Florence Valetta Dickson
October 30, 1924 ~ August 7, 2005
Florence Valetta Lutz Dickson, 80, passed away Sunday, August 7th at her home in New Braunfels, TX. Florence was born October 30, 1924 in Wabash, IN to Charles E. and Norine Daniel Lutz soon moving to Franklin, GA where she spent most of her early years. Florence and her mother moved to Atlanta, GA, where she graduated from Girls High School in 1941. After receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Georgia in 1946, she married H. H. Dickson in June and moved to Austin, TX. Over the years Florence and her family made homes in La Feria, TX; Brownsville, TX; Rota, Spain; Atlanta, GA on two occasions; Pasadena, TX; Bay City, TX; Silver Spring, MD; finally moving to New Braunfels in 1999. Florence was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and as a teacher, spent nearly forty years touching the hearts and minds of children in both church and school with her kindness and compassion.
Florence is survived by H. H. Dickson, her devoted husband of 59 years; her three children, Benjamin H. Dickson III, Patricia B. Konigmacher and Pamela N. Dickson, USN; daughter-in-law Marie A. Dickson, son-in-law Paul J. Konigmacher, six grandchildren, Shawn P. Dickson, Carolyn H. Cook, Sharron M. Bremerman, Sarah K. Cook, Norine C. Dickson and Linwood P. Cook IV; and, two great-grandchildren, Christian M. Dickson and Aimee N. Bremerman.
A Service will be held Thursday, August 18, 2005, 10:30 A.M. at the Eden Home Chapel, 631 Lakeview Boulevard, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Interment Friday, August 19, 2005, Restlawn Memorial Park, La Feria, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Hope Hospice of New Braunfels, 611 N. Walnut, New Braunfels, TX 78130; Eden Home, Inc, 631 Lakeview Blvd., New Braunfels, TX 78130; or, a Charity of individual choice.
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My heart goes out to you all. Hopefully this little quote will be comforting. With love, Mary Kay “Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because dawn has come”
To Howe and the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers, David and Jean
HOWE, MY CONDOLENCES. SORRY TO HEAR THE BAD NEWS. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU.
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We will always remember those days in Austin with you and Florence.
As a young girl, I will always remember the impact that Florence made on me with her sweet spirit and kind words for everyone. She was such a beautiful lady. I regret that I have not been in closer contact with the family in these latter years as I have many memories of being close neighbors, friends and relatives. My prayers are with you and the family at this time.
Dick We thought a lot of Florence. She was such a nice person. We will miss her. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Grace and I share your loss.
We will never forget Florence’s beautiful southern accent. She was a gracious and beautiful lady, who shall never be forgotten.
Mr Dickson, I am a member of the MS Support group in New Braunfels, please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your wife. This may be something that may not comfort you right now but please know during her illness and up till her last day she was in someone else’s hands. Now she is with him and in peace. God Bless You
Pam and Family, May the Peace of God that passes all understand comfort and keep you in your times of mourning. Bernie
Mr. Dickson, Pat, Pam and Ben, I share your great sadness over the loss of your companion and mother. You have been so blessed to have such a special person share your life. And she was blessed to have you. Each of you will be in my prayers. Norma Elizabeth
Pam, Sorry for the loss of your mother. We here at work are thinking about you and your family. Take care of your family and yourself and we’ll see you when you get back.
Mr. Dickson and family, Please accept Terri’s and my sincere condolences on the loss of your wife, Florence. I hope that you will take comfort in knowing that you and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless, Terri and Darrell Everhart
Although I did not know Florence I attend the MS meeting in New Braunfels and heard of your wife’s passing from Don. My prayers are with you and your family.
Howe, we are saddened to hear the news of Florence’s death, but we know that God will surrond you and your family with his peace and comfort. At this time sweet memories of you with us in Austin a long time ago fills our hearts. Do wish we could have known Florence. God Bless.
With fond memories of my neighbor and friend.
Howe may your cherised memories give you comfor at this time of loss. And we pray God will grant His comfort and His consolation to you and your family. We feel so honored and priveledged to know Florence. I feel in love with her voice over the phone and then when I met her in person… she is the angle she sounded like. Love to all, Hugh & Adrenia
Aunt Florence is with the Lord, but our memories of the wonderful person she was will keep her in our hearts. She will be missed.
