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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May 17, 2012

Flo was a standard bearer for the nonprofit field. I am saddened to hear of her passing. I always appreciated Flo's big smile, warm hugs, open heart and solid advice. She was timeless. I am grateful to have known her and learned from her. My warmest condolences to her family.

May 16, 2012

I only knew Flo in the context of NMA and the Alliance. For me, she was the straightforward, funny, and challenging speaker at the podium. I know from others, especially those in California, what a strong on-the-ground leader she was and how much she influenced overall the nonprofit and management assistance sector.
My sympathy to her family.

May 16, 2012

I only met Flo once or twice, but I remember her passion and enthusiasm. We will miss her, and send love to her family.

May 16, 2012

Flo, you will always have a special place in my heart. You inspired me in all ways, your passion for the nonprofit sector, the community around you and all those you came in contact with. You were one of my greatest mentors and teachers and I learned so much from you. Thank you Flo. My love to you and my love and comfort to those you left behind. Gayle.

May 16, 2012

So deeply saddened by this news-Flo was an inspiration and a mentor to me. She did so much with a passion unsurpassed by many,she cared deeply for the work of the sector. I feel privileged to have known her and am the better for it. Love and support to Gary and her children in this difficult time.

May 16, 2012

It is sad to learn of Flo's passing. A while ago, Flo and a few of us worked with the governor and California Legislature on policies to help nonprofits raise funds and do their work. She was inspirational in that effort, which continues today. The results will be Flo's legacy to nonprofits and millions of Californians.

May 16, 2012

Flo was a visionary with a fierce passion for the nonprofit sector and the clients we serve. She was always ready with a hug and words of support. We will miss her.

May 15, 2012

To Gary, Duane, Steve, Debbie and family: I am still feeling the shock of Flo's passing. You are all a part of my deepest childhood memories and I held Flo in such high regard...she was someone I admired and adored -- someone who committed her life to great works. She will be greatly missed and my heart goes out to all of you. Blessings -- Deborah Liv

May 15, 2012

I'm very saddened to hear of Flo's passing. I'd gotten to know her over the past few years, including when she hosted me at a nonprofit event in LA, and we had a lovely dinner together. She was generous, passionate, wise, and funny! I know she will be deeply missed by her family and her nonprofit colleagues. May her inspiration live on.

May 15, 2012

The world, and especially the nonprofit sector, has lost a true champion. Flo was always there for the community and for young leaders eager to follow in her bold footsteps, and she will be forever missed, indeed.

May 15, 2012

Flo was a true leader in the field, and so many of us have enjoyed her presence at conferences over the years. You have left us too soon, Flo, and you will be missed!

May 15, 2012

Flo, you were a passionate, visionary and incredibly kind and thoughtful person. We are all better for having known and benefited from your presence. You are terribly missed. My most heartfelt condolences and thoughts to Gary, the children and grandchildren.

May 15, 2012

The footprints of Flo Green are firmly planted in the achievements of countless nonprofit professionals and organizations. Her accomplishments and the successes of those she has nurtured are a testament to mission-based leadership. I'm truly grateful for her encouragement of me and so many others to persevere in building the sector. The legacy of our dear Flo is one for us all to aspire.

May 15, 2012

Flo indeed made enormous contributions enabling non-profits like Project LIFT in Houston, TX to be much stronger. Our prayers are with Gary, the children and grandchildren. Flo, you slept and dreamt that life was joy, you awoke and saw that life was service,
you served and understood that service was joy. Taken from the winner of the 1913 Nobel Prize for Literature.

May 15, 2012

I am so saddened by Flo's passing. She was such a great advocate and such a strong voice for nonprofits. I admired her passion and her voice and her committment to the causes she found important. I will always cherish the work we did together. And I send my thoughts and prayers to her immediate family and to her wider nonprofit family.

May 15, 2012

Since meeting Flo 11 years ago at my first NCN meeting, I was struck by her kindness to me & willingness to share her insight & passion about the nonprofits she served. I gravitated to her each year I saw her & she always gave a hug & promptly told stories of her beloved family. I will miss her smile & ardent support of nonprofits & the communities they serve.

May 15, 2012

Flo was a teacher, friend and mentor since I took her Grantsmanship Center training thirty years ago. Don't think I've known anyone with a bigger heart and more generous spirit. Our world is a better place because Flo was among us for 71 years. I'll miss her presence, but know that her spirit lives on.

May 15, 2012

Flo Green was a pillar who supported the nonprofit community tirelessly. I knew her during my tour with the Resource Center for Nonprofit Management in Riverside, California. She was the keynote speaker at one of our annual conferences, where she informed and inspired many from Inland Empire nonprofits. I am so sad she is gone. God bless, Flo. You are surely in heaven.

May 15, 2012

Flo was my friend, colleague and mentor who inspired and encouraged me to do more and do it better. My condolences to her children and grand kids who, along with Gary, were the heart of her live. May you rest in peace.

May 15, 2012

And don't we all remember how funny Flo was? And her great shoes...and her honesty, her righteous and appropriate anger, her mama lion championing of the small, the struggling and the brave...rest in peace, dear friend!

May 15, 2012

Flo, what a great friend and colleague. She represented "true north on the compass." You could always count on Flo for her honesty, her passion for the sector, and her powerful persuasive arguments. She was a tireless capacity builder and advocate. She had an equally passionate love for life. Razor sharp sense of humor. And a huge, wonderful heart. Good-bye and God Bless. I'll Miss You.

