Florence E. Lewon died December 16, 1993, after a long, devastating and painful fight with bone cancer. She was beautiful to the end, bone cancer could not change that.
Florence was born in Froid, Montana, April 26, 1913, to Victor Shuman and Flake Miller Shuman. She married Harry E. Lewon in Montana, they moved to Salt Lake City in 1950. Harry died in April, 1979. They had two children, Laura Lewon of Mesa, Arizona and Donald Lewon of Salt Lake City.There are five grandchildren that loved and razzed her and got it back, Corey and Brett Hines, of Mesa, Ariz.; and Mark, Chris and Anne Lewon of Salt Lake City. Florence had a good friend as well as a daughter-in-law, Susan Lewon. Also surviving Florence are two sisters, Hazel Staples of Havre, Montana, and Dell McCormick, Great Falls, Montana. She was preceded in death by a brother, Everon Shuman, Wolf Point, Montana, and a sister, Edna Fay Shuman, Glascow, Montana.
Florence was active in many areas but was particularly fond and proud of her 30 years of service with the St. Mark's Hospital volunteers. She presided over the St. Mark's Auxiliary in the early 1980's. She was a member of the Oak Ridge Country Club and loved the golf and people there. Her friends were a treasure to her.
Funeral services will be at the Cathedral Church of St. Mark, 231 E. First So., on Saturday, December 18th, at 11 a.m. Friends may visit with family before the service.
Her family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude for the prayers, care and kindness of all our friends and neighbors. We are especially grateful for Hospice and her care givers Trina Allen, Millie (Mildred) Friel, Anne Briggs, and Frankie Clark. Also, particularly, to Glen Simms for his compassion and loving care.
The family also request that no flowers be sent. However, if anyone desires please send a contribution to the American Cancer Society or any other charity that works to alleviate human suffering.
Funeral directors: Evans & Early
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