I would like to share a memory of what kind of person Aunt Florence was. She meet my daughter Ashlea for the first time at the 2002 reuion. She asked Ashlea what she liked and what she wanted to do when she grew up. Ashlea told Aunt Florence she loved animals and wanted to be a Marine Biologist. About 3 weeks after we returned home Ashlea recieved her first installment of National Geographic Kids. Aunt Florence did this for Ashlea after only one conversation with her. This story shows what kind of person Aunt Florence was. She cared about and always had time for every one,even the little ones. She will be MISSED. Thank you Aunt Florence for being you.
I am distantly kin to Florence and always enjoyed her letters at Christmas. She was so kind to send me my great grandmothers quilt and I cherish it dearly. My condolences to the Dickson family.
I am so, so sorry to hear this sad news. I have kept in touch with Mrs Dickson for the past 17+ years via notes, emails and Xmas cards. I will truly miss her. Mr Dickson, my condolences, she was a beautiful and thoughtful person.
Dear Uncle Howe, I am sorry for the loss of your dear wife. I pray that God is comforting you with His presence as you adjust to the absence. My prayers are with you! In His love,
Mrs. dickson (as i know florence as) was my true teacher, idol and “God Mother”, who taught me americal culture, american accent and american traditions. Through her, we were always in touch with Mr. Dickson, who was my first engineering boss. We both pray to the Al mighty God that her soul rests in peace and Mr. dickson and his whole “extended” family have the courage to bear her loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences, Mr. Dickson — Pravin & Veena Shah
Uncle Howe, -All my Love.. -Sarah
All of our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
My condolences to the family. I knew HH and Ben and their families through the Masonic Lodge and Job’s Daugthers.
I remember seeing Florence on many occasions in her home in Maryland. She always, with no exception, had a wonderful smile and lit up the room with her warmth. I can hear her sweet accent now as I write this. Florence, you will be missed dearly and remain in our hearts always. You can always tell what a wonderful person you were by the wonderful children you raised–they are truly an extention of you (and your husband).
Our deepest condolences on your loss
With regrets, we will be unable to attend the services. I know Aunt Florence loved God and is now with our creator. Her passion for Christ was an inspiration in my formative Christian years and she will always remain in my heart. Our prayers are with the family. God Bless to all.
Our deepest condolences on your loss, We have known Dick & Florence through Silver Spring Masonic Lodge # 215
Uncle Howe, May Aunt Florence rest in peace and happiness.
Florence was truly a remarkable woman. I will really miss her happy, smiling face and positive outlook on life. I’m sure she took all this in stride. I’ll keep the family in my thoughts and prayers, and I’ll always keep Florence in my thoughts and prayers as well. Love Claiborne
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Everyone from the Leicester Social Club in Norfolk Virginia sends their love and condolences. Celeste, Mark, Mike, John, Jerry and Marilyn
My heartfelt prayers for a wonderful and very dear friend and cousin of my very dear wife Wandsleigh Vickers Hayes (Dec. 1969).
Mr. Dickson, Ben, Marie, and Family, Our thoughts are prayers are with you in your time of loss. I have many nice memories of Mrs. Dickson from when she lived in Colesville, when I visited with Sharron. She was very kind and sweet and she will be missed. Love, The Stepanske & Geddling families
I remember talking to Aunt Florence and I know that her spirit will go to heaven. I know that she is looking down on us now and will guide us here on Earth. When I found that Florence had passed I said a prayer for her and her loved ones. Though we may be far away I always think of our family – both near and far. My immediate family is now Jim & his wife Debbie Dickson (formerly Mallari) – no children yet. Also my daughter Debbie and her husband Alex Perez. Debbie has kept her maiden name and they have several children. David, Joseph, Louis, Patricio, and Samuel. Sammy is the youngest. My health is fine, but next month I am getting a physical just to be sure. All of our thoughts are with you and we wish you the best in this sad time. Love Always, The Dicksons from San Diego.