Kirkpatrick, Florence I. (Larson) Florence I. (Larson) Kirkpatrick, age 89 of Fremont, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility. Florence was born on September 9, 1920 in Evanston, Illinois to William Robertson and Bertha Irene (Jones) Cook. She married E.A Ernie Howard Larson on July 18, 1941 in Evanston and he preceded her in death on November 24, 1970. She later married Brice Kirkpatrick in June 1972 and he preceded her in death in October 19, 1980. Florence had been a secretary at the Gerber Products Company in Fremont and also a legal secretary at Reber Law Offices. Florence was an active member of the Fremont United Methodist Church in Fremont where she had been a member of the United Methodist Women, many of the Circles, Pastor Parish, youth groups and the Singles group, and fondly remembers her mission trip to Costa Rica. Through the years, she has served on almost every committee at the church. She enjoyed playing cards and would play a different card game every day of the week, hosting and attending card parties. She had been active in the civic functions in the community. Was former 4H Leader and had helped with the 1st plat book publication in Newaygo County. She traveled with the Noble Gadabouts including a trip to New York City to visit the World Trade Center prior to 2001. She had been a hobby farmer and was a member of Farm Bureau. She had been a member of the Order of Eastern Star and had been Worthy Matron several times. She enjoyed square dancing, gardening, oil painting, golfing and bowling as well. She is survived by her children, Edward Larson of Fremont; Richard (Mary) Larson of Jackson; Linda Kolk of Fremont; Barbara (Richard) Houtteman of Holton; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren. MEMORIAL SERVICES : Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 11am at the Fremont United Methodist Church with a time of visitation 1 hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will take place at the Fremont United Methodist Church Memorial Garden following cremation. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Fremont United Methodist Church Mission Committee. Click here to send a condolence for the Florence I. (Larson) Kirkpatrick Family on-line We were saddened to hear about Florence's death. I recall when the Larson families moved to Fremont. I first met Florence when she sat beside me in the church on Dayton Street. We were always members of the same church circles, worked together on committees and our children were classmates. Those years have passed too quickly. You, Florence's family, have our sympathy and prayers. Arnold and Mildred Woodring Posted 3/24/2010 Sorry but I am unable to attend the memorial on Saturday. Florence was a lovely lady, great neighbor who spent many hours among her flowers. My sympathy to all of you! Bernie Boeskool Posted 4/3/2010