Flora Halvorsen Obituary Flora Mae Halvorsen Virginia Beach - Flora Mae Walker Halvorsen, 80, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away peacefully on Feb. 26, 2016 at her daughter's home in Waco, TX. Flora was born on July 4, 1935 in Prosperity, West Virginia to Elmer Arthur Walker and Gladys Marie McKinney. She moved to Portsmouth, VA when she was 8 years old. At 10 years of age she met the love of her life, Carl Thomas Halvorsen Jr. Years later, they married on April 24, 1954 and have shared 62 amazing years together. Flora loved being with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, traveling and Texas. She looked forward to seeing the bluebonnets in Texas every spring. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Portsmouth, VA. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, and one brother, Channing Ray Walker. She is survived by her husband, two daughters; Vanessa Halvorsen Richmond and husband Jim, Martha Halvorsen Hough and husband Stan, five grandchildren, Emily Douglas Baker and husband Brent, Kevin Douglas and wife Bristol, Haley Douglas, Casey Hough Turner and husband Cody , Tyler Hough, 8 Great Grandchildren; Cole Baker, Amanda Baker, Gus Baker, Walker Douglas, Channing Douglas, Emma Querry, Gianna Turner, Victoria Turner, one sister, Geraldine Gamboni, her loving extended family, William Halvorsen and wife Janice, Frank Halvorsen and wife Pamela, Veronica Sharrett and numerous nieces and nephews. Special loved ones, Patsy Tart Leffler, Alexandra Tanana, Brayden Herum, Ava Herum, Elena Herum, Rylee Herum, Logan Leonard and Ava Woodell. A visitation will be 5-7 p. m. on Monday, February 29, 2016 at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5683 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, Virginia 23435. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11a. m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, on the corner of High St. and Washington in Portsmouth, VA 23704. Interment will follow the service at Olive Branch Cemetery in Portsmouth, VA. The family would like to offer a special thank you to her caregivers and Providence Hospice. Condolences may be registered at BakerFoster.com. Flora Halvorsen Obituary (1935 - 2016) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchNameFloraHalvorsen&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/flora-halvorsen-obituary?id11132192 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Flora-Mae-Halvorsen/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Flora Mae Halvorsen, 80, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away peacefully on 26 February 2016. Born on 4 July 1935 in West Virginia, she cherished her family, gardening, and Texas bluebonnets. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A visitation for Flora Mae Halvorsen occurred on 29 February 2016 at Baker-Foster Funeral Home. A Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on 1 March 2016 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, followed by burial at Olive Branch Cemetery in Portsmouth, VA. ### The Edited Obituary Flora Mae Halvorsen Virginia Beach - Flora Mae Walker Halvorsen, 80, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away peacefully on 26 February 2016 at her daughter's home in Waco, TX. Flora was born on 4 July 1935 in Prosperity, West Virginia, to Elmer Arthur Walker and Gladys Marie McKinney. She moved to Portsmouth, VA when she was 8 years old. At 10 years of age, she met the love of her life, Carl Thomas Halvorsen Jr. Years later, they married on 24 April 1954 and have shared 62 amazing years together. Flora loved being with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and Texas. She looked forward to seeing the bluebonnets in Texas every spring. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Portsmouth, VA. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and one brother, Channing Ray Walker. She is survived by her husband, two daughters; Vanessa Halvorsen Richmond and husband Jim, Martha Halvorsen Hough and husband Stan, five grandchildren, Emily Douglas Baker and husband Brent, Kevin Douglas and wife Bristol, Haley Douglas, Casey Hough Turner and husband Cody, Tyler Hough, 8 great-grandchildren; Cole Baker, Amanda Baker, Gus Baker, Walker Douglas, Channing Douglas, Emma Querry, Gianna Turner, Victoria Turner, one sister, Geraldine Gamboni, her loving extended family, William Halvorsen and wife Janice, Frank Halvorsen and wife Pamela, Veronica Sharrett, and numerous nieces and nephews. Special loved ones, Patsy Tart Leffler, Alexandra Tanana, Brayden Herum, Ava Herum, Elena Herum, Rylee Herum, Logan Leonard, and Ava Woodell. A visitation will be 5-7 p.m. on Monday, 29 February 2016 at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5683 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, Virginia 23435. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, 1 March 2016 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, on the corner of High St. and Washington in Portsmouth, VA 23704. Interment will follow the service at Olive Branch Cemetery in Portsmouth, VA. The family would like to offer a special thank you to her caregivers and Providence Hospice. Condolences may be registered at BakerFoster.com. Flora Halvorsen Obituary (1935 - 2016) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchNameFloraHalvorsen&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/flora-halvorsen-obituary?id11132192 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Flora-Mae-Halvorsen/ ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Flora Mae Halvorsen | |---------|--------------------------------------| | Age | 80 years | | Birth | 4 July 1935; Prosperity, WV | | Death | 26 February 2016; Virginia Beach, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------| | Flora Mae Halvorsen | Decedent | Virginia Beach, VA | | Carl Thomas Halvorsen Jr. | Spouse | Virginia Beach, VA | | Elmer Arthur Walker | Parent | Unknown | | Gladys Marie McKinney | Parent | Unknown | | Vanessa Halvorsen Richmond | Child | Unknown | | Martha Halvorsen Hough | Child | Unknown | | Emily Douglas Baker | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kevin Douglas | Grandchild | Unknown | | Haley Douglas | Grandchild | Unknown | | Casey Hough Turner | Grandchild | Unknown | | Tyler Hough | Grandchild | Unknown | | Geraldine Gamboni | Sibling | Unknown | | Channing Ray Walker | Predeceased Child | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Flora Mae Halvorsen was born on 4 July 1935 in Prosperity, West Virginia. 2. She moved to Portsmouth, VA, at the age of 8. 3. Flora met Carl Thomas Halvorsen Jr. when she was 10 years old. 4. They married on 24 April 1954 and shared 62 years together. 5. Flora was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Portsmouth, VA. 6. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and looked forward to seeing the bluebonnets in Texas every spring.