Florence T. Scanlan
April 10, 1931 - October 11, 2015
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Florence T. Scanlan
April 10, 1931 - October 11, 2015
Obituary
Florence Teresa Scanlan, 84, aka Granny Flo, left us for heaven on October 11, 2015. She called Laguna Woods her home for the last 30 years. After dealing with dementia, and a lingering cold she succumbed at Mission Hospital, where she had worked as a registered dietician until she retired 10 years ago.
Florence was a woman of her own making. She was born in rural Kansas during the depression. She graduated from college when it was unexpected for a woman to do so. She established a strong career as a registered dietician, in Kansas City, MO Wichita, KS, and Mission Viejo, CA. She raised two daughters as single mom for most of their lives. She was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother, always putting them first. After retiring, she was able to fulfill her dream of travel, and went all over the world discovering and embracing different ways of life. She taught us all about family, and traditions. She had a wry sense of humor that even survived the dementia. As a devout Catholic, she was very involved in St. Timothy’s Parish in Laguna Niguel CA.
Florence is survived by her daughter, Ann; grandchildren Tabatha, Travis and Matthew; great granddaughter Alanna; and son-in-law Peter.
Services will be held at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church in Laguna Niguel on Nov. 23 at 10 am. Monetary donations can be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association.
10 responses to Florence T. Scanlan
Betty Ann Sullivan says:
October 25, 2015
I remember all the times that we were with your Mom at Masses on the beach & retreats that we attended together. She use to be sitting a home in Laguna Beach & we have many fond memories with her. Had not talked with your Mom for a long time & did not have your phone number so could not find out about Florence for over a year. She will always be in our thoughts & prayers.
Mike & Bety Ann Sullivan
Tabatha Saucedo says:
November 18, 2015
Thank you Betty Ann and Mike. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this time.
Michelle Peace says:
November 19, 2015
Ann,
Although I had not seen your Mom in many years, I always remember her fondly. Few things in life are harder than the loss of one’s Mother. I will keep her and the rest of your family in my prayers.
Michelle Peace
ann scanlan says:
November 20, 2015
Thanks Michelle. I know you’ve lost someone dear recently too. Your words are comforting
Mike Conaghan says:
November 20, 2015
Hi Ann,
Although it’s been several years since we’ve seen your Mom in person, she was always near and dear in our hearts. She was always considered the “cool” aunt to all of us, the one that ensured we got to do the fun stuff around the city, brightening all the holidays and family gatherings and most importantly always there for us at a moments notice when we needed her. She blessed us all because of the person she was.
God Bless,
Mike