Memories of Florence Chisholm Bowman

In memory of

Florence Chisholm Bowman

Austin, TX

December 20, 1926 - October 10, 2022

Dec 20, 1926 - Oct 10, 2022

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TRINA SIMS

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TRINA SIMS

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TRINA SIMS

Remembered with deepest affection and respect.

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Julie Bowman

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Julie Bowman

Thanks, Trina. A very quiet birthday this year… Thanks, Trina. A very quiet birthday this year… Thanks, Trina. A very quiet birthday this year…

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Barbara Lightheart

Hi dear, Christmas has an extra edge this year of loss and love. Your Mom was unforgettable, in my heart mostly because she grew you in her body, heart and soul. Her smile was warm and loving, as yours is. All those ornaments, all those stories - my love to you this season and ever.

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Julie Bowman

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Julie Bowman

Thanks for remembering her on her birthday, Barb, and for the donation to the grief center. A different holiday... Read more Thanks for remembering her on her birthday, Barb, and for the donation to the grief center. A different holiday season this year,... Read more Thanks for remembering her on her birthday, Barb, and... Read more

Linda Pischel

I am so sorry that y'all have lost your mom. Florence was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known, and I'm so happy I was able to have a phone conversation with her after she moved to Austin, after so many years of not seeing her. I knew her through St. Stephens from the mid-70s to the mid-90s. I agree with her that New Zealand is a beautiful country! Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Julie Bowman

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Linda Pischel

My name was Linda Bain at St. Stephens - I tried to submit with this name but Pischel popped up. My name was Linda Bain at St. Stephens - I tried to submit with this name but Pischel popped up. My name was Linda Bain at St. Stephens - I tried to... Read more

Julie Bowman

I’m glad you clarified your name, Linda, because now I remember you! And yes, I recall your calling Mom after... Read more I’m glad you clarified your name, Linda, because now I remember you! And yes, I recall your calling Mom after she moved. Thanks... Read more I’m glad you clarified your name, Linda, because now... Read more

Laura Lucas

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Laura Lucas

I am so sorry. I opened the beautiful book you gave me with “These Hands” to see/reread that gorgeous tribute... Read more I am so sorry. I opened the beautiful book you gave me with “These Hands” to see/reread that gorgeous tribute to your mom. Such... Read more I am so sorry. I opened the beautiful book you gave... Read more

Julie Bowman

Oh gosh, I had to find that book and reread my poem from eleven years ago. Thanks for the reminder and for... Read more Oh gosh, I had to find that book and reread my poem from eleven years ago. Thanks for the reminder and for your sweet words. Oh gosh, I had to find that book and reread my poem... Read more

STEPHEN TERRELL

Dear Julie and Family,

I know what your mother meant to you all and I am so sorry for your loss. She was a super amazing kind person and I am glad that I was able to meet her.

Our prayers are with you all.

With love,
Steve, Luke, and John Michael Terrell

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Kristen Ude

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Julie Bowman

Steve, thank you, and the boys too, for keeping us in your prayers. I'm so glad you got to know her a bit,... Read more Steve, thank you, and the boys too, for keeping us in your prayers. I'm so glad you got to know her a bit, too. Love you all. Steve, thank you, and the boys too, for keeping us ... Read more

Kristen Ude

Praying for you and Monty and family, Julie. What a lovely tribute you have written to your dear mother. Your honor for her was so apparent ever since I met you, but especially in bringing her with great care to Austin. I'll always remember her sitting on your couch directing tree trimming, or kindly approving of your handy work with a sly little smile. Wahh, tears, I know we'll all be reunited, but it's hard. She lives through you, Christ lives through us in all these ways and more. God bless you my dear friend.

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Julie Bowman

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Julie Bowman

Thank you, dear Kristen, and yes, those Christmas tree decorating memories are good ones. In recent years,... Read more Thank you, dear Kristen, and yes, those Christmas tree decorating memories are good ones. In recent years, she would sit for ... Read more Thank you, dear Kristen, and yes, those Christmas tree... Read more

TRINA SIMS

A woman of noble accomplishment and great heart.
A truly Christian lady.

