SELAH - Florence R. Alvord, 84, died peacefully at home, Friday May 7th, 1999. She was born August 7, 1914 in Corvallis, Oregon and was the eldest of six children. Her family came to the Yakima Valley when she was in her early teens and moved to Selah when she was 14. She married James Alvord, July 18, 1936. For many years Florence worked in the fruit industry and retired from Ross Packing Co., in Selah.
Florence loved animals and was devoted to her pets and could be depended on to take in any stray in the neighborhood. She was a wonderful mom and grandma. She was always willing to help out in any situation. Florence was an independent, strong woman who always spoke her mind and lived life her own way. She will be missed by her family, friends, renters and four legged companions.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Alvord; son Larry J Alvord; sister Mildred Morin; brother Arthur Ingram; daughter-in-law Myrna Alvord and granddaughter Amy Anderson.
She is survived by her daughter Janet Forsness of Auburn, WA; son Rodney D. Alvord of Bothell, WA; sisters Margaret Pierce and Elenor Quitevis; and brother Willis Ingram. Also ten grandchildren.
In accordance with her wishes, no funeral service is planned. A viewing has been arranged at Shaw & Sons Funeral Home from 9 am - 6 pm on Monday, May 10th. Family & friends are invited to an Open House, Monday at 1 pm at her home on South Third Street in Selah. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society or a favorite charity.
Florence loved animals and was devoted to her pets and could be depended on to take in any stray in the neighborhood. She was a wonderful mom and grandma. She was always willing to help out in any situation. Florence was an independent, strong woman who always spoke her mind and lived life her own way. She will be missed by her family, friends, renters and four legged companions.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Alvord; son Larry J Alvord; sister Mildred Morin; brother Arthur Ingram; daughter-in-law Myrna Alvord and granddaughter Amy Anderson.
She is survived by her daughter Janet Forsness of Auburn, WA; son Rodney D. Alvord of Bothell, WA; sisters Margaret Pierce and Elenor Quitevis; and brother Willis Ingram. Also ten grandchildren.
In accordance with her wishes, no funeral service is planned. A viewing has been arranged at Shaw & Sons Funeral Home from 9 am - 6 pm on Monday, May 10th. Family & friends are invited to an Open House, Monday at 1 pm at her home on South Third Street in Selah. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society or a favorite charity.
SELAH - Florence R. Alvord, 84, died peacefully at home, Friday May 7th, 1999. She was born August 7, 1914 in Corvallis, Oregon and was the eldest of six children. Her family came to the Yakima Valley when she was in her early teens and moved to Selah when she was 14. She married James Alvord, July 18, 1936. For many years Florence worked in the fruit industry and retired from Ross Packing Co., in Selah.
Florence loved animals and was devoted to her pets and could be depended on to take in any stray in the neighborhood. She was a wonderful mom and grandma. She was always willing to help out in any situation. Florence was an independent, strong woman who always spoke her mind and lived life her own way. She will be missed by her family, friends, renters and four legged companions.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Alvord; son Larry J Alvord; sister Mildred Morin; brother Arthur Ingram; daughter-in-law Myrna Alvord and granddaughter Amy Anderson.
She is survived by her daughter Janet Forsness of Auburn, WA; son Rodney D. Alvord of Bothell, WA; sisters Margaret Pierce and Elenor Quitevis; and brother Willis Ingram. Also ten grandchildren.
In accordance with her wishes, no funeral service is planned. A viewing has been arranged at Shaw & Sons Funeral Home from 9 am - 6 pm on Monday, May 10th. Family & friends are invited to an Open House, Monday at 1 pm at her home on South Third Street in Selah. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society or a favorite charity.
Florence loved animals and was devoted to her pets and could be depended on to take in any stray in the neighborhood. She was a wonderful mom and grandma. She was always willing to help out in any situation. Florence was an independent, strong woman who always spoke her mind and lived life her own way. She will be missed by her family, friends, renters and four legged companions.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Alvord; son Larry J Alvord; sister Mildred Morin; brother Arthur Ingram; daughter-in-law Myrna Alvord and granddaughter Amy Anderson.
She is survived by her daughter Janet Forsness of Auburn, WA; son Rodney D. Alvord of Bothell, WA; sisters Margaret Pierce and Elenor Quitevis; and brother Willis Ingram. Also ten grandchildren.
In accordance with her wishes, no funeral service is planned. A viewing has been arranged at Shaw & Sons Funeral Home from 9 am - 6 pm on Monday, May 10th. Family & friends are invited to an Open House, Monday at 1 pm at her home on South Third Street in Selah. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society or a favorite charity.
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