In Memory Of
Florence Gresser
Florence Gresser
Florence Faye Keller Gresser passed away in St. Louis, Missouri on March 11, 2008, after a long illness. She was born March 15, 1911 in Delia, Kansas and grew up as the 2nd of 7 children. She attended Parsons College, Kansas State University and the University of Kansas. She taught for 3 years in Delia and Rossville before her marriage to Don Gresser in 1936. He preceded her in death in May of 2005. She is survived by two brothers: Clair Keller of Dallas, Texas and Kenneth Keller (Eloise) of Topeka; three daughters: Marilyn Baisel, Barbara (Clark)Williams, and Andrea (John) Atkinson; nine grandchildren: Cathy (Howard) Hanson, Heidi (Todd) Seaman, Hilda (Sean) Dunagan, Brad Moore, Matt (Alexandra) Moore, Monica (Brian) William, Christi Atkinson, Amber (Jeff) Ott, and Drew (Angie) Atkinson. There are 14 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Gresser's membership in First United Methodist Church was a mainstay of her life. She was a long-time member of the Sanctuary Choir, formed a women's prayer group, was a women's circle leader, and served as President of the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Gresser was a 50-year member of the P.E.O. sisterhood and active in Chapter AJ, having served two terms as president, as well as many other offices. She was active in Girl Scouts and served as a co-leader for her daughter Barbara's troop until the girls graduated from high school. During many summers, she went to camp with the girls at Camp Daisy Hindman.
Since the daughters scattered to other states, she and Don hosted a family Christmas every year. They also organized summer vacations for the family for several years at Ken Lake in Kentucky and in northern Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 600 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66603; or Cottey College c/o Penwell-Gabel, 1321 SW 10th, Topeka, KS 66604.
Funeral services will be at 12:30 pm on Saturday, March 22 at First United Methodist Church. Visitation and lunch will precede the service at 11 am at the church. Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is handling arrangements. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabel.com.
Mrs. Gresser's membership in First United Methodist Church was a mainstay of her life. She was a long-time member of the Sanctuary Choir, formed a women's prayer group, was a women's circle leader, and served as President of the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Gresser was a 50-year member of the P.E.O. sisterhood and active in Chapter AJ, having served two terms as president, as well as many other offices. She was active in Girl Scouts and served as a co-leader for her daughter Barbara's troop until the girls graduated from high school. During many summers, she went to camp with the girls at Camp Daisy Hindman.
Since the daughters scattered to other states, she and Don hosted a family Christmas every year. They also organized summer vacations for the family for several years at Ken Lake in Kentucky and in northern Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 600 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66603; or Cottey College c/o Penwell-Gabel, 1321 SW 10th, Topeka, KS 66604.
Funeral services will be at 12:30 pm on Saturday, March 22 at First United Methodist Church. Visitation and lunch will precede the service at 11 am at the church. Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is handling arrangements. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabel.com.
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Saturday, March 22, 2008
11:00am - 12:30 pm (Central time)
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