Dana J. LaFrance
Sunday, March 10, 1957
Date of Death:
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Age:
59 years old
Sunday, March 10, 1957
Date of Death:
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Age:
59 years old
Sunday, March 10, 1957
Date of Death:
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Age:
59 years old
Dana J. LaFrance
Dana J. LaFrance, 59, of Rochester, died early Tuesday morning, July 12, 2016 at his home following a heroic battle with cancer.
He was born Dana Joseph LaFrance March 10, 1957 at San Diego, Calif. to Joseph and Mildred (Sampsell) LaFrance. He grew up in Duarte, Calif. and entered the Army following high school. He served a total of eight years, six of them while stationed in Germany.
Upon leaving the military, he joined IBM in California and later transferred to the Rochester, MN site. He worked for IBM for a total of 28 years before retiring. He worked for Clements Chevrolet in Rochester for several years and retired because of declining health. Dana enjoyed fishing, gardening and NASCAR racing.
On June 30, 1995 he married Rosemary “Rosie” Rauen in Rochester and she survives.
In addition, he is survived by a step-son Eric (Amy) Hanson, step-daughter Laura (Jimmy Graham) Hanson and step-grandchildren Eddie, Kyle and Lilly. He is also survived by his mother Mildred Sampsell Vasquez, sister Valerie Hendrickson, nephews Joe and Josh Hendrickson, and numerous brother & sister in-laws.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 1:00PM Monday, July 18, 2016 at River Park Chapel of Macken Funeral Home officiated by Father Tom Loomis. Military rites by American Legion Post 92 will take place following the service at the funeral home. Visitation will be from 12:00pm to 1:00pm (one hour prior to the service) on Monday.
Condolences
The family of Dana J. LaFrance has received the following condolences.
Dear Rosie; we are so sorry for your loss and are sending hugs, prayers and love your way. Love; Susan and Curt
It is my prayer that Dana's family will find comfort in God's promises for the future. John 5:28,29 and Isaiah 33:24
Psalm 91 Dana is in the shelter of our Lord. No more pain, or sorrows. My heart goes out to my precious sister by marriage & all her family. We have lost many things with the passing of Dana. He has moved from this present life to one more glorious, one that we are not completely privy to at this time. However; we know that we will meet Dana again, at a time appointed for our own life. May we be ready, as Dana was. In the meantime my hope is that we will each be comforted as we grieve our loss; and when that time is concluded, may we gain a fresh view of life so that we can live & carry Dana in our joyful experiences. Rosie has been a gift from our loving Heavenly Father, she complimented Dana's life in endless ways & her family gave him the love he truly needed. My heart overflows with gratitude for each of you. May you take comfort in our Heavenly Father; He is our Redeemer, He is The Living GOD, & in His promises you will find life everlasting full of all encompassing peace that has no end.
It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life.
I enjoyed working with Dana at IBM, and he also helped me when I was looking for a new Subaru. He was always great to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dana was my second dad, he did so much for my brother and I that he did not have to do. He was very loved and appreciated. I truly hope he knew the love that we had for him. He was so good to my mother and she to him. I pray for my mom that she makes it through this hard time. You will be greatly missed Dana. Love always
Rosie. We are so sorry that you lost Dana so soon. He was a great guy. He has a special place in everyone's heart who met him. Take care and cherish the good moments you and Dana had
I am so sorry to hear about Dana. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you, Jill Roche
Rosie, we are very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband Dana. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Mark and Theresa
Rose, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I didn't know Dana well but only heard good things about him.Take care of yourself.