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Julie Bowman

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Julie Bowman

Thank you, Trina. It was that great heart that inspired those accomplishments! Thank you, Trina. It was that great heart that inspired those accomplishments! Thank you, Trina. It was that great heart that inspired... Read more

Sharon Iyer

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Becca Foli

Sending love to all of you as you grieve the loss of your mom. Oh my, what a fulfilling and selfless life Florence lived! Thank you for sharing details and insight about her life. I am so grateful for the phone conversations and connection I was able to have with aunt Florence this last year. I appreciated her joy and sincere care in the conversations we had.

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Julie Bowman

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Julie Bowman

How she loved those phone calls—and the photographs you emailed! And yes, a fulfilling and selfless life.... Read more How she loved those phone calls—and the photographs you emailed! And yes, a fulfilling and selfless life. Thank you, Becca. ❤️... Read more How she loved those phone calls—and the photographs... Read more

George Rangel

So sorry for your loss, my condolences and prayers go out to the family.

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Julie Bowman

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Julie Bowman

Thank you so much, George, we appreciate your care. Thank you so much, George, we appreciate your care. Thank you so much, George, we appreciate your care.... Read more

Janet Hamilton

We send comfort to you and your family, Julie. Your wisdom was helpful to us in the midst of our grieving over Karen, even though you were in the grips of grief yourself. Thank you, friend.

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Julie Bowman

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Julie Bowman

You are most welcome, Janet and thank you for the words of comfort. We are still holding you and Eric in... Read more You are most welcome, Janet and thank you for the words of comfort. We are still holding you and Eric in our hearts, knowing ... Read more You are most welcome, Janet and thank you for the words... Read more

Deborah Franke

Your Mom was truly incredible! May you treasure the wonderful memories of her and take comfort in how she, and your whole family, is loved today and always.

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Julie Bowman

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Julie Bowman

Thanks, Deborah. Incredible indeed. We will always feel her love…and the love of those surrounding us. Thanks, Deborah. Incredible indeed. We will always feel her love…and the love of those surrounding us. Thanks, Deborah. Incredible indeed. We will always ... Read more

Janice Sauers

Auntie Florence was such a positive influence in my life. Always had a great outlook on life! I’m so glad we got to see her in May! I will never forget that birthday of mine. I will be thinking of all of you on November 5th! Sorry I won’t be there😢.

I love you all, Janice

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Julie Bowman

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Julie Bowman

She loved seeing all of you, as did I, and I love the photo you took of the two of us. And it made a great... Read more She loved seeing all of you, as did I, and I love the photo you took of the two of us. And it made a great photo for this obituary,... Read more She loved seeing all of you, as did I, and I love the... Read more

Susan Barcus

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Mandie Craft-Eichenlaub

I remember Flo so well as a child growing up at St. Stephen’s. She was just a permanent fixture in the beautiful landscape that was my childhood. I appreciate the words written here so much as I likely would have never known of all the things she overcame and persevered through. My condolences for this loss. She was one of a kind.

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Julie Bowman

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Julie Bowman

Thank you, Mandie. I have wonderful memories of growing up at St. Stephen’s too! Thank you, Mandie. I have wonderful memories of growing up at St. Stephen’s too! Thank you, Mandie. I have wonderful memories of growing... Read more

Lynn Page

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Lynn Page

I’m so glad we went to Austin in May to see her. She was in great spirits at that time. We had no idea the... Read more I’m so glad we went to Austin in May to see her. She was in great spirits at that time. We had no idea the end was coming so soon.... Read more I’m so glad we went to Austin in May to see her. She... Read more

Julie Bowman

Thanks, Lynn. She loved getting to see all of you! Thanks, Lynn. She loved getting to see all of you! Thanks, Lynn. She loved getting to see all of you!