Florence Ida Brown

Minnesota City,Florence Ida Brown, 91, went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 26, 2014. She was born November 20, 1922 in Winona to Albert and Beaulah (Grimson) Steyer. Florence grew up in Winona, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School. Before her marriage, Florence worked as a secretary to the president of J.R. Watkins Company, and in St. Paul for 3M. She married Warren C. Brown on August 8, 1950 in Winona. After her marriage to Warren, she lived in LaCrosse and LaCrescent before moving to her present home in Minnesota City. She was currently residing at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Florence and Warren enjoyed camping and traveling. They took many nice trips out west to the mountains, and visiting national parks. She enjoyed reading, and visiting and spending time with her family and friends. She loved going to church and enjoyed church activities.The most important thing in Florence's life was her personal relationship with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Florence was known for being quick-witted, she liked to socialize, enjoyed bantering with friends, and having a good laugh.Survivors include her daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Brown Ferden (Wayne Ferden) of Preston, and a grandson Jacob. She also is survived by several nieces and nephews. Florence was preceded in death by her parents, husband Warren in 2010, and a brother Fred Steyer. Funeral services will be at 6:30pm Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at Hoff Celebration of Life Center Goodview/ Winona, with Pastor Kenneth Shirley of Full Gospel Assembly Church, Cochrane, WI presiding. Visitation will be from 3:30pm Wednesday until time of services. Please join her family for refreshments both before and after services. A private family burial will be in Fountain City, WI Public Cemetery. Please share a memory of Florence at her online guestbook and view her video tribute, when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/528282