May 15, 2012

I am one of thousands who can honestly say, "Flo Green changed my life." She got me started in a career I love. I'm blessed to have known her since 1981, & heartbroken that I did not spend more time with her recently. Her dedication to the nonprofit world was immense, as was her love for family and devotion to friends. She was funny, kind, passionate, honest, creative, and so, so loved.

May 14, 2012

My prayers and warmest wishes to Flo's family and loved ones. I worked with Flo in many capacities since the early 80s and consider her one of the most big hearted and caring women' I've ever met. I can only imagine how she'll be missed by all.

May 14, 2012

Oh, my heart hurts. Flo's passion, vision, and drive were matched point for point by her generosity and bigness of heart. At the same time she was doing things like drafting papers on nonprofit accountability, she was also planning a baby shower for Alan and me. The woman was nothing short of astounding and will be terribly missed. Love to Gary, kids, grandkids, and all the family.

May 14, 2012

Over many years Flo and I were friends and foes, sometimes at the same time. I'm very glad to be in her old job at the California Association of Nonprofits, and very happy to have been working with her very recently planning her role at our upcoming September convention. There has never been as fierce a defender and champion of community-based nonprofits. A heartfelt, tearful salute.

May 14, 2012

Flo was a truly great woman and leader. Her legacy of caring and sharing will live on in the hearts of people who knew her and the projects she inspired. Through her work, many thousands of people and organizations have benefited without even knowing her personally. As a true partner in co-founding IdeaEncore and friend, she will always be remembered.

May 14, 2012

My love and comfort to Gary’s and Flo’s wonderful family.
Flo was a part of my life for more than 30 years. We worked, played, cried and endlessly laughed. Our consulting firm lead us both to work with agencies throughout the world.
She was my anchor, my partner, my beloved friend.
She will be missed but at peace in my soul. Some people never can leave us. Precious Flo is one of them.

May 14, 2012

What a great person! There was never a more influential person in the history of CLOTA, CLP or the Cerro Coso Drama dept. We had heard of her long before we ever met or worked with her and unlike many, she totally lived up to her reputation as a great person and director. She was very wickedly funny too! RIP Florence we will always remember you!---Dan and Jessica Weston

May 14, 2012

I'm going to miss that face! I'm going to miss that colleague, leader and friend! Flo was truly a life force in the depth of her work contributions and abiding love of family. Feeling broken-hearted today, but so thankful to have had Flo in my life---making this a more wonderful world for us all.

May 14, 2012

What a tremendous loss on both a personal and professional level. Flo was ever gracious, supportive, warm, encouraging and kind. I had the privilege of knowing her for more than a decade, and I found her passion for and commitment to the nonprofit community to be a model for all of us. My prayers are with Flo's family and friends--may we all live our lives as fully as she did hers.

May 14, 2012

Flo stood for that great balance that makes good possible: our boldest hopes grounded in the day-to-day reality we all operate within. May she rest in a most well-deserved peace.

May 14, 2012

This was a woman who never ever had a conversation (with me at least) in recent years without mentioning her grandchildren. My heart goes out to them who - I am sure - loved her as much as she deeply and completely adored them.

May 14, 2012

I am bereft. Flo was my friend, mentor and hero. I miss her tremendously and will carry on her legacy, as best I can. My deepest condolences to Gary and the family.

May 13, 2012

Words cannot express the shock and sadness of losing Flo. She will remain a high point of my life. My prayers are for Gary, the children and their families.

May 13, 2012

Mentor, coach, educator, cheerleader, patient, thoughtful, caring, giving, advocate, strong, opinionated, friend, organizer of organizers, leader, and one hell of a lady. I will miss her passionately, just like she lived her life. She made her mark and her legacy will live in all of us whose lives she touched. God Bless Flo, all my love Patricia

May 13, 2012

Flo was my inspiration as a young actor showing me that we didn't have to settle for "good enough" but rather revel in striving for the very best! She pushed me beyond anything I ever thought I was capable in the entertainment field and a strong work ethic. I will forever be grateful for her guidance leading me to my current, successful career and teaching me that anything is possible.

May 13, 2012

There aren't words enough that can be said about Flo and what she meant to the Ridgecrest community. I'm glad to have been part of that theatre community. She did so much for non-profit organizations in general. We shall miss her laughter and her contagious enthusiasm.

May 13, 2012

I met Flo Green in 1995 at the 2nd policy council meeting. She was smart, incisive, funny, generous, inclusive, warm, and she made us all feel better for knowing her every single day. I will miss her eclectic tastes, her wonderful jokes, and her kindness. She changed the face of nonprofits in California and across the country. Bless her sweet soul. I will miss you, my dear.

May 13, 2012

My mother was on the planning commission for years under Flo. They were great friends. Our sympathies to the family.

May 13, 2012

Flo has been an inspiration to me as an artist, leader, friend, and light bearer. My first contact with her was when she directed Side by Side by Sondheim - and my last theatre experience with her was A Night with CLOTA which she narrated for me in 1985. She supported me through my Master's Degree at the University of Santa Monica, by providing free living space on weekends for 3 years!

May 13, 2012

My prayers to Flo's family. She was truly a wonderful woman.

May 13, 2012

Flo taught us all to love nonprofit service and all that could be accomplished. She was the absolute best. Personally, I will miss her terribly ... all that she taught me is at the center of my being. Rest in peace my friend.

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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

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Again she was right

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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