Francesca Jane Axley

Francesca Jane Axley, 79, of southwest Denver passed away on Sept. 4, 2013 after a long, courageous fight with Lymphoma cancer. She was born in Madison, WI on May 28, 1934 to Katharine and Ralph Axley, and is survived by her brother, Hartman; niece, Colleen; nephew, Timothy (Cynthia); grandnieces and nephews, Johanna, Kathryn, Daniel, Alexandra, and Luke. Francesca graduated from the Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison with a BA in French; Masters in French Education, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder; and an RN, Mesa College, Grand Junction. She taught French at Denver Country Day and Durango High School, was an RN in Grand Junction and Denver, and was also a family counselor in Denver. She was an avid musician, an accomplished cellist, and sang with the Galaxies. She loved gardening, skiing, sailing, and traveling. She was a member of the Univ. of Wisconsin Hoofers Outing Club. A Memorial Service will be held at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood, CO 80113 at a later date with a Committal of Cremated Remains to take place in Madison, WI. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the church at the above address. Please share memories of Francesca and condolences with her family by signing the online guestbook below.