Florence M. Templeman, 93, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Monday, August 17, 2009, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital.
Florence Meta Harris was born October 13, 1915, the daughter of Albert Charles and Maude (Williams) Harris in Carthridge, South Dakota. When she was young, the family moved to Grant, Iowa, where she attended country school.
On December 14, 1933, she was united in marriage to Max Albert Templeman in Atlantic, Iowa. Four sons were born to this union. Together they lived in Anita and Atlantic, Iowa.
Florence will be remembered for her heart of gold and her honesty. She devoted her life to caring for her family. Her favorite pastime was visiting with family, friends, and neighbors who could count on a sample of her good cooking, especially the sour cream chocolate cake and fried chicken.
Florence is survived by her sons, Charles (Delores) Templeman, Jerry (Verdell) Templeman and Mervin (Jean) Templeman all of Atlantic, Iowa; and her brother, Donovan (Mary) Harris of Rock Island, Ill; her grandchildren, Penne (Paul) Campbell, Pamela McNealy, Vicki Templeman, Chuck (Linda) Templemen, Todd Templeman, Lori Templeman, Tammy (John) Westering, Linda (Norman) Potter, Janet (Doug) Anderson, Robert Templeman, Nick (Dawn) Templeman, and Rebecca Mortimer; 17 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Maude Harris; her son, Virgil Templeman; and her grandson, Edward Charles Templeman; five brothers, Orne, Edwin, Ellsworth, Raymond and Marvin; six sisters, Beulah, Belva, Salma, Alma, Vernita and Darlene; and one brother in infancy, Ivan.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 20, 2009, at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic. Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.
Visitation with family will be from 6:00 -8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 19, at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic.
Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements.
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