Florence McLaws Curwen

Florence McLaws Curwen passed away from battling cancer Feb. 16, 2016, at home with family and friends by her side. She was born Nov. 15, 1951, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Glen Robert and Odetta Day McLaws. She married Timothy Curwen in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on June 26, 1987. She is survived by her husband; sons Mitchell, Brian and Eric (Melanie); daughter Maria; and two grandsons Hunter and Hudson Curwen. She loved our Savior, His gospel, and would not hesitate to bear testimony to others of what she knew to be true. She served a full-time LDS mission in Andes, Peru. She went to BYU and obtained her degree in music and afterward taught full time at Tooele Jr. High. She loved to listen, play, and teach music. She learned how to play the piano, organ, trumpet, trombone, guitar and more. She spent many hours teaching music to others and sharing her talents. She sacrificed her full-time teaching job and career to come home and be a loving mother. She was a devoted wife and loved her family dearly. Together, the family, along with dear friends, went on many vacations and made many memories which will always be cherished. We love you Flo. Your unique laugh, positive outlook, and caring love for all will always be missed. You have strengthened your family, friends and all who have come in contact with you over the years.  Your spirit will continue to do so. God be with you till we meet again. A viewing will be held at the Tate Mortuary in Tooele on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at 11 a.m.-noon at the Tooele Seventh Ward chapel, 1000 W. Utah Avenue, with a viewing from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the church.