Florence E. Buchenau

Florence E. Buchenau
May 27, 1914 — July 4, 2017
Florence E. Buchenau was born on May 27, 1914 and died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at her residence in Gateway Gardens Assisted Living. She was 103. She had been a long-time residence of Deerhaven and member of The Church at Horseshoe Bay.
Florence (Flo) was predeceased by her husband, Lt. Col. Robert Buchenau (ret.) and was the great love of his life. She was also predeceased by her only brother, Alfred Burk; her daughter, Barbara Garcia; and her grandson, Robert Burk Littrell. She is survived by her daughter, Liz Littrell; and her grandchildren, Abigail Garcia, David Littrell, and Lori McDonnell.
 Flo was a dedicated Christian, a teacher, a golfer, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was always full of fun and wit and was loved by all who knew her.
The family would like to express their deep appreciation for the loving care she has received through the years from the staff at Gateway. We will always be grateful for her cadre of wonderful, caring friends and pastors including Jane Boisvert, Lulu Glass, Marty Bostrom, Ana May Krause, Mary Aramagost, the Rev. Johnny White and the Rev. Malcolm McQueen. 
A “Celebration of Life” will be held on Friