Our beloved, mother, grandmother, and friend, Florence Holbrook Richards, 92, passed away Aug. 25, 1996, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Florence was born July 7, 1904, in Logan, Utah, the daughter of Heber Angel and Martha Emma Sweeten Holbrook. She married Lorin Lovern Richards on June 27, 1924 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1986. Florence served in all the organizations of the LDS church on both the ward and stake levels. She was loved by everyone who knew her, especially the "Guide" boys in her class that could look forward to a treat each week. She served on the General Primary Board from 1942 until 1953 and as a counselor to President LaVern Parmley. She presided with her husband, Lorin L. Richards, over the Great Lake Mission 1953-1955 and over the Missionary Training Center in Salt Lake for the next ten and half years. Later served, with her husband, a mission to the New Zealand Temple and Visitor Center. Florence also served as assistant supervisor in the Salt Lake Temple for another ten years.Survivors include one son and two daughters, Lorin Jr. (wife, Patricia) Richards, Bountiful; Lucille (husband, Bill) Cluny, Salt Lake; Florence (husband, Hugh) Baird, Provo; 22 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 28, 1996, 11 a.m., at the Parleys 6th Ward, 2350 South 2100 East. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Holbrook Funeral Chapel, 3251 South 2300 East, and at the church on Wednesday for one hour prior to the services. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Primary Children's Hospital, PO Box 58249, Salt Lake City, UT, 84158. Interment: Malad City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: The Holbrook Funeral Chapel.
THANK YOU MOTHER DEAR
For all your patient care;
For every anguished prayer;
For every gentle look;
For every step you took;
For every anxious night;
For every kindly light;
For tact with awkward ways;
For love on wayward days;
For hope when there was none;
for faith when hope was done;
For all you ever thought;
For all things you ever taught;
Today, and Now, and Here;
Thank you Mother dear.
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