Florence Nower Obituary 2017 - Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes

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August 5, 1924 — January 1, 2017

Florence Nower , 92, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on Sunday evening, January 1, 2017, at the Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

Florence was born on August 5, 1924 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Joseph Randazzo and Margaret (Alongi) Randazzo who are both deceased. Florence graduated from Central High School in St. Louis. Following her graduation, she was employed at International Paper as a secretary. She then continued to work as a secretary at the Bank of St. Louis. It was at this time that she met her husband, Donald Nower, in the original St. Louis Opera Company where they both were performers. They were married on Thanksgiving Day in 1954 and were married 56 years until Donald’s death in 2009. She was a wonderful and much loved mother who taught her children that Christian values, hard work and perseverance were the most important things in life. Mrs. Nower worked two jobs, as a secretary for Monsanto Chemical Company and receptionist for Missouri Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, both in St. Louis. After her retirement at 78, she focused on her grandchildren, whom she adored.

Florence was a member of the St. Clement of Rome – Des Peres Catholic Church in St. Louis, MO, the Rubenstein Music Club, and the original St. Louis Opera Company.

Florence is survived by her son, Joseph (Julie) Nower of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Lia Nower of St. Louis, Missouri; and six grandchildren: Amelia Nower, Parker Nower, Riley Nower, Grace Nower, Samantha Nower, and Shelby Nower. She was preceded in death by a sister, Rosalie Randazzo.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in the St. Clement of Rome – Des Peres Catholic Church in St. Louis. Friends and family will be received one hour prior to the Mass also at the church.

Following the Mass, Florence will be entombed next to her husband at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. Preferred memorials for Florence will be for Masses.

Local arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur.

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