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Berdyne Floren Obituary
March 7,1926 - June 24, 2011
Devoted and extraordinary Mother, wife and friend Berdyne Floren passed away June 24, 2011 at home with her daughters Randee, Kristie, Robin, Holly and Heidi near her side after a long and valiant struggle with cancer.
Berdyne was born March 7, 1926 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She married accordionist Myron Floren on August 19, 1945. They moved to California in 1951 When Myron joined the Lawrence Welk orchestra. Berdyne was an accomplished artist, seamstress, and homemaker. She loved reading and inspired us to enjoy learning and to use our imaginations. She made our home warm, comfortable and welcoming to everyone. She was a lifelong advocate for positive thinking and believed in equal rights for everyone. Berdyne enjoyed contributing to her family's successes and felt genuine joy for our accomplishments. She was known for her kindness, hospitality and generosity. We all aspire to become as gracious, accepting and strong in heart as Berdyne. She was a gentle soul with a strong spirit; and Berdyne will be greatly missed.
Berdyne is survived by her 5 daughters, 3 sons-in-law, 7 grandchildren, 2 1/2 great grandchildren and her sister Betty Hanson of Arroyo Grande, California and family.
Per her request there are no funeral services. There will be a memorial gathering in her honor for family and friends at Christmastime. Condolences may be sent to her family in care of Randee Floren: [email protected], Kristie Burgess: [email protected],
Robin Cipolla: [email protected],
Holly Floren: [email protected], and Heidi Floren: [email protected].
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Gayle Thomsen Clay
July 30, 2011
I just came across an adorable picture of Kristie as a young child with my brother, Craig. It brought back such warm memories of your sweet family. Blessings to all of you as you fondly remember and rejoice in the gifts of character and strength that your mother gave to all of you.
Gayle Thomsen Clay
Barbara Hunter
July 22, 2011
SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE .
I DON'T KNOW YOU BUT LOVED TO WATCH LAWENCE WELK SHOW .
I DID KNOW BUDDY MERRILL WHO PLAYED GUITAR ON THE SHOW .
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND FAMILY .
BARBARA HUNTER
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