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Florence Brink Obituary
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July 12, 1917 - March 8, 2009 Born in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Minnie Arndt and Roy W. Pritchard.
Attended school, including art school, in Milwaukee. Married Walter Adams Brink, January 6, 1940. Mother of four children. She was a housewife, gourmet cook, and artist. She lived in Wisconsin, Indiana, Utah and Nevada. She loved camping, gardening, playing games with her grandchildren, arrowhead hunting, spending time with her sister and traveling. China was her most memorable trip. Member of the Latimore Art Club, AmArcs and Gourmet Club. Children, April Fitzgerald (John), Kimi Brink, Walter Brink (Janice) and Jinny Anderson (Andy); grandchildren, Liz, Steve, Adam, Heather, Julie, Jonathan, Cierra, Megan and Tom. Survived by siblings, Harriet and William Pritchard and eight great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held in July.
The entire family hopes to inherit her fantastic luck at games of chance.
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Memories and Condolences
for Florence Brink
Kimi brink
March 21, 2021
Dear Mom,
I miss you so much. Every time I'm in the desert - you are with me. The field hasn't changed still so beautiful and no people. I know you and Harriet are having fun. You are always on my mind. I love you with all my heart. Tweedie
Kimi Brink
March 16, 2019
I still have your voice on my phone. I miss you every day. I still remember our trips to Hinkie, but now Harriet is with you so I'm sure you are tearing it up. You will always be in my heart. I love you, mom.
Cierra Thomas
April 7, 2009
I was privileged enough be a grandchild of Florence Brink. She was a figure in my everyday life and my everyday thought. My Grandma took care of me when I was little and was basically a mother figure to me. I love to bake, host, and take care of others. Those are some things she passed on to me. My family is never short on love and she gave everyone her complete heart and her true love was her family I believe. Some of my favorite memories are with my Grandma. We would play games until all hours of the morning, hunt for arrowheads and go shopping together. She was one of the kindest most generous people I have ever known. My love for her still lives on and will never fade away. I loved her more than she knew and will miss her dearly. I know she is watching over all of us today rolling her eyes as she did when we told her something or smiling because she is proud of us. I love you and miss you Grandma, but I will never forget the love you gave me and I will cherish our times together. I will see you again someday. I Love You.
Justin Palmer
April 5, 2009
I want to tell you that you are loved and missed. I have great memories of us just chillin, you made the best cookies ever. Thank you for letting me eat them all. I plan to take a trip to arrowhead hunt before i get to old. To tell you the truth im not the biggest fan of it, but i will endure the heat one more time. The times that i went with you were fun though. Love Ya
Jackie Knievel
March 30, 2009
I met Florence in the mid-70s through her daughter Kimi. She always welcomed me into her home. I was glad when she came to my home on one of her many trips to Colorado. You could always count on her for a fun time whether it was going to the casinos or just hanging out having dinner. I'm so glad I had the chance to know her. She will be greatly missed.
Lisa Woods
March 28, 2009
I first met Florence 13 years ago while playing Bunco with Kimi and April. I remember all the stories Florence would tell and she always kept us laughing. It was a privilege and an honor to know Florence and she touched my life in ways that no one else has done. She loved her family and was proud of each of them. I hope fond memories help you through this time. Florence was an exceptional person and will be missed by all those who knew her.
Tweedie Brink
March 28, 2009
Mom was my strength and my courage. I feel so lucky that Cierra had her Grandma in her life. She held our family together with her love.
I miss calling her to tell her about the latest earthquake or new arrowhead spot.
But most of all I just miss her. We have so many, many good memories (and some not so good like the "killer cows").
I'll be seeing you up at Hinkey.
I love you mom,
Tweedie
Gerald & Evelyn Arndt
March 19, 2009
Cousin Florence:
It has been many years since I have seen you in person, but I still have those wonderful memories of especially hunting season here in Wisconsin, when all the family was together to hunt Pheasants. Nothing but good memories remain of you.
Liz Palmer
March 17, 2009
My grandmother: THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE! I am the first-born grandchild and we have a bond that cannot be described. We have spent many wonderful hours together shopping, dining out, gambling and of course, playing Skipbo. (Apparently, I am the only family member that has not tried to cheat! I KNOW BETTER!!) My heart is very heavy right now but I know you are at peace and are no longer in pain. Granny, I love you and miss you more than words can say but I look forward to seeing you again some day. Oh, and by the way, it's YOUR turn to shuffle the cards!
Tony and Teresa Davi
March 16, 2009
We always had a good time around April's mom. She always made us feel like we were part of the family. I know somehow we will all be able to enjoy her love and kindness again.
Steve Anderson
March 16, 2009
Florence was always more of a friend than a grandmother, aside from the few times I was bad (maybe more than a few). She will be sincerely missed, and I only hope that I can live as long & fulfilling a life as she had. I honestly can't remember a time when she was mad or angry, even when she said she was. She had a wonderful personality that really infected everyone around her.
Thank you for all the wonderful memories, your nuttiness, love & kindness for the past 40 years of my existence.
PS-"grandma," I didn't cheat that one time playing cards-I really did drop one on the floor.
Carolyn Taylor
March 15, 2009
I Feel so lucky to have known Florence... She not only looked much younger then she was, but had the spirt and sense of humor of a younger person also. I,m so sorry and it breaks my heart that you are not with us anymore. You were loved very much. Were you are now Florence is peaceful and warm with all your past loved ones with you to see you through this journey... I will see you again....
Carol Wise
March 15, 2009
I met Florence only a few times. She was a loving person, and so proud of her family. We are forever grateful that her daughter April, husband John, children Megan and Tom, moved to the Vista's. What a great neighbor's they have been to us.
Rest in peace Florence.
Joy Rieckers
March 15, 2009
My sympathy to the Brink family.
Even tho we have never met, as Jinny's friend and bridge partner I share your sorrow at this time.
Florence will be missed but never forgotten.
Joy Rieckers
nancy monihan
March 15, 2009
Although I did not know Florence well, the few times I was with the family I could see that she was close to all her family and liked meeting April's many friends. She also helped me pick out my jewerly at April's party. With her good taste I picked out some great stuff!
Nancy Monihan
John Fitzgerald
March 15, 2009
Florence was a wonderful grand mother to Tommy and Megan. I always appreciated that.
She allowed me to date and marry April.
Thank you Florence!
I am sorry for everyone's loss and send my condolences to all.
Love, John.
Megan Fitzgerald
March 15, 2009
Grandma, I miss you so much. It is so odd that you are really not here with us but I know you will always be watching over us. There are far too many memories to merely mention one that stands out to me. You have been a huge part of my life and I am so grateful for all the memories we have. I don't think I will ever be able to look at a deck of cards the same. I love you so much and I will never forget the last things you said to me. I hope you are at peace and now you can be with all the loved who are angels too. I am so glad to say that you are my grandmother and my friend. I love you always.
April Fitzgerald
March 15, 2009
She was a sincere, loving mother and friend to me. She was the best grandmother any child could wish for.
Mom touched the hearts and souls of many people and will be missed immensely.
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