Flo Green, (1940 - 2012) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Let the memory of Flo be with us forever

71 years old
Born on June 19, 1940 in Napa, California
Passed away on May 9, 2012 in Westwood, California

We celebrated Flo Green's life in a memorial service on Saturday, June 30th, 2012 at Community United Methodist Church of Pacific Palisades -- the church where Flo and Gary were married on February 16th, 1985.

Thanks to all who joined us both in person and in spirit.

In lieu of flowers, and in keeping with Flo’s lifelong spirit of service and belief in the good works of the nonprofit community, the family requests contributions be made in memory of Florence Green to any of the following charitable organizations:

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, 400 West 30th St., Los Angeles CA 90007 (www.plannedparenthood.org/los-angeles); Shoes That Fit, 1420 N. Claremont Blvd., Suite 204-A, Claremont, CA 91711 (www.shoesthatfit.org); Peoples’ Self-Help Housing, 3533 Empleo St., San Luis Obispo CA 93401 (www.pshhc.org); St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org); Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), 2222 Martin St., Suite 140, Irvine CA 92812 (www.tacanow.org); or The Maturango Museum, 100 East Las Flores Ave., Ridgecrest CA 93555.

Private messages and condolences to the family may be sent to flogreenmemorial@gmail.com or to Gary Massey, 1508-B Harvard St., Santa Monica, CA 90404.

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September 12, 2022

Ten years ago, I lost my grandma. Grandma was very important to me, and I don't know what I would do without her. I came across this while I was trying to come up with an idea for an editorial. And she came into my mind.

I always think of her. I'm even thinking of her now when I usually would be in a rut. Why did she have to leave..? Why couldn't she stay just so I could hug her one more time?

May 9, 2022

Just wanted to say I'm thinking of Flo today - as I often do. Working with her in the early 1980s was not only a huge pleasure, it's a big part of the reason I still to this day have a career that I love. She was inspiring and funny and strong and smart and caring... I miss her.
Becky Chapman Weaver

October 25, 2021

Thank you grandma for guiding me to a purpose to give back and fight for what I believe in. I miss you so much and wish I could have guidance from you today. We were talking about cal nonprofits today in class and all I could think about was you and how much I miss you and how much I wish I could talk to you. I love you grandma

October 10, 2020

As I recall, you didn't need to know Flo very long to realize that she was invincible and always willing to face challenges head on. I was stationed at NWC for two years and during that time performed in a readers theater (The Murder of Lidice) and in the controversial Boys in the Band (because no other actors would take the part). Both of these would be risky productions today, so you can imagine how much more so in 1977. Yet her drive, creative genius, artistic standards and complete devotion to excellence left a lasting mark on my life - to this day, my memory of Flo are among my most treasured ... When you lose someone you love, the grief remains to remind you of the space that no one else can or will fill. Love to her family.

September 20, 2020

This is many years late but Florence Green was an awesome, amazing woman and director, teacher. I worked with her at Cerro Coso College and CLOTA my fondest memories were The Crucible and 1776❤️ I enjoyed the theater classes she taught.

June 19, 2020

I love you! I still miss you every day.

June 19, 2019

Happy birthday, Mom! Last weekend we had a family reunion and memorial for your brother Mike, it didn't seem right that you were not there to organize and feed everyone. Uncle Mike is with you, Aunt Pat and Grandma. It is so hard to say "good-bye" to a parent around Mother's/Father's day, but somehow everyone got fed and laughed as we shared stories from our past. I really wish you could have been there. Love you forever and always!

May 9, 2018

I miss you everyday!!! I often wish you were here to talk. However, I can look to our current political environment and be happy that you are not alive to see who "we" selected for president. I am sure you would be front and center to enlighten people to the truth.

I love you and will keep you in my heart forever.

May 9, 2016

Dear Flo: Having you and Gary as neighbors was one of the best things that ever happened to Michael and me.

I can never forget your inner happiness, your smile, your kindness.
Rest in peace. Nina

May 11, 2015

The tribute to a person's life are the memories and impact they have on others. Flo left a great legacy with her work in the sector. No shoes can fill what she contributed but hopefully those that had the pleasure to encounter her will pick up small pieces of her work.

She will be forever missed and forever remembered

May 10, 2015

Dearest Flo, I've been thinking of you so much in the last few weeks. I miss you, but wonderful memories have been coming to me both in my dreams and my waking hours. I'm going back to our timeshare in New York on Sunday, which was one of my fondest memories of times we shared. Jim is joining me for a few days of plays and shows, just like we did with him together a few years ago. I brought you some lovely yellow roses today.

May 9, 2015

Missing you Flo!! All my love!

