Florence Fay Biehl April 08, 1930 - May 17, 2020
Florence Biehl of Lenexa Kansas died May 17, 2020 in the comfort of her home.
Florence, Flo to all her friends, was born April 8, 1930 in Burns Kansas to William Jerry Larsen and Adelia May Ireland. She had four siblings; Milt, Clyde, Ruth, and Lowell. She graduated High School from Burns Kansas in 3 years (instead of four) and obtained a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University. Flo married Orval S. Biehl in 1953 spending 37 years together. When asked about the saddest moment in her life, Flo said, “It was when Orval [my love, my husband] died Jan. 3, 1991. I couldn’t stop it. It was going to be.” She never dated or remarried after his passing.
Flo is survived by her brother Lowell Larsen, daughter Bonnie Bohn, son Bill Biehl. She is blessed to have a large immediate family: Daughter Bonnie Bohn and husband Ray, Granddaughters Amber and Heather, and 5 great grandchildren from Bonnie’s side; Son Bill Biehl and wife Cari, Granddaughters Amy, Kacie, Kayla and Grandson Shawn, including 7 great grandchildren from Bill’s side.
Flo made her living as an educator, when asked how she wanted to be remembered, “I’d like to think people learned something from me”. And learn they did. Flo was a teacher of Home Economics at Roosevelt junior high school in Topeka Kansas before being distinguished for 37 years of service as Home Economics Agent for Kansas State Research and Extension in Johnson County, Kansas. Flo left a legacy of learning. She was published in numerous newspapers, magazines, extension bulletins, and was the focus of many news articles describing and reporting her work within the community.
Flo what is your first memory? “It’s a car-load of Indians on the highway. Their car broke down right in front of our farm. We fed them…My Mom said it was a valid memory even though I was only 2 years old – normally you don’t have memories that early. My brother, Clyde, was coloring a sail boat that he had drawn, and the Indians joined in coloring.”
How wonderful and ironic is the circle of life? Flo’s last memory is her tribe of Children, Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Great-Grandchildren surrounding her in her loving home as she takes the final steps of her journey. Only, it has was her coloring with us. On pictures we drew in a life filled with her love. We will miss you and are happy you’re with all those you have been waiting to see. Say Hello to your Mom, Dad, Husband, Brothers and Sister from all of us.
Flo had a wonderful idea, her celebration of life should include a sit-down meal (“not sandwiches!”) at her place of worship, the Merriam Christian Church. We had to wait almost a year to fulfill her vision of bringing us together.
Services will be held Sunday May 16, 2021 12:30pm. At the Merriam Christian Church, 9401 Johnson Dr, Merriam, KS 66203. Following the service, a sit-down meal will be served outside, under a tent.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Merriam Christian Church, Merriam, Kansas.
Memorial Service
Start Date: May 16, 2021, 12:30 pm
End Date: May 16, 2021, 1:30 pm
Merriam Christian Church
9401 Johnson Dr.
Merriam, KS 66203
Florence Biehl of Lenexa Kansas died May 17, 2020 in the comfort of her home.
Florence, Flo to all her friends, was born April 8, 1930 in Burns Kansas to William Jerry Larsen and Adelia May Ireland. She had four siblings; Milt, Clyde, Ruth, and Lowell. She graduated High School from Burns Kansas in 3 years (instead of four) and obtained a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University. Flo married Orval S. Biehl in 1953 spending 37 years together. When asked about the saddest moment in her life, Flo said, “It was when Orval [my love, my husband] died Jan. 3, 1991. I couldn’t stop it. It was going to be.” She never dated or remarried after his passing.
Flo is survived by her brother Lowell Larsen, daughter Bonnie Bohn, son Bill Biehl. She is blessed to have a large immediate family: Daughter Bonnie Bohn and husband Ray, Granddaughters Amber and Heather, and 5 great grandchildren from Bonnie’s side; Son Bill Biehl and wife Cari, Granddaughters Amy, Kacie, Kayla and Grandson Shawn, including 7 great grandchildren from Bill’s side.
Flo made her living as an educator, when asked how she wanted to be remembered, “I’d like to think people learned something from me”. And learn they did. Flo was a teacher of Home Economics at Roosevelt junior high school in Topeka Kansas before being distinguished for 37 years of service as Home Economics Agent for Kansas State Research and Extension in Johnson County, Kansas. Flo left a legacy of learning. She was published in numerous newspapers, magazines, extension bulletins, and was the focus of many news articles describing and reporting her work within the community.
Flo what is your first memory? “It’s a car-load of Indians on the highway. Their car broke down right in front of our farm. We fed them…My Mom said it was a valid memory even though I was only 2 years old – normally you don’t have memories that early. My brother, Clyde, was coloring a sail boat that he had drawn, and the Indians joined in coloring.”
How wonderful and ironic is the circle of life? Flo’s last memory is her tribe of Children, Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Great-Grandchildren surrounding her in her loving home as she takes the final steps of her journey. Only, it has was her coloring with us. On pictures we drew in a life filled with her love. We will miss you and are happy you’re with all those you have been waiting to see. Say Hello to your Mom, Dad, Husband, Brothers and Sister from all of us.
Flo had a wonderful idea, her celebration of life should include a sit-down meal (“not sandwiches!”) at her place of worship, the Merriam Christian Church. We had to wait almost a year to fulfill her vision of bringing us together.
Services will be held Sunday May 16, 2021 12:30pm. At the Merriam Christian Church, 9401 Johnson Dr, Merriam, KS 66203. Following the service, a sit-down meal will be served outside, under a tent.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Merriam Christian Church, Merriam, Kansas.
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Memorial Service
Start Date: May 16, 2021, 12:30 pm
End Date: May 16, 2021, 1:30 pm
Merriam Christian Church
9401 Johnson Dr.
Merriam, KS 66203
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