Florez, Bobby V.

Bobby V Florez, 87, of Boise, passed away June 22, 2010 at a 
local care center. Bobby was born November 14, 1922 in Rock 
Springs, WY to John Felix & Edna Maude Valdez. Bobby 
graduated from West High School and later married Reyes 
Florez in Salt Lake City, UT on March 26, 1949. Bobby was very 
active in the PTA and served as headroom mother for many 
years, for all four of her children. She was always very 
supportive of her kids in sports & other activities. Bobby 
served in the Utah House of Representatives for three terms 
(1981-1986). She was the first Hispanic female to serve in the 
Utah State Legislature. She and her family operated a Receiving 
Home for the State of Utah. Bobby is survived by her four 
children: Frank (Pat) Florez, Goleta, CA; Rick Florez, Salt Lake 
City, UT; Tina (Michael) Bishop, Boise, ID; Bobbi Rey "Pook" 
Florez, Boise, ID. Ten grandchildren: Frank Florez, Jr; Anthony 
Florez; Timothy Florez; Jolie Cutchins; Steven Bishop; Danielle 
Bishop; Reyes Florez; Marc Florez; Ashlei Florez; and Brooke 
Florez and six great grandchildren. She is preceded in death 
by her husband Reyes Florez and sister Phyllis Hodges. A 
memorial service will be held at Life Care Center of Boise - 
808 N Curtis - Boise, ID 83706 on Friday, June 25, 2010 at 
2:00pm. In lieu of flowers please make donations to: IEA 
Children's Fund - 620 N Sixth Street, Boise, ID 83702 To share 
memories with the family please visit Bobby's memorial 
webpage at www.cloverdalefuneralhome.com

Published in Idaho Statesman on June 25, 2010