May 9, 2015

Hard to believe it has been three years. I got a lump in my throat as I looked at Flo's picture. Recalling conversations Flo and I had about family, and about St. Jude's, I plan to make a modest contribution to St. Jude's in honor of Flo. Yes, indeed, Flo will be "forever missed."

May 9, 2014

I still can't believe that Flo is gone. She taught me so much. I think of her and ask myself how would Flo have done this? She is still my inspiration.

June 19, 2013

Dear Flo: I miss your laughter and your smile; your sunny disposition and the goodness that flowed from you. My best neighbor ever.

June 19, 2013

Thinking of you today, my dear friend. I miss you. I'm keeping your spirit in my heart.

June 19, 2013

Thinking of you, Flo, on your birthday and remembering fondly our wonderful lunches at Taix restaurant! You are missed and loved by many. Warmest wishes to Gary and family. Flo lives forever in our hearts.

June 19, 2013

Love you Flo! Happy Birthday!

May 11, 2013

"Life is like arriving late for a movie, having to figure out what was going on without bothering everybody with a lot of questions, and then being unexpectedly called away before you find out how it ends." Joseph Campbell
This reminded me of you Flo....miss you and wish you were here.

May 10, 2013

Florence, my dear sister-in-law and friend, I think of you so often and wish you were still here with us. Knowing you made my life so much
richer and definitely more fun. You are always in my heart.
Love,
Karen

May 9, 2013

I can't believe it's been a year. I still miss her. Flo was such an important partner in Shoes That Fit and a great personal friend. I hope she is looking down at and seeing all the great things that have been accomplished here because of her knowledge and wisdom. I am reminder of her often. My best to Gary, the children and their families. I will never forget her.

May 9, 2013

I still keep her memorial service card in my living room with my husband's pictures. Flo's happy face reminds me of my loving, laughing neighbor every time I see it.

May 9, 2013

Grandma, it still shocks me that you have been gone for a year, it feels like yesterday that we were talking together over a nice meal. I miss you more than words can describe and I still think about you almost everyday. Today I will raise my glass to the person you were on earth and the person you will always be in my heart. Love U

May 9, 2013

Oh my dear Flo....I think about you and Gary everyday. I miss your laugh though I still hear it. I see your eyes filled with joy and michef; your voice alive with excitement, wonder and wisdom.
I see and hear you everyday. I cherish your company. I always have and will. You are part of my soul and I love you. Susi

September 21, 2012

I just heard the news today. Flo was a role model for all of us. I found her to be a wealth of information and creativity and always there when I needed a barometer for my ideas. More than once her counsel kept me on the right road. She will always hold a special place in my heart. My prayers and sincere sympathy to her family. May you rest in peace, Flo.

September 18, 2012

Grandma, I just wanted to say that I still miss you even though you died right before I finished 7th grade ... I won't let anyone replace you as my second grandmother.. You were my teacher for almost 13 and a half years.. I know you won't come back, but you're still inside my heart.. R.I.P. Grandma ..

~Jayna

September 6, 2012

I am in total shock in learning of the passing of Flo. My husband and I had recently seen she and Gary out at a restaurant after they had seen two movies back to back. She was such an inspiration to me and had the biggest heart. She was such an advocate for nonprofits and I will truly miss her. My prayers are with her family.

August 28, 2012

Oh, wow. I'm just now coming across this, and it's so sad to learn that Flo is no longer here. She was such a perfect combination of straight talker and kind heart. She was the most dedicated woman, and showed me how to take the knocks in stride while also showing how a superior leader doesn't waver from what's right. You'll be missed, Flo. Thanks for giving this green guy a chance.

July 25, 2012

Many years ago, Flo came to Ohio and shared her knowledge, helping hundreds of organizations and giving our careers a kick in the pants. She and Gary opened their home to me and my daughter. Her smart and witty spirit remain with me and we are all better because she challenged us to do better. My prayers to her family.

July 4, 2012

It is hard for me to think of her as "Flo". She was always Rick's mom or Duane's mom or Mrs. Green. The first time I met her was at her inaugeration for Mayor (I think) . From that day on she welcomed me into her home day after day. She was a giant idol to me. She did EVERYTHING. Rick, Deb, Duane, Steve- hugs & love to you all.

June 26, 2012

Flo was an amazing person, my mentor who set me on my career path. She will be missed.

June 20, 2012

I love you and miss you so much Grandma. Happy 72nd Birthday!

June 20, 2012

The intelligent, generous, passionate lady
That means so much to me
May be gone from the land of the living
But with me she will always be
Because my memory holds her dearly
As I recall her influence and her ways
And most of all I love her
A love that always stays
It stays inside my memory
And is often on my mind
Because a lady like my Grandma Flo
Is rare and hard to find

June 20, 2012

You helped to create a stronger and more cohesive nonprofit sector in California. Thank you for mentoring so many to continue your great work.

