Eileen Frances (Sullivan) Fraser

Eileen Frances Fraser of Morgan Hill, California and McKinney, Texas passed away on September 11, 2025, at the age of 89.

Eileen was born on January 12, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to Denis Foley Sullivan and Mary Teresa Sullivan (nee Moran). Her early years were shaped by a deep devotion to her family, values that remained central to her life. She graduated from Visitation Catholic High School in Chicago in 1954, and shortly after, set out on her own, moving to San Francisco, California. There, she met her husband, James Elliot Fraser, and they were married in 1966. They moved to Connecticut, then ten years later returned to California, where they lived for 48 years and raised their three children.

Driven by a lifelong love of learning, Eileen pursued higher education at Gavilan College in Gilroy, California, earning her associate's degree in General Education. Her intellectual curiosity and passion for books led her to a fulfilling career as an elementary school librarian, where she spent many years fostering a love of reading. Her gentle guidance and warm presence made her a beloved fixture in the community.

Eileen was known for her strength, kindness, loyalty to family, and dedication to helping others. She was a leader and occasional rule breaker, rarely having to be asked twice for her opinion, and willing to operate outside of preconceived notions to support those she held dear. She had a strong sense that people could do what they set out to do, sometimes with a little support from family.

Eileen is survived by her husband, James Elliot Fraser; daughter, Denisen Hartlove and her husband, Jay; daughter, Elisabeth Au-Yeung and her husband, Ian; son, Christopher Fraser and his wife, Kolleen; grandchildren: Emmet Grayson Hartlove, Maxwell Eileen Hartlove, Owen Au-Yeung, Henry Au-Yeung, Colton Fraser, and Kyle Fraser; sister, Geri Popper and husband, Paul; sister, Kitty Sullivan; brother, Dennis Sullivan and wife, Marietta; and a host of other loving family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at the Guglielmo Winery in Morgan Hill on Friday, October 3, 2025 starting at 11:30 a.m. Friends and family members are invited to attend and asked to wear bright, beautiful colors to honor Eileen.

Published in Morgan Hill Times · September 23, 2025