This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: CLARKE, JANDORF, MYRES, DAVENPORT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26935/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CLARKE, Florence M. Of Kalamazoo Florence passed away early Tuesday morning, August 17, 2010 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born January 20, 1927 in New York City, the daughter of the late Milton and Hattie (Jandorf) Myres. In 1949, Florence married A. Bruce Clarke, who later served as Chair of the Math Department, Dean of Arts and Sciences, and Provost at Western Michigan University. He preceded her in death in 1999. Florence graduated from Hunter College and received a Master's Degree in Mathematics from Brown University. She taught mathematics and statistics at Eastern Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Nazareth College, Kalamazoo College, and Western Michigan University. In addition to her professional obligations, Florence traveled extensively. An excellent cook and avid bridge player, she also loved crossword puzzles and baseball. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Dr. David and Dr. Diane Clarke of Franklin, MI, Dr. Richard and Barbara Clarke of Rock! ville, MD, and Dr. Deborah Clarke and Phillip Bolda of Tempe, AZ; and five grandchildren, Chandra and Sam Davenport, Colin Clarke and Yifan Zhang, Kaila Clarke, Eric Clarke, and Jeffrey Clarke. Memorial services for Florence will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 28 at The Fountains at Bronson Place, 1700 Bronson Way. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Florence's memory to Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan, 4201 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49006. Please visit: www.langelands.com to sign, view, or print Florence's online guestbook or leave a condolence note for the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 22, 2010 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.