Florence Beckett
March 12, 1912 ~ January 1, 2008
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Florence Norfolk Pittman Beckett, age 95, formerly of Miller, SD, passed away peacefully in the Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul, MN on January 1, 2008.
Memorial services will be 10:30 A.M., Saturday, May 31 at the United Methodist Church, Harrold with Pastor Jenene Earl officating. Burial will be in the Onida Cemetery, directed by Reck Funeral Home of Miller.
Florence was born March 21, 1912 in Staples, MN to Leslie and Libbie Thorn. She Married Harold Norfolk in South Dakota on July 5, 1929. They made their homes in South Dakota and Minnesota where Harold worked on various farms. Following Harold’s death in 1946, she moved to Harrold, SD and resided there until 1952 when she moved to Huron, SD. She worked as a daycare provider until going to Newberg, Oregon in 1965 to care for her mother.
In 1967 she married William Pittman of Newberg, Oregon. They enjoyed camping and traveling for a number of years. Following the death of William in 1982, she continued to reside in Newberg until moving to Miller, SD in 1987.
On January 30, 1992 she married Roy Beckett and resided in Miller, SD until his death in 2002.
Recently she has lived with her daughter, Trudy Klassen, in St. Paul, MN until moving to the care center in 2005.
Florence will always be remembered for her ability to care for others. She was considered the “ultimate care giver.”
She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Harrold, SD and the Newberg VFW Auxiliary.
She will be gravely missed by daughters Donalene Griffin, Craig, CO; Trudy Klassen, St. Paul, MN; four grandchildren, Darla (Luther) Miller, Utah; Jim Griffin, CO; Mike (Mary)
Klassen, MN; Andy (Melanie) Klassen, MN; seven great grandchildren: Richard, Michael, Kaydi, Alex, Asiana, Sadie and Tatum; two sisters, Darlene Balcom, AZ; Joy (Bob) Nolen, WA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Harold, William and Roy; one daughter, Ruth; her parents Leslie and Libbie Thorn; three brothers, Bud Thorn, Enos Thorn and Donald “Buddy” Thomason; two sisters, Bertha Lehrkamp and Rose Harrington
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with her arrangements.
Memorial services will be 10:30 A.M., Saturday, May 31 at the United Methodist Church, Harrold with Pastor Jenene Earl officating. Burial will be in the Onida Cemetery, directed by Reck Funeral Home of Miller.
Florence was born March 21, 1912 in Staples, MN to Leslie and Libbie Thorn. She Married Harold Norfolk in South Dakota on July 5, 1929. They made their homes in South Dakota and Minnesota where Harold worked on various farms. Following Harold’s death in 1946, she moved to Harrold, SD and resided there until 1952 when she moved to Huron, SD. She worked as a daycare provider until going to Newberg, Oregon in 1965 to care for her mother.
In 1967 she married William Pittman of Newberg, Oregon. They enjoyed camping and traveling for a number of years. Following the death of William in 1982, she continued to reside in Newberg until moving to Miller, SD in 1987.
On January 30, 1992 she married Roy Beckett and resided in Miller, SD until his death in 2002.
Recently she has lived with her daughter, Trudy Klassen, in St. Paul, MN until moving to the care center in 2005.
Florence will always be remembered for her ability to care for others. She was considered the “ultimate care giver.”
She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Harrold, SD and the Newberg VFW Auxiliary.
She will be gravely missed by daughters Donalene Griffin, Craig, CO; Trudy Klassen, St. Paul, MN; four grandchildren, Darla (Luther) Miller, Utah; Jim Griffin, CO; Mike (Mary)
Klassen, MN; Andy (Melanie) Klassen, MN; seven great grandchildren: Richard, Michael, Kaydi, Alex, Asiana, Sadie and Tatum; two sisters, Darlene Balcom, AZ; Joy (Bob) Nolen, WA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Harold, William and Roy; one daughter, Ruth; her parents Leslie and Libbie Thorn; three brothers, Bud Thorn, Enos Thorn and Donald “Buddy” Thomason; two sisters, Bertha Lehrkamp and Rose Harrington
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with her arrangements.
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When scanning the internet this morning, I came across Florence’s obituary. I had not heard of her death prior, so I do extend my sympathy to you her family. Most of you do not know I work in spiritual care at the Gettysburg, SD Medical Center so looking at death notices is something I do on a regular basis. I do see Gloria French a couple times a year so do keep somewhat posted on your family. God’s Blessings to each of you. You will be in my prayers. Pat Rausch (from Harrold High School!)
Donalene, Tootie and families….how the memories come flooding back…Sunday School, neighbors, times at your home on the corner..Donnie–have you swallowed any straight pins lately? Your Mom was a special lady who accepted us as we were—especially me…a young’n who thought she knew most every thing. May God be with you in your loss. It has been many years, but I still remember Tornsie as yesterday….(a side note) hope I get to see both of you this summer in Harrold…Love and God’s blessings…..Mary Ann