June 19, 2012

We're thinking of you today since it is your birthday. We
wish you were here with us to celebrate another year in
your wonderful life.
Love from Herb and Karen

June 19, 2012

Thinking of you today Flo....Happy Birthday!!! We miss you soo much and wish you were here. Hope they're throwing you a big Party up there!

June 7, 2012

Flo was my neighbor and friend for 27 years. I will always remember her boundless enthusiasm for every project, her love for Gary and her family (and friends), her kindness when my husband was sick. I feel honored having known this remarkable woman.

June 7, 2012

Flo was a great teacher and a mentor to many, particularly here in California. Even in "retirement," she kept going at it. She led the first training I ever attended, in 1991. As a consultant now, ironically my primary work is in the area of stroke, which felled her. So very sad at her passing, and condolences to all of us who were touched by her.

June 7, 2012

Flo Green was bigger than life for the non- profit sector she admired and served. She was a role model for how we should all serve and live life to the fullest. I think of her every day as I do my work in the capitol. When I reached out to her beloved husband to ask what I could do he simply said to honor her by keeping on with the nonprofit work. I will work every day to make her proud.

June 5, 2012

Flo taught many of us many things but most importantly to enjoy life and be happy helping others. As I began my work in the nonprofit world- I continue to work to support those organizations Flo helped in oh so many ways. May you be on the Wings of the Angels- Flo!

June 5, 2012

I always enjoyed my time with Flo. Her insight, and humor mostly. From the early days of NCNA I "borrowed" a lot from her and the other founders on being an advocate of the nonprofit sector, using it the best I knew how in Michigan. I will miss her.

June 4, 2012

Flo was an inspirational and highly effective leader of the California Association of Nonprofits. Her enthusiasm for nonprofits was endless. She was a dynamic, informed, and often funny speaker. I'm grateful to have been a colleague and friend of hers and treasure the times we spent together. Gary and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 31, 2012

The non-profit community will greatly miss the enthusiasm and in-sight that Flo brought to our community. She was a great inspiration to me when I was a babe in this crazy industry.

May 23, 2012

Flo, how many times did you give me big piece of your mind, followed by that conversation-closing blink, then your great big smile? And always I was better off for having heard your thoughts and carefully considered your insights. In a world where polite too often gets in the way, you never faultered in your determination to make honest talk the shortest path to change. I will miss you.

May 22, 2012

Flo was an inspirational mentor, who will be missed by anyone who was touched by her wisdom. She leaves a legacy of compassion, intelligence and kindness.

May 22, 2012

Flo was an amazing advocate for the nonprofit sector and its role in our civil society. Her passion and committment for all we do to improve our communities is legendary. We have lost a champion as she inspired us with a sense of courage to always do what's right. My prayers are with Gary and their family.

May 22, 2012

I had the pleasure of working with Flo over the past 3 years. Flo was a permanent fixture here at Shoes That Fit. Flo helped this organization so much. Everything I touch has part of Flo attached to it. I still can't believe she is gone. She was such a wonderful person and truly a great friend. Keep smiling down upon us Flo!

May 22, 2012

One of my all-time favorite quotes comes from Flo:

"Don't let your successes go to you head and don't let your failures go to you heart."

I'll keep working on that Flo!

May 17, 2012

Flo was the first person I met, years ago, who advocated for the whole nonprofit sector--the first to articulate for me how important it was for us to work together. She taught us all, and her humor made her ageless.

May 17, 2012

You shall be greatly missed. I was so privileged to know you and so lucky to have been had a part in your wedding. Thank you sooooo much for all you have done. You have made life better for so many. You will be greatly missed. I wish all your family well.

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May 9, 2014

As the Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits moved into training just as she predicted. Many years ago, Flo said to me you will grow SVCN to provide training. I told her no, we were focused on advocacy, she said just wait it will happen. Two years ago we launched Hands on Tech for nonprofits and in July 2014 we will launch our Nonprofit Organizational Leadership program. So again she was right. I think of her all the time and still hear her voice and her encouragement, thank you Flo.

Why nonprofits should go out of business

January 6, 2014

I just stumbled over the news of Flo's passing in a Google search - we only met once when she was speaking at the Nonprofit Management Assocition conference I organized in San Francisco in 1992 - she was amazing.

Flo gave an absolutely riveting address on why the goal of all social change and medical nonprofits should be to go out of business - that our role was to create permanent change.

Her words have always stuck with me and I am still inspired by her wisdom.

Rest in peace, Flo

Ann Rosenfield
Toronto, ON

September 18, 2012

Dear Grandma,

You already know how much I still miss you ... :( It's been 4 months and I can't seem to forget how much you mean to me. This December might be my first birthday without you, and I can't believe it.. I'll still remember you for the sake of everyone else, not just my mom ..

~Jayna

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