Florence Irene Poch 

With her passing March 29, 2003, her family and friends will miss her radiant 
smile and spirited lovingness. Florence was born in Hoquiam, WA, July 12, 
1907 to Otto and Estelle Roberts. As a member of Visitation Parish and later 
St. Ann#s, she gave 21 years to spreading devotion to the Rosary and First 
Saturday in honor of Our Lady. She was also a long time member of St. Ann#s 
Senior Club and served as Sunshine Chairman writing to the sick. Despite her 
years of physical suffering, her heart and home were always open to others 
with a gracious and giving hospitality. For this she will be lovingly 
remembered. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Leon, of 62 
years. She is survived by her son Robert (Arlene); her daughter Sister Florence 
Leone OSF of the Kairo#s House of Prayer, Spokane: her sister Virginia of 
Westlake, CA; grandchildren Mark (Darlene), Lia Poch, Sandra (Scott) 
Goodale; and 5 great grandchildren. In gratitude for the life she lived and the 
blessing she was for so many, Liturgy with family and the Franciscan 
Community of Sisters will be privately celebrated and followed by graveside 
interment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Franciscan Health 
System Hospice Care, 1717 S. #J# St., Tacoma, WA 98405, Attn.: Janice 
Kampbell. May her love and goodness live on in all of us. Pub Date: 4/4/2003 
 
Tacoma News Tribune