marshall

 

From:
Chandler, AZ USA
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2016 6:39 am    
Reply with quote

So sorry to hear of Fran's passing. My sympathy's to the family.

I always enjoyed our conversations when she would come to Phoenix with Jeff for his spring seminars here. She was a sweet lady who was a really fun to talk with.

Best Regards,
Sam
View user's profile Send private message

Walter Stettner


From:
Vienna, Austria
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2016 6:39 am    
Reply with quote

Sad news indeed. RIP, Fran
_________________
www.lloydgreentribute.com
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website

Wanda Cooper

 

From:
Virginia, USA
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2016 7:03 am    
Reply with quote



Billy and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Fran Newman this morning. She and Jeff were wonderful friends to us personally and two of the greatest friends and supporters of the pedal steel guitar community. We pray that her family will have the peace and comfort of knowing that she has been reunited with the husband she loved so much. We will miss you, Fran!
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website

Lee Barber


From:
Sweeny, TX, USA
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2016 7:42 am    
Reply with quote

I spent many a day talking to Fran on the phone and was thinking of her last week and this week. Rick and Jan, my condolences to you and your family. She and Jeff mean so much to the steel guitar community/family.
_________________
Zum D10


Last edited by Lee Barber on 4 Nov 2016 8:12 am; edited 1 time in total
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

George Piburn


From:
The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2016 7:56 am     Rest Peacefully
Reply with quote

Jeff and Fran were like surrogate parents to My Wife and I for nearly 10 years.

Fran helped me and Chuck Lettes get the Non Pedal Sessions Started in Dallas in 2004 - (Rick Alexander 2011 forward)
_________________
GeorgeBoards S8 Non Pedal Steel Guitar Instruments
Maker of One of a Kind Works of Art that play music too.
Instructional DVDs
YouTube Channel
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website

Gerry Hogan

 

From:
Burghclere, Hampshire, England
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2016 8:15 am    
Reply with quote

Rick, I missed this very sad news until Hans de Jong just phoned me to tell me! I am very shocked. Barbara and I loved her dearly. She was a wonderful lady.

Our sincere condolences go out to all the family.

Gerry and Barbara Hogan
View user's profile Send private message

Jack Ritter

 

From:
Enid, Oklahoma, USA
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2016 8:25 am    
Reply with quote

My condolences. Jack Ritter
_________________
Zum D10 8x5,rev pre-amp, TC M300, Split 12, n-112, IZZY, Hilton vp, Geo L, BJS Hughey, Live Steel
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Mike Brown

 

From:
Meridian, Mississippi USA
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2016 8:49 am     Fran
Reply with quote

Didn't see her much after Jeff passed, but she was a great lady. RIP Fran.
View user's profile Send private message

Sandra Scott-Wall


From:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2016 9:07 am    
Reply with quote

The Scott family have known Fran and Jeff Newman for many, many years. We are all truly saddened by Fran's passing. Our condolences to the entire Newman family.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Richard Ingley

 

From:
Bowie, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2016 1:07 pm    
Reply with quote

As per Albert Talley and the Texas Steel Guitar Association we are shocked at the news. She will be greatly missed. She has been A good friend of all of ours. We'll keep the family IN PRAYER.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website

Joel Martin


From:
California, USA
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2016 1:23 pm    
Reply with quote

Oh such sad news. She was a sweetheart. Condolences to her friends here and family.
_________________
1968 ZB D11
1965 Vibrolux Reverb
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website

KENNY KRUPNICK

 

From:
Grove City,Ohio
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2016 2:01 pm    
Reply with quote

Hate to hear this news. Still hard to believe Jeff is gone. Condolences and Prayers to the Newman family. Was wondering if any of the family is carrying on Jeffran music products?
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Ray Harrison


From:
Tucson, Arizona, USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2016 4:50 pm    
Reply with quote

Such a loss. She was always such a pleasure to be around. I loved visiting with her in St. Louis years ago.
RIP Fran, now you can be with Jeff and so many of your old friends.
_________________
Ray Harrison
Bass/sing/Love PSG
77 Stingray/Kiesel 5 string bass
Telonics , Fender Rumble500, Polytone Amps
D-16 Martin, 1970 Ovation guitars
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Jim Eaton


From:
Santa Susana, Ca
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2016 6:17 pm    
Reply with quote

RIP Fran.
JE:-I>
_________________
Emmons D10PP 8/4 -75'
Emmons S-10PP 3/4 - 79'
Emmons S-12PP 3/4 -78'
MSA Legend SD12 5/5 -06'
Mullen S-12 4/5 - 1986
Nashville 112 x2 W/Knob Guards - Don't leave home with out one!
Walker SS rack system - 12"BW's
Quilter Steelaire Combo
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Wilfred Buttigieg

 

From:
Malta
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2016 9:27 pm     Fran Newman
Reply with quote

So sorry to hear this sad news!
Now she's gone to meet the Lord and Jeff!
May she rest in peace !
Condolences to the family.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Mike Wilson

 

From:
Mansfield, Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 5 Nov 2016 2:53 am    
Reply with quote

Sad news. Prayers and condolences to the family.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Donna Dodd


From:
Acworth, Georgia, USA
Post  Posted 5 Nov 2016 12:53 pm    
Reply with quote

I enjoyed visiting with Fran a couple of times around the sound booth at Scotty's. Seemingly full of life and vigor, Fran always made me smile. Rest in peace, sweet lady....
_________________
Donna Dodd
Georgia Steel Guitar Association (GaSGA) Board Member & Website Administrator
"Every person is a new door to a different world."
- from movie Six Degrees of Separation

Come visit my steel guitar store on CafePress! http://www.cafepress.com/zoomwithaview
Webmaster, http://www.georgiasteelguitar.com
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website

Craig Bailey

 

Post  Posted 5 Nov 2016 6:14 pm     Fran will be missed
Reply with quote

So sorry to hear this. Fran was such a sweetheart and a class act. Such a wonderful person.

Craig
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Werner Friedrich

 

From:
Germany
Post  Posted 6 Nov 2016 3:27 am     Re: Fran and Jeff Newman...together again!
Reply with quote

Rick Kornacker wrote:
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 Sad


My condolences to the whole Newman Family.
Jeff and Fran was wonderfull Friends! RIP !
Werner Friedrich, Germany
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Paul Wade


From:
mundelein,ill
Post  Posted 6 Nov 2016 7:04 am     Re: Fran and Jeff Newman...together again!
Reply with quote

rick,
sorry to here the passing of Fran. i used to order Jeff's course a lot from her she was very nice lady.
she will be missed. prayers are sent..

p.w
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Rick Kornacker


From:
Dixon Springs, Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 6 Nov 2016 8:26 am     Thanks to all...
Reply with quote

Would just like to take a moment to thank all for your thoughtful comments and wishes. Nice to hear from all of you...including many that I have known personally. Let's all remember those good times! Regards, RK
_________________
"think MORE...play LESS"
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Richard Sinkler


From:
aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
Post  Posted 6 Nov 2016 9:35 am    
Reply with quote

What horrible news. Fran was one of the sweetest women I ever met. At a Buddy Emmons / Jeff Newman "concert", I had my 2 or 3 year old daughter with me. She and Peggy Emmons would let her come and hang out in their booths and play with her. I will never forget that.

RIP Fran.
_________________
Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, NV400, NV112 . Playing for 54 years and still counting.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Dave Diehl

 

From:
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
Post  Posted 6 Nov 2016 6:05 pm    
Reply with quote

Jeff and Fran both always made me feel so much like family. Fran was always an equal half of a team of her and Jeff. The two of them were so close and I had so much respect for them. I'm so sorry to hear this as others and she will definitely be in my thoughts for days to come.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail


All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Jump to:  

Our Online Catalog
Strings, CDs, instruction,
steel guitars & accessories

www.SteelGuitarShopper.com

Please review our Forum Rules and Policies

Steel Guitar Forum LLC
PO Box 237
Mount Horeb, WI 53572 USA


Click Here to Send a Donation

Email admin@steelguitarforum.com for technical support.


BIAB Styles
Ray Price Shuffles for
Band-in-a-Box

by Jim Baron
HTTP