Mavis A. Floy Obituary – Mavis A. Floy, aged 92, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond in Thornton. The caring staff at Woodley Funeral Home and Crematory in Thornton is providing support to Mavis and her family during this difficult time. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, at Thornton First United Methodist Church, followed by interment at Pleasant View Cemetery in Thornton. Visitation hours will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday at Woodley Funeral Home and Crematory in Thornton.
Instead of flowers, the family kindly suggests making a memorial donation to St. Croix Hospice, Thornton First United Methodist Church, or the Thornton EMT’s.
Mavis Arlene Johnson was born on November 8, 1931, at her home in Thornton. She was the daughter of John H. and Helen (Nicolet) Johnson. Mavis graduated from Swaledale High School and later worked as a telephone operator.
On June 25, 1950, Mavis married Marius W. Floy at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They worked together on the family farm in the Thornton area.
Mavis was not only a dedicated farm wife but also worked at Mabb’s Grocery Store in Thornton. She had a passion for learning and took adult education classes to develop skills in painting and making stained glass windows. Additionally, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, and gardening. Mavis lovingly crafted many clothes for her family and even made wedding attire. She actively participated in the First United Methodist Church and the garden club. Mavis cherished spending time fishing and hunting with her family, as well as attending their school programs and games.
She is survived by her daughters: Terry Ann (Jim) Dorenkamp, Marica Kim Olson, Stacey Jo (Kyle) Ritter; son-in-law Brian Buehler; 7 grandchildren: Michael (Dani) Dorenkamp, Carrie (Jason) Andersen, Jamie Dorenkamp, Heather (Keith) Eilering, Nicholas (Tiffany) Olson, Tessa Ritter (Robert Pals), Grace Ritter; 11 great-grandchildren: Maximus and Haven Dorenkamp, Garret and Anthony James Andersen, Mason Dorenkamp, Katie (Tonnes) Thorland, Justin Hassebroek, Kevin (fiancé Jaymie)