Florence Josephine Elias (nee Ostrowski) an awesome Woman, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, went home to the Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2019. She was born on July 3, 1931 to the late Balbina and Anton Ostrowski.
In 1952, Florence married the late Kenneth J. Elias. Together, they raised 5 remarkable children.
Florence’s passion was family and she is survived by her children Karen Bortman (Craig Doucette), Mark Elias (Sandra), Susan Geach (Richard Davis), Michael Elias (Stacey) and Mary A. Newman (Fred). She is further survived by 9 grandchildren: Amy Bortman (Andi), James Bortman (Amy), Robert Bortman (Jeremy), Tonya VerHagen (Cam), Jason Elias, Justin Geach, Joshua Geach (Sara), A.J. Newman, Kenneth Newman, and 12 Great Grandchildren.
Florence was known far and wide for her quirky “mom-isms”. Her favorites were “Holy socks!”, “my stars and garters!” and “jumpin’ Jehosiphats!”. With 5 children she became an amazing cook. She even had a favorite multi-purpose wooden spoon with a unique attitude-adjustment setting. She was fluent in unrecognizable, multilingual cursing. She could bend your ear… both literally and figuratively.
She will be forever loved and eternally missed.
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