FLORENCE BUSCH

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Florence Busch at Extendicare in Moose Jaw on January 24, 2010. Florence is predeceased by her parents, siblings Isabel Mullin of Lucknow, ON; Margaret Book of Loreburn, SK; Murdena Robinson of London, ON;  George Beaton of Wingham, ON;  Rebecca Culbert of Goderich, ON; and James Beaton of Lucknow, ON;  nephew John Mullin, niece Arlene Culbert, and by Lyle Campbell, Robert Krogan, and Wilmer Busch. Florence leaves to mourn her children Allan (Ann) Campbell, Colleen Hayes, Linda Feddema, Craig (Lori) Krogan, Annilee Krogan, and Teresa (Dan) Krogan; her grandchildren Michelle (Scott), Elane, Bryan, Katelyn, Josh, Emily, Luke, Hannah, Elyse, Alison, Ellen, and Levi; her great-grandchildren Chase, Kaden, and Taylor; and the children of her sisters:  Donna, Jean, Margaret Anne, Bob, Jim, Joyanne, Randy, Murdena, Bev, Lynn, and their families. Florence Marion Beaton was born south of Elbow on the homestead on December 22, 1928, to James B. Beaton and Annie (MacKay) Beaton. Florence shared many fond memories of family and critters at the farmstead. In 1938 the family began farming in the Lucknow, Ontario area. Widowed, Florence returned to Elbow and married Robert Krogan in 1955. She moved to Central Butte in 1975 where she most recently worked at Regency Manor. She deservedly retired and began her life with Wilmer Busch in Hodgeville in 1989. She moved to Moose Jaw in 2001. Florence was a Depression kid, but still loved the prairie; as she explained to a visiting, rather dusty and indignant Aunt Becky, “It gets in your blood.” She faced adversity and overcame it uncomplainingly, humming and singing. A Memorial Gathering will be held at W.J.Jones & Son Family Centre, 262 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw on Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 2 pm to 4:30 pm. A private family interment will be held the following day at the Elbow Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing to do so may make a donation to the Saskatchewan Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 519 - 45th Street West, Saskatoon. In living memory of Florence, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Jenessa Godlien - Moose Jaw, SK: "You are my sunshine, My only Sunshine, You make me happy when skies are gray you'll never know dear how much I love you. Please don't take my Sunshine away." It was always fun singing with you and spending time with you. I will miss you and always remember you and how you taught me a lot. <3

Donna and Bill Moffat - Lucknow, ON: Our condolences to Allan, Colleen, Linda, Craig, Annilee and Teresa and your families. My early memories of Aunt Florence include her many trips to Lucknow to visit Grandma and Grandpa Beaton.  These visits meant I got to play with whichever one or two of you who made the trip with her.  They also included family get togethers with other aunts, uncles and cousins.  We visited in 1971 and got a tour of the area where Grandma and Grandpa farmed and their children were born.  Treasure the memories. 

Dena and Rob Bowering - London, ON: My deepest sympathies go out to you all. I will always remember Aunt Florence for her calm and good nature. I only wish we could have had many more visits over the years. She will always have a special place in my heart.  She certainly did a wonderful job in raising such a loving family and her legacy wil live on in you. Wishing you peace at this difficult time.

Regency Manor Staff- Brenda - Central Butte, SK: The Staff of Regency Manor who worked with Florence and that are still working today want to extend our deepest sympathy to her family.  Our sheets have never been the same since she left.  They were always pressed very neatly.  We will always remember that about her as well as her smiling face.  Take care of one another.

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