GREER, Florence Louise

(Maiden Name: Moore)

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Friday, September 16, 2011 Florence Louise (Moore) Greer passed away at Prescott Samaritan Village on Sept. 14, 2011. Florence was born in Lucas, S.D., on July 21, 1919, to Arthur and Jennie Moore. She and her sisters, Wilma and Maxine, grew up on their South Dakota farm. She graduated from high school at the age of 16 and attended South State Normal School in Springfield, S.D., where she received her teaching certificate. Florence was teaching in a one-room school house at the age of 18. Florence and Gregory R. Greer were married on June 18, 1941. South Dakota farming continued to be their way of life until moving to Burke, S.D., where they owned and operated Greer's Ice Cream Store and Café for many years. Florence and Gregory's son, Douglas, and daughter Barbara were born in Burke. The Greer's moved to Greeley, Colo., in 1953, where Florence lived until her husband's death in 1971. She then resided in Erie, Colo., near her son and his family. Mrs. Greer moved to Arizona in 1999, first to Parker and then to Prescott Samaritan Village apartments. She lived in Prescott for 12 years. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Karen Greer; her daughter Barbara Hinkel; her sister Maxine Genzlinger; grandchildren Greg D. Greer (Traci), Jennifer and Bree Hinkel; great-granddaughters Laira Mestas, Niki Greer and Alex Greer; and great-great-granddaughter Rori Mestas. She was preceded in death by her husband Gregory R. Greer, sister Wilma Bisson, grandson Rolland Greer and son-in-law N. John Hinkel. Graveside services are Sept. 26, 2011, at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley, Colo. The family wishes to thank the caring staff and residents of Prescott Samaritan Village. Donations in Florence's memory may be made to Prescott Meals on Wheels or Prescott Samaritan Village. "Ride that jet ski into the sunset, Mom!" Visit Florence's guestbook at www.ruffnerwakelin.com Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with final arrangements. Information provided by survivors.

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