Florence E. Klink

Florence Elizabeth “Flossie” Klink, age 92, of Dover, and a longtime former resident of Bolivar, died peacefully early Monday evening, January 26, 2009, in Aultman Hospital at Canton. Born at Guernsey County, Ohio, May 16, 1916, Florence was a daughter of the late Burton and Margaret Bonifant Dawson. At the age of 11, Florence’s mother passed away. She was reared by her father, and step-mother, the late Ella Mummy Dawson. Best known as Flossie to her family and friends, she attended school at Old Washington. As a young lady, Florence was fiercely independent and resourceful. She began nurses training as a young adult, and worked her way through the ranks at Union Hospital to that of a Licensed Practical Nurse. For many years, she was affiliated with the former Dr. Hisrich’s office at Bolivar. She was also a familiar face at Kline’s Potato Chip’s and Howenstines Grocery, where she worked. Active in the community, Flossie was a member of the former Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion at Bolivar. She served as past-president of the Ohio China Painters Guild. Flossie attended the Somerdale Maranatha Bible Church at Somerdale. She was instrumental in the organization of the Bolivar Homecoming programs held over the years. An accomplished china painter, Flossie, for decades and until a few weeks ago, trained dozens of friends in the art of china painting. Regularly scheduled lessons in Flossie’s basement were highlights of the week for many of her students, whom she came to enjoy as friends alike. Never one to act her age, Flossie loved to bowl, and even in her eighties, enjoyed kayaking and fishing. She’ll be remembered for her energetic, highly spirited sense of humor, and for the adversity she overcame early in life to provide for her family. She leaves behind a family that includes three of her four children; William E. (wife Patricia) Frame of Leesville Lake, G. Robert (wife Julie) Frame of Newark, and Ruth L. (husband John R.) Roth of Dover. Eighteen grandchildren; Cynthia L. (husband Dr. Lambros) Karris of Bangor, Maine, Danny Frame of Canton, Susan Petrullo of New Philadelphia, Cheryl (husband Chester) Kennison of Bolivar, Jeffrey Frame of Dellroy, Lisa Frame of Leesville, William (wife Tammy) Frame of Bolivar, G. Robert (wife Pam) Frame II of California, Gregory K. (wife Donna) Frame of Atlanta, Michael (wife English) Frame of Powell, OH, Kelly (husband Duane) Stare, Michelle (husband Todd) Torbert, and Molly (husband Fred) Haver, all of Newark, John A. (wife Vera) Roth of Louisville, Joseph E. (wife Jean Marie) Roth of New Philadelphia, Linda L. Miller, also of New Philadelphia, Leslie A. Beans of Winfield, and R. Todd (wife Kathy) Shaw of Laurelville, Ohio, also survives.Forty-One great-grandchildren and fifteen great-great grandchildren complete the family. Flossie is in a better place, now reunited with the love of her life, the late Warren Klink. The couple wed in 1960, and shared eighteen wonderful years together before his untimely death in 1978. In addition to her parents, step-mother and husband, Flossie is preceded in death by her beloved son Richard “Rick” Frame. Pastor Dick Harvey will lead a funeral service celebrating Flossie’s life Friday afternoon at 2:30 in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover, where friends are invited to call anytime between 1PM and the start of the ceremony. Burial will follow in Ft. Laurens Cemetery, alongside her husband Warren. Family and friends will return to the Geib Funeral Center at Dover for fellowship and a reception. Those unable to attend are invited to share memories and condolences with the family by visiting the funeral home’s website. Memorial contributions may be made to the Somerdale Maranatha Bible Church, PO BOX 8395, Somerdale, OH 44678.Geib Funeral Center at Dover(330) 343-5506www.geibcares.com