With fondest memories of you, dear Florence. You are always in my heart .... And when I look at old family photos, when David and I were married and Alex was born and little, I smile.

Has it been a year? Wow! Happy Birthday Aunt Florence! Your beautiful rose bush is getting new leaves and soon will bud and blossom again. Such is the cycle of life and love. You are in every bloom. Thank you for giving me the memories.
Hugs to all of you dear cousins!
Cathy and Don Koch

To David, Doug, Jane and Susan:

What a wonderful celebration of Florence yesterday. Thank you for an opportunity to remember a life well lived. I shall never forget the times we spent together: When she suggested dinner and martinis, when she called of a Sunday afternoon, when we talked about politics during her treatment. She will always be in our fondest memories.

Aunt Forence leaves behind thousands of memories we’ll remember and cherish forever.
She will be deeply missed.
Our hearts and prayers are with the Edelstein family
Thinking of you with Sympathy from
the Freidenfelt family

Along with transitions are traditions -- and I remember the Nordstrom sale back-to-school outfit tradition that meant so much to you that we squeezed it in with the summer NSDC conference. I will help you remember her by shopping again this summer... Much love, Edie

Dear Jane,
I only met your mother in passing but I grieve for you at HER passing. I'm glad she was there for you during a tough life transition - and still there for you as you entered a new life and extended family with Terry.

Dear Friends and Family,

We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow from 4-6PM at Florence's home.

3906 1st Ave NE Seattle 98105

Parking is limited so please carpool if you can.

My husband Ivan and I had the pleasure of working for Florence in her home every Thursday. We talked about the world, dreamed of the future, shared memories of our past, and of course, cheered on her beloved Huskies. I loved hearing about all of you as well, her dear loved ones. You were deeply loved by our dear Florence. We loved her immensely. Our prayers are with you now.

Dear Jane,I met her just once at your wedding two years ago.Yesterday I brought out the letter she sent me last year.Her neatly written words on sky blue paper led me to some footprint of her spirit - how sincere and also delicate she was. . . May Florence dwell in the Light - in the Source of Blessing, and I hope the same blessing to you and all your family.-Siot

Dear Jane,

I met her just once at your wedding two years ago.
Yesterday I brought out the letter she sent me last year.
Her neatly written words on sky blue paper led me to some footprint of her spirit - how sincere and also delicate she was. . .
May Florence dwell in the Light - in the Source of Blessing,
and I hope the same blessing to you and all your family.
-Siot

Dear Jane, Brian and Emily,
We were so sorry to see that your Mom/Grandma passed away. I remember her very well from our Sacajawea days. She was always very involved, funny, smart, and so supportive of her family. She set the "Grandma Bar" very high, and it was an honor to know her.
Shawn, Randy & Tyler Moore

Dearest David, and Doug, Jane and Susan:

Please accept my heart-felt condolences. Florence was was a kind, good and loving woman. I was honored to have her as my mother-in-law and grandmother to my son, Alex. I was extremely fond of her and will always has cherish the memories of our times together. She is a treasure. 

My love to all, Paula

Dear Jane

I haven't met your mother, but I can imagine how she was sincere and warm-hearted, from her picture and you. I hope your bond with your family and friends give you much comfort. I believe that she will always be on your side. 

      Aloha (Kim Chanho)

Dear Jane, Susan, Doug, and David
I have struggled with a way to be included in the out pouring of love that your Mom has generated. She has been a becon in my life simply by calling me whenver she wanted to feel close to her sister , your Aunt Bobbie. That becon will still burn in my heart and you will always have cousins who welcome you to visit in California. Hugs, Cathy and Don

Dear Jane

I would like to express my deep condolence on your mom’s pass away.
And I convey our heartfelt sympathy on your loss on behalf of Korean facilitator team of Gardening People's Heart Retreat.
Since I'd met her in the eve of your wedding, I feel much deeper sorrow now. 
I will hold you and her, and all your family in my prayer. _()_
Sunshine from Korea

Dear Jane,

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I have lit a candle in my office in her honor and will be holding you in my heart.

Blessings,

John Fenner

I was so happy to meet up with Florence again after forty years. I will always remember how kind she was in those dreary days in Belgrade and I will think of you all on the 12th.

Love Milka

Dear Jane,

I am so sorry for your loss. May the blessing of your mother's life carry forward in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and the generations yet to come. You, Terry, and your family are in my heart.

With warm blessings,
Hanna

Hanna Sherman

I've always felt so safe living here because I knew your mother was watching out for us. She was a wonderful woman and she will be missed by all of us.

You have my heartfelt sorrow.

Bridget

We will always remember Florence as a wonderful, kind, intelligent and fiesty woman. We were so blessed that she allowed us to be a part of her family.
Love,
Bonnie, Marvin and Brandon

Jane,
I'm sorry to hear the news about your Mom's passing. I hope your family's memories will bring you comfort in the days ahead.

Ralph Banasiak

Jane, I'm so sorry to learn of your mother's death. Know I'm holding you and your family in my heart as you grieve your loss.
Barb

Jane, I am so sorry to hear of this news. It was only a couple of days ago I was on the bus, and as it went over the freeway overpass I looked west and picked out my old apartment deck and wondered how Florence was doing. I enjoyed knowing her those years when I was on the top floor and of course you across the way.  In the mean time my thoughts are with you and your family. 

Love,

Norene

So sad to hear. She taught me much in the days of our talks and her ability to listen and help me as a youth has been a sweet memory.

Please know you and the rest of the family are in my heart and prayers.

Love,
Mark



Mark Gwaltney

Memorials

Nathan Hale Music Department
10750 30th Ave NE
Seattle WA 98125

Children's Hospital Foundation: Uncompensated Care
PO Box 5371
Mailstop S200
Seattle, WA  98145 

Doug Edelstein wrote:

Florence was perceptive, candid, fearless, self-possessed, graceful and was among the greatest of the greatest generation. She was amazingly;

strong of character, smart and funny to the end, and limitlessly compassionate.

Her legacy for all of us is her strength, kindness, courage and integrity, her

passion for justice, and of course, her love of friends and family

Please join us for a reception to celebrate Florence's wonderful life. Her children and grandchildren are looking forward to hearing stories of her presence in your life.

3906 1st Ave NE   Saturday, March 12, 2011  4-6PM