Florence F. Morgen

Morgen, Florence, 93, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Funeral Service will be at 3:30 P.M., Thursday, October 2, 2014, at Downing Lahey Mortuary East, followed by burial at Highland Cemetery. Florence was born in New York on February 25, 1921 to Pauline (Gelbcrone) and Philip Fleitman and moved to Wichita, KS shortly thereafter. She attended Mount Carmel Academy Boarding School from 5th grade through high school graduation and then attended Fairmount College. In her early 20s she moved to New York City, where she met the love of her life, Daniel D. Morgen in March 1946. On a purported cross country trip, Dan stopped off in Chipita Park, CO and proposed to Florence in the summer of 1947. They were married in Wichita, KS at the Allis Hotel on October 19, 1947 and together they raised their three children. Florence was an active member of Temple Emanu-El and its sisterhood. She was also a member of Hadassah, Bnai Brith Women and Petroleum Wives Association. Florence was preceded in death by her parents, Pauline and Philip Fleitman. Survived by her husband, Dan of almost 67 years; her sons, John of Wichita, KS and Robert (Becky) Morgen of Walla Walla, WA; her daughter, Dana Morgen (Doug Fay) of Overland Park, KS. She was blessed with eight grandchildren, Aly (Chris) Wren, Philip (Yael) Fay, Ilana Fay, Nathan Fay, Sarah Morgen and Jake Morgen. She was also blessed with special friends and caregivers, Dawn, RuthAnn, Kayla, Shalita, the staff at Regent Park and St. Francis Hospital 4th Floor. Florence made her life a blessing. To know her was to love her and she will always be remember for her gentle soul, kindness, smile and twinkle in her beautiful blue eyes. Kindly omit flowers. The family suggests contributions to Temple Emanu-El Cemetery Fund, 7011 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206; or Hebrew Congregation Cemetery Fund, 1850 N. Woodlawn, Wichita, KS 67206.