Florence Duboff Northway

IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLORENCE NORTHWAY
Florence Duboff Northway passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on May 15th, 2020. Mama
Flo, as most called her, was a highly respected woman who will be missed deeply by the many people
who knew and loved her.

"Mama Flo" never met anyone she didn't like, and they all adored her in return.
This remarkable lady was born in Denver on September 29,1919. She attended Dora Moore elementary
school, Morey Junior HIgh, and South High School. She was an honor student at the University of
Denver where she majored in Political Science and was an active member in Alpha Gamma Delta
sorority. Florence was president of the Parakeets, the university's pep club organization. She graduated
in 1941, having been tapped by Phi Beta Kappa and Mortar Board, both organizations honoring
academic achievement and community service. She married Ed Northway in 1942, and while he served
in the Army/Air force during World War II, she worked at the Arms Plant at the Denver Federal Center.
She and Ed moved to Lakewood in 1953 where she happily stayed at home to raise her children, Bookie
Louise, Terry Northway, and Sally Northway Ogden.

She was a remarkable seamstress, knitter and baker. She sewed all of her daughters' clothes when they
were young, which included designing and making Sally's wedding dress. She was generous with her
beautiful hand-made items, creating blankets, sweaters, and dresses for many relatives and friends.
After all of her children graduated from high school, she returned to college and received her master's
degree in English as a Second Language. Denver University welcomed her back as a professor in the
Language School for Foreign students. Florence loved working with them and sharing her considerable
passion for English and teaching. She wrote a book on English grammar which she used in her classes
for many years. Her students found her to be kind, knowledgeable and compassionate. Mrs. Northway
often assisted her students with the challenges of adapting to living in a foreign country. She helped
them with doctors' appointments, legal issues, housing, etc. She was still receiving gifts from them
from all over the world.

She and Ed traveled extensively throughout the world. In the 1960's, They began frequent trips to
Mexico with their family and developed a deep passion for its culture, beaches, and people. Their
Christmas parties on the beach, complete with a small Christmas tree, became an annual tradition for
the poor Mexican children who looked forward to the gifts and treats that Ed and Florence brought them.
At the age of 85, she joined Lakewood Rotary where she remained an active member. During that time
she organized many generous charitable donations for a school in Puerto Vallarta for handicapped
children. The school now has a classroom named for her!

Florence was an avid duplicate bridge player throughout her life and recently enjoyed games twice
weekly with players who became dear friends. She loved time in her garden, reading, and dinners at
interesting Denver-area restaurants with friends.

She has three grandchildren-Michael, Rachel and Rebekah- and three
great grandchildren-Grace, Nathan and Lillian.

Mourners have called her regal, kind, and, despite her 100 years, very in-tune with the times. She was
admired for her always colorful and classy appearance. She was a true lady, a living inspiration, and a
delight to be around.

A Celebration of Florence's wonderful life will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021, 2pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, Colorado 80227.