Florence Gowin

Florence M. Gowin, 86, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She was born January 30, 1921, in Campbell, Minnesota, the daughter of Sargent and Mary (Hurley) Hunkins. She graduated from Campbell High School in 1940. On January 15, 1941 she married Clarence Gowin at the Methodist Church in Breckenridge, MN. She worked as a nursing assistant at Unity Hospital in Fridley, and also at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls. Over the years she cared for 23 foster children. For the last year and a half she was a resident of the Pioneer Cottages in Fergus Falls. Florence was very active in the Senior Citizens Program. She volunteered there and at the Broen Home. She was an active member of the Methodist Church. Preceding her in death were two brothers, Henry Hunkins, who died in World War II, and Walter Nelson. Survivors include her husband, Clarence, of Fergus Falls; children: James (Sharon) Gowin of Battle Lake, Gene (Alice) Gowin of Siloam Springs, AR, and Joyce (Paul) Iverson of Dawson; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters Delores Rogahn of Glenwood, and Dorothy Halverson of Frazee; and a brother, Clifford Nelson of Pennsylvania. Visitation: One hour before the service at the church Service: 1 p.m. Friday at Church of Peace United Methodist Church in Fergus Falls Clergy:     Reverend Terry Tilton and Chaplain Harry Olson Interment: Knollwood Memorial Gardens in Fergus Falls Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls Condolences may be sent online at www.olsonfuneralhome.com