Frances (Leber) Courtney
August 11, 1936 ~ July 18, 2022
Born in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Frances Courtney (Leber) was called to her heavenly Tee time on July 18, 2022 at 6:00 A.M. Born August 11, 1936 to proud parents James & Margaret Leber and is reunited with her loved ones; John Harris ( Step-father), James & Euphemia Courtney (In-laws), James Courtney (Husband), Thomas Courtney (son), Stella & Tony Gagliardi (sister), John Pusedu (brother in law), Judy Pusedu (niece), John Courtney, Kenny Courtney, Chuck Bonefield (brother in laws); Birdie, Penny (her beloved pets). She leaves to cherish her memory: Ronald Courtney, David Courtney (sons), Julie Marie (granddaughter), Dustyn Courtney (grandson), Elaine Pusedu (sister), Betty Bonefield, Teddy Courtney, Sherry Courtney (Sister in laws), Ray and Cathy Courtney (brother in law), Julie Pagano (daughter-in-law) & her son Luke Fleckenstein; numerous nieces and nephews; Rocco (family pet).
Fran was an avid sportswoman participating in women’s fast pitch softball for many years with her husband James coaching the team to take them on to win a state championship one year. Fran had the pleasure of being a volleyball referee for high school and college tournaments. Her love of golf began 40 years ago at Elmwood Golf Course as a ranger/starter which became her home away from home where she met and enjoyed the company of many golfers; she was a stranger to no-one. She wouldn’t hesitate to let you know if you were out of line on HER golf course; for she gave everyone a hard time. She was involved with the Elmwood Ladies 9 Tees as well as the Elmwood Ladies 18 Hole League. She enjoyed the Bronco’s, and her monthly trips to Cripple Creek with the Eagles Pueblo Auxiliary 145 of which she was a member.
The family would like to thank the staff at Park West Rehabilitation Center and the Villa Rehabilitation/Senior Living Center for their compassion, care, generosity, and support given to Fran through this difficult time. Special thank you to her caring nurse Julianne for holding mom’s hand, giving her comfort and praying with her in her final moment. There are so many that took great care of Fran; we are truly thankful and blessed. May God Bless you all!!
Please join the family in celebrating Fran’s life on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Praise Assembly of God at 11:00 a.m. Please omit food and flowers.
Services
Life Celebration: July 26, 2022 11:00 am
Praise Assembly of God
2000 Troy Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
719-544-9686
Fran was an amazing woman and she will be missed by her family and friends, and all her Golf buddies. The Memorial Service was beautiful and brought so many memories for all. Rest in Peace Fran.
I got to know Fran through my husband Gary Grisham that played golf at City Park 3x a week . She was always so nice and friendly to me. I will miss her.
Fran was the first starter I met when playing at Elmwood Golf Course and was the face I looked for everytime. What a feisty lady. She will be missed.
I miss seeing Fran in the starter shack she always set me straight whether I needed or not, Fran was a great lady , my condolences to the family.
I will always think of Fran being associated with City Park. Never one to shy away from stating her mind or opinion or sending you back for a ticket if you didn’t have one. She will be missed.
Fran will be missed by the golf community of Pueblo, RIP.
Fran was a great person, we played golf together with the 9 hole ladies on Tuesdays. She also gave my husband a hard time when he played golf. We both thought so much of her. She will be missed. Our condolences to the family. Lynn & Bettie Gerringer
I know Fran is now playing on God’s golf course. I always looked forward to seeing her. I could have talked to her for hours. I loved her quick wit!
My deepest condolences to her family.
My sincere condolences. I met Fran years ago at the starter shack. I loved her testiness, always giving me a hard time. She’ll be missed.
I met Fran through golf. What a great lady. I enjoyed knowing her and chatting with her. She will be missed.
Gina Heath