Flora Mae Katzer
Flora, our beloved Noni, passed peacefully at the age of 83, December 1, 2015 following an accident at home. She was born in Renton, WA, May 12, 1932, to Fred and Lena Illian and graduated from Renton High School in 1950.
Flora married the love of her life, Alfred Katzer, in 1953. They made their home and raised five children in Renton, WA.
After high school she worked at T.P.’s the local ice cream parlor, Pacific Car & Foundry, Royal Service at Lindbergh High School as ‘the change lady’ and the Apogee Pub and Eatery as a waitress. Upon turning 50 she went back to school, earned certification as a pharmacy technician and worked for Overlake Hospital until retirement. She then returned to the Apogee where she was presently working part time as bookkeeper and official ‘soup taster’.
Flora has been a lifetime member of St. Anthony’s Parish. Dedicated to the service of others Flora prepared meals and cared for senior citizens, was working with the Renton Clothing Bank, was a weekly volunteer with the City of Renton for over 10 years, and had been a longtime member of the Sons of Italy. She was an active member of the Renton Eagles #1722 for 53 years holding positions of Madam Trustee, Auxiliary Mother, Permanent Mother and Honorary Madame President. She was also an active member of the Red Hat Club with whom she enjoyed many wonderful adventures.
Flora will be most remembered for her laugh and enjoyment of life. Everyone always laughed in her presence and felt lucky to have spent any amount of time with her. She loved to travel, fish, bowl, golf, enjoy a glass of wine or beer with you, and always wore fun socks. She enjoyed games of chance and we all wished her good luck would rub off on us. Above all, her greatest joy was supporting the activities of her ten grandchildren.
Surviving family include brother Dick (Paula) Illian; brother in law Bill Johns; sons Rick (Teri), Craig (Donna), and Kevin Katzer; daughters Susan Guinn and Nancy Katzer; grandchildren Jennifer (Greg), Shannen, CJ, Jaime, Kelli, Lauren, Melissa, Janelle, Reese and Aspen. She was preceded in death by her husband Al, sister Lois Johns and very best friend Nike (beloved golden retriever).
We celebrate Flora’s life Monday December 7, 2015, 10:30 am, at St. Anthony Catholic Parish, 314 S 4th St, Renton, WA. For more details and guestbook please visit www.flintofts.com. Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home (425) 392-6444.
Memorials in her honor may be made to the Renton Eagles, PO Box 1633, Renton, WA 98057-1633. Memorials will benefit the Renton Clothing and Food Banks.
