Florence M. Clarke

CLARKE, Florence M.
Of Kalamazoo Florence passed away early Tuesday morning, August 17, 2010 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born January 20, 1927 in New York City, the daughter of the late Milton and Hattie Jandorf Myres. In 1949, Florence married A. Bruce Clarke, who later served as Chair of the Math Department, Dean of Arts and Sciences, and Provost at Western Michigan University. He preceded her in death in 1999. Florence graduated from Hunter College and received a Master's Degree in Mathematics from Brown University. She taught mathematics and statistics at Eastern Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Nazareth College, Kalamazoo College, and Western Michigan University. In addition to her professional obligations, Florence traveled extensively. An excellent cook and avid bridge player, she also loved crossword puzzles and baseball. She is survived by her three children and their spouses: Dr. David and Dr. Diane Clarke of Franklin, MI, Dr. Richard and Barbara Clarke of Rockville, MD, and Dr. Deborah Clarke and Phillip Bolda of Tempe, AZ, and five grandchildren: Chandra and Sam Davenport, Colin Clarke and Yifan Zhang, Kaila Clarke, Eric Clarke, and Jeffrey Clarke. Memorial services for Florence will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 28 at The Fountains at Bronson Place, 1700 Bronson Way. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Florence's memory to Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan, 4201 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49006. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign, view, or print Florence's online guestbook or leave a condolence note for the family.