Florence Appolonia Wiederkehr
Obituary
Florence Wiederkehr entered into Eternal Life on Sunday October 16, 2016 at the age of 88. Florence was born August 12, 1928 in Hartman, AR to Frank & Marie Soerries. She married Raymond Wiederkehr on May 5, 1951. He preceded her in death November 29, 2003. They were married for 52 wonderful years.
Florence received her registered nursing degree from St. Johns School of Nursing & worked at St. Johns before becoming a full time mother to her 7 children. Besides being a caring nurse and wonderful mother, she was an amazing cook and gardener. Many can remember the delicious home grown vegetables, made from scratch meals and all the food she canned.
Florence was an active lifelong member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. She volunteered at St. Pius X School and church for many years. She was a nurturing caregiver for friends and family all her life. We like to call her our little prayer warrior because she was always praying for everyone especially her family. Mom exemplified the kind of faith we all need to live.
Florence was a loving, caring, remarkable mother & grandmother of 8 children, 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Words can’t describe our Mother she had a gentle spirit & quiet strength with an inner light that touched the lives of everyone she met. She loved deeply, listened intently and gave so much of herself. Her family & friends agree that she was sweet, humble, grateful, and very selfless. She was our "Ray" of sunshine brightening our lives & anyone who crossed her path.
She is survived by her children and spouses; Mary (Kelly) Crespin, Kathy Royal, Elaine (John) Hall, Rosann Vaughn, Janet (Paul) McCulloch, David (Patty) Wiederkehr and Dorothy (Steve) Thornton; 15 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and sister Leona Cronin. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by parents, her son John Francis, granddaughter Natalie Hall, son-in-law Randy Royal and her 11 siblings.
Rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Pius X Church in Tulsa (1727 S. 75th East Ave.). Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday October 21 at St. Pius X. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers: St. Pius X Capital Campaign, 1727 S. 75th E. Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112
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Bryce and Michele Crain
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I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that even though we couldn't be at the service, our hearts and thoughts are with you. It's never easy losing someone. Aunt Florence will be greatly missed. She is such a wonderful lady. Love always, Bryce, Michele, Bill and CJ Crain
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We love you Kathy and pray for her reception home.
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Children and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. We have so many special memories of visiting with your family throughout the years. She was truly a wonderful wife and mother. She was an inspiring role model to everyone she met. I can't remember a time that she was not smiling and wanting to help out anyone in need. I know the angles are waiting for her with open arms and God has called home a very special lady. I'm sure that Raymond will be standing at the pearly gates to welcome her home. We wish our health would have allowed us to be with you to celebrate her life but we will be with you in spirit. Our Love and Prayers are with all of you Joe and Imogene
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Mary, Kathy, Dorothy, Elaine, Janet, Rosann and David, Words can’t express how sad Bernie and I were to hear of the loss of your mother. Aunt Florence was a wonderful woman with a warm smile and loving heart. I know there is nothing I can say now to lessen your pain but always remember that you are so lucky to have had the privilege to call this amazing lady mom. I know she is looking down from heaven and watching over all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Barbara and Bernie Crain
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I'm so sorry to hear about your mom--she was truly an angel!!! we all thought of her as our mom too, when either one of our mom's talked or got onto us, we listened!!!! I/we have so many wonderful memories of Great times at your house; of times that we thought that our mom's didn't know about--bet you anything they knew exactly what we were up to. Love you guys so much and will be talking to you often. May all the warm memories that you have of her be of comfort in the days and weeks to come. All our love, The Lindsay Family
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So sorry for your loss David. Prayers for you and your family.
Regina Culbert