Remembering the life of Florence Genevieve Robinson?.
The Funeral Service for Florence G. Robinson of Albert Lea, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 30, 2004 at the United Methodist Church in Albert Lea.
Pastor John Bromeland will officiate. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. ? 7:00p.m. on Thursday at Bonnerup
Funeral Service, Albert Lea, and one hour before the service at the church.
Florence died on Monday, January 26, 2004 at the Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea.
She was 89.
She was born on December 13, 1914, in Albert Lea, the daughter of Henry S. and
Paulina C. (Jenson) Evenson. She grew up in Albert Lea and attended Albert Lea
Schools. When she was 13, her mother died, and she moved to live in Milwaukee, WI.,
with her brother. While in Wisconsin she worked as a live in maid.
She returned to Albert Lea and on June 30, 1934, she married William John
Robinson in Mason City. Following their marriage, Florence and William made Albert Lea their home, She worked at Wilsons and also Spurgeon?s for several years.
Following the birth of her youngest, she spent several years at home tending to her family. Later, she worked at Swedish Bakery in the Skyline Mall Annex.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church where she enjoyed being involved in circle. She was also a member of the Eagle?s Auxiliary.
She found enjoyment in playing games, gardening, and traveling to see her family.
Florence is survived by three children: Barbara and her husband Donald Thompson of
Sun City, AZ., Dale Robinson and his wife Jane of Placentia, CA., Gary Robinson of Albert Lea; seven grandchildren: Debra Anderson, Becky Greenhalgh, Gregory Thompson, David Thompson, Kay Robinson De Sanchez, John Robinson, Kristin Robinson, 13 great grandchildren,, 1 great great granddaughter.
and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two infant sons, her husband in 1994, and
brothers and sisters.
Florence was dearly beloved by her family and she will be sadly missed by all.
Memorials suggested to the United Methodist Church.