Florence Ann Haight

Florence Anna Haight, 85, formerly of Hudson, Iowa, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, surrounded by family.

She was born on October 17, 1935, in Des Moines, Iowa, daughter of Paul Thomas and F. Alberta (Lane) Souder and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1954.

Florence married Aubrey Ernest Haight in Des Moines on April 7, 1962; he died January 12, 2021.

She was a member of Walnut Ridge Baptist Church in Waterloo.

Florence enjoyed spending her time crocheting, cooking, reading, refinishing furniture, and above all else being with children; she was a mother's helper at school with her children and an Awana Leader.

Before having children, she worked as a stenographer for Western Wayne Phone Company and the military reserve secretarial pool. Once married, Florence moved to Waterloo for one year then purchased a house in Hudson. She and Aubrey lived in a small house on Second Street until 1969 when they purchased a 1910 Victorian house across the street from the park. Florence took pride in their home and even refinished most of the downstairs woodwork herself. They lived there for 57 years. She was a devoted wife and mother who raised three girls and influenced many by her faithful example.

Florence is survived by her daughters, Eileen Liebert and husband Brent of Rock Springs, Linda Schneckenburger and husband John of Warrenton, Virginia, and Rachel Gattorna and husband Dave of Woodbury, Minnesota; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Elmer Haight and wife Darlene of Denver, Colorado; and sisters-in-law, Mary Haight of Greeley, Colorado, Sydney Souder of Des Moines, and Elizabeth Haight of Dallas, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey; a sister, Pauline Souder; and brothers, Albert and William Souder.