Obituary of Florence Richey

Florence Richey, 94, of Coralville, died Monday, January 27, 2014, at Briarwood Health Care Center in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, February 1, 2014, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City where visitation will take place one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow services at the Oakdale Cemetery in Wilton, Iowa. Online condolences may be sent for her family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Florence Beymer was born October 1, 1919, in Wilton, Iowa the daughter of Hubert and Viola (Rush) Beymer. Following her mother's passing, she was raised by her grandparents from infancy. After graduating from Wilton High School she married Herbert R. Richey on October 19, 1939, in Wapello, Iowa. The couple had lived in the Iowa City area most of their married lives where both Herbert and Florence worked for the University of Iowa until their retirement. Herbert preceded her in death in 1995. Florence enjoyed visiting with friends and family, traveling, crafts, crochet, and cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes. She will be remembered as a loving, feisty, independent aunt, sister, cousin, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a sister.