After a week at a yoga retreat, head stands and all, 82 year old Florence Simpson suddenly fell ill. Following a roller coaster week in the Royal Jubilee, compounding complications became too much and she left her body peacefully holding her family’s hands on September 22, 2016.
Born February 8, 1934, Flow was a life-long Victoria resident and a talented hairdresser and entrepreneur; she ran Empress Hair-styling and a hair school on Fort for decades. Inspired by her extensive world travels and the teachings of the AA program, yoga, and Mother Teresa, she dedicated her life to helping others and touched the lives of countless people sharing her secrets of life and health.
Beloved mother to Dana, David, Andre and Benita, and cherished “Nana” to Teresa, David, Kelsey, Mason and Malcom, Mick and Matt, with countless friends as close as family.
Her bright eyes, determination, adorable humor, endless stories and life lessons will be deeply missed. It was too soon for everyone, as she lived a remarkable, healthy life but she went out on a high note and gratefully without pain and suffering. Thankfully, she shared many words of wisdom with her family to help cope with this immense loss – one day at a time, this too shall pass, the serenity prayer…
A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, October 14, at 10am at McCall Gardens in Royal Oak, 4665 Falaise Drive.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Flow was such a shining beacon of love. She will be missed by so many, condolences to her family and friends.
I met Flo 35 years ago in St.Patrick’s Church Hall. At that time I needed a friend and Flo was at the meeting. Flo spoke as if she was speaking me. It was inspirational and we became friends. We have lost touch over the years but as AA friends we will always be there if needed.
My condolences are with Flo’s immediate family and all her AA
family and friends.
Helen Bell
Peace Group
Your mom and grandmother is a picture of health, she looks so much younger than 82years. A remarkable woman who approached life with compassion, courage, and dignity. Our deepest sympathy for your loss, you remain in our thoughts and prayers.
We will miss Flow who was a sterling example of one who learned how to take the high road in all situations in life. Her truth shines on for all of us to remember her by
As sister in law and Auntie to David, Teresa, and Kelsey I am sorry for their loss of this so vibrant woman. I am grateful that they had such a healthy Mom and Grandmother that I know was inspiration to them. She will be missed by so many who’s lives she touch. Bless her Family.
May Florence’s legacy and wisdom guide all in handling of the grief. She was truly an amazingly kind and resilient person with the soul of a true, but humble guru. I learned so very, very much from Flo. “Loving kindness is the most important thing in the universe! Find time for people and the important things in life. Put your big worries in the prayer box, let the higher power work! Be grateful for answers to prayer; even when the answers are not what you are expected! All of us are human and make mistakes, but if you let the love flow through you; it will eventually all work out; even if it is hard to imagine.”
Such an amazing person. Love and prayers.
My family were very close to Flo and her family, we grew up with horses and over the years I had the pleasure of meeting Flo and her granddaughter Theresa, I would like to express my sincere condolences for her passing to her family, Lisa Stevenson
Oh Flow, thank you for being such an inspiration to me personally and many others. I will always carry a part of you in my heart.
Love you forever, Judy
I cannot begin to talk about my experience with my dear Sponsor and friend Florence as she touched my heart in ways I cannot explain. We shared so much together and helped each other in times of need. She spoke often of her beautiful family and what each of them meant to her. We would spend hours at the gym doing yoga and excersising both our bodies and mouths (lol) sharing with each other our deepest thoughts. I feel so very blessed that a HP saw fit to bless me with this amazing women’s journey in life with all her wisdom,integrity and grace she helped me become the women I am today. For that I will forever be eternally grateful! Flo I feel your beautiful spirit all around me and your gentle voice repeating our slogans, Keep It Simple, One Day At A Time, Let Go And Let God and so many more. Flo thank you for allowing me to meet and spend time with your beautiful family as they are an extension of you. I will miss you forever my dear friend. All my Love to you always NAMASTE dear Flo! Till we meet again Deb
Flow so loved her family, and her friends. She loved unconditionally, and she told her truth. She was a woman full of Grace and humility. She knew how to be fully present with others. Her adventurous nature and love of the Yoga way of life, inspired many. I will miss my dear friend, and I will always cherish the time I had with her. She was the “center” of the golden girls in Gold Canyon. Namaste