Francie was also a most beloved aunt to more than two dozen nieces and nephews from the Weinstein, Gore, and Lipsman families, as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews. Francie is survived by her loving sisters-in-law Joey Weinstein and Florence (the late Joseph) Lipsman, and dear brother-in-law John Meade (the late Diane Lipsman). She was the cherished grandmother of Josh Wright (Kaitlin Kunkler) and Doug Wright, and adored great-grandmother (“Gigi”) of Harper Flinn. Francie was a loving step-mom to Vic’s three children, Roberta “Robbie” Lipsman (Eric Wright), the late Sam Lipsman, and the late Paulee Lipsman. She was a dedicated and long-time member of Hadassah. For the past 13 years, Francie lived independently in Scottsdale and enjoyed playing bridge and participating in numerous activities with family and friends.
Victor preceded her in death on May 5, 2009. She and Vic moved to Scottsdale in 1997, where they made numerous new friends and were close neighbors with her brother and sister-in-law. After Vic’s retirement Francie worked as a legal secretary for her brother for many years. Vic relocated to Chicago, and he and Francie traveled extensively for many years, both for Vic’s business selling men’s topcoats in the Midwest as well as for pleasure throughout the world. After Bob’s death in 1973, Alvin “fixed her up” with his old college roommate, Victor Lipsman, a widower from Davenport, Iowa, and they married in 1976. In 1949, she married Bob Gore and with him led a successful small business, South Shore Tobacco, for many years.
Francie was brilliant she attended Von Steuben High School, then went on to graduate from Northwestern University with high honors. She immediately became the adored baby sister to her big brother, the late Alvin I. Francie was born on in Chicago, IL to Louis and Esther (nee Kalcheim) Weinstein. (“Francie”) Lipsman (nee Weinstein), age 98, longtime resident of Scottsdale, AZ, and formerly of Chicago, IL passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. “As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.Frances W. “ A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” – Proverbs 17:17 “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” – Proverbs 18:24 “He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates friends.” – Proverbs 17:9 You can contact her at or visit her website,. With either a pen or a garden tool in her hand, Laura Lee focuses on her three passions: freelance writing, sharing and serving through hospitality, and cultivating Lady Laura’s Garden. We were forever friends, not just here on our earthly journey, but throughout eternity! Several years ago, while I was having lunch with friends, my friend’s husband prayed, “Thank You for these forever friends.” That sentence is one I’ve not forgotten. Prayer Warrior ❤Encourager ❤ Laughter ❤ Teacher Use the following words to help you start writing:Ĭommitment ❤ Trustworthy ❤ Wise ❤Accountability Who is your kindred spirit, and who are your forever friends? What would you say are the qualities or characteristics of a friend? This month as we focus on love and relationships, take some time to write a note of gratitude to them, maybe with a homemade card. Take a moment and think about your friendships. He mentions others by referring to all the saints, the households, fellow prisoners, and “all the saints who are with them” (verse 15). In this chapter, Paul lists more than 30 individuals. Apelles was approved in Christ, and Rufus was in the Lord. Priscilla and Aquila risked their lives for Paul. The apostle Paul took an entire chapter, Romans 16, to list his treasured friends, as well as others to avoid. Jonathan also demonstrated a generous spirit. They also need to be an encourager, and bold enough to hold their friend accountable. Therefore, one of the roles of a kindred spirit is to help you stay focused on this mission. The spiritual goal for all of us is to know God and make Him known.
He has brought lives together for His kingdom’s purposes. Notice that their relationship was “knit to the soul.” To me, this means that there’s a God connection, a spiritual bond. Then in 20:4, Jonathan was willing to do whatever David needed. In the next chapter, 19:4, we read, “Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father,” almost bragging. In 1 Samuel 18:1-4, NKJV, we read, “The soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.” They also made a covenant between themselves. Perhaps one of the best well-known references to a kindred spirit is the relationship between Jonathan and David in 1 Samuel. Also, we could look at the book of Proverbs for wisdom and warnings regarding choosing friends. We could spend hours studying friendships found throughout the Bible and what it means to be a friend.
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