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Florence Walkup Obituary

Florence Walkup, born Nov. 22, 1910 to Sven and Freida Nelson in Medford, MA. On July 21, 1941 Florence married Harry Walkup in Boston, MA. Florence and Harry had four children, Neil, Sandra, Bernice and Sheila. They moved to Manitou Springs, CO in 1955 and she lived there the rest of her life. Florence loved traveling, which she was able to do throughout her husband's 30 year career in the military. Throughout her travels she was a true humanitarian, with her strong spirit she helped many struggling women find their independance. When in Okinawa, she found her faith and became one of Jehovah's Witnesses. She shared her faith with everyone she met. She loved family, especially the company of her many grandchildren. She is survived by her three daughters, Sandra Smith of Colorado Springs, Bernice Abeyta of Manitou Springs and Sheila Kincaid of Manitou Springs. 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Harry, son Neil, grandson Gerald, three brothers, Eddie, Al and David and one sister, Ruth. Visitation will be Friday, February 20 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 3825 Airport Road, Colorado Springs with the services following at 2:00 pm.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 18, 2009.

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michelle igou

February 28, 2009

I just wanted to say that my heart and prairs go out to you all...I know this is a rough time for everyone...although i have not seen nor spoke to her since before Gerald passed (my step dad), she was a wonderful woman...She will always be loved and greatly missed...

Elise Nielsen

February 20, 2009

Dear Abeyta Family, Sheila and Sandra,

Just wanted you to know that I am thinking about all of you today and wish I could have been there with you. I know this is painful; please know my thoughts are with you.

Melanie Nielsen

February 18, 2009

Dear Walkup Family,
What a huge loss this must be for all of you. some of my fondest memories of Florence were her zest for life, how she and Genieveve A. would tear around in Florence's car,she had amazing energy for a senior citizen, she always had a beautiful smile, no matter how things were going in her life. She had so much love for her children and for Gerald.I loved how you could tease her and she always took you serious. She was a fine example of a Christian wife.I look forward to meeting her again when she is young and in fine health. May Jehovah continue to be a source of encouragement for you all.

Betty Trujillo

February 18, 2009

Sorry for your loss,but we know we will see her again.May Jehovah be with the family in this time of need.Even though I never got to meet her she was a beautiful women and will be missed.

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