Florence Kling

Funeral service for Florence Kling, 95, of Dickinson, ND formerly of Dunn Center, ND will be 11 a. m. , Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the Vang Lutheran Church with Pastor Tim Voth officiating. Burial will be in the Vang Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 p. m. to 9 p. m. , Friday, August 14, 2009 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, ND. Florence passed away August 11, 2009 at St. Benedict?s Health Center, Dickinson, ND. Florence H. Rowe was born June 16, 1914, north of Werner, ND to Lewis Edward and Ida Belle (Fox) Rowe. While growing up in Werner, ND, she attended country schools and graduated from Werner High School and later received her teaching certificate from Dickinson Teachers College. She began her teaching career south of Werner in the Eagle nest District, remaining there until 1936. Florence married Merle R. Kling on June 20, 1936 in Dickinson, ND. Together the couple moved to Merle?s family farm, where they ranched and operated a livestock trucking business. In 1987, Merle and Florence moved to Dunn Center where Florence made her home until moving to Dickinson in 2006. She resided at Evergreen for 2 years and then made her home at St. Benedict?s Health Center. Florence enjoyed playing cards, reading, playing scrabble and visiting with friends. She was a tremendous cook and was especially known for her homemade donuts. She was a member of the Homemaker?s Club and a member of Vang Lutheran Church. Florence is survived by one brother, Robert Bryan Rowe of Wenatchee, WA and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merle; brothers, Charles Lewis and Curtis Edward Rowe; sisters, Hazel Hanna Stone and Ida Mae Kennedy. Family suggests memorials to Vang Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer?s Association.


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Burial Date: August 15, 2009
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Funeral Service: Saturday, Vang Lutheran Church, rural Dunn Center, ND