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August 23, 2024

In loving memory ~

1926 - 2024

On Friday, August 23, 2024 Florence's angels "Marlene, Lois and Leona" came to guide her home.

In 1949 she married Hank Doerkson in Grande Prairie, Alberta. They had 3 children (Lois, Glenda and Marlene). In 1965 the family moved to Salmon Arm. Sadly, in September of 1982, Hank passed away.

She met Charles Abney, who had 2 children (Leona and Judy) and married him in Hawaii, February 1984. Sadly, in April of 2008 he passed away.

She was predeceased by her first husband Hank Doerkson (1982), second husband Charles Abney (2008), daughters Marlene Pyper (2022), Lois Schindel (2022) and stepdaughter Leona Johnson (2023).

She is survived by her daughter Glenda Jones, stepdaughter Judy Fothergill (Colin), son in laws Jack Johnson (Leona), Richard Annesley (Marlene), grandchildren Jason Schindel (Amanda), Lori Gervais (Bob Cassidy), Tonja Workman (Matt), great grandchildren Memphis, Makena, Madison, Morgan, Mackenzie, Sutton, Esme and Arden, step grandchildren Kevin (Trina) Johnson, Dana Johnson (Kelly Stinson), Robin Fothergill, Shannon Fothergill and 11 step great grandchildren.

We would like to give a special thank you for the exceptional care given by Parkview Place.

A memorial service will be held on September 06, 2024 at 1:00 PM at St John's Anglican Church in Salmon Arm.

Condolences and memories of Florence may be shared through her obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com

Fischers Funeral Services

Service Details

Celebration of Life
Friday, September 6, 2024
1:00 PM
St John's Anglican Church in Salmon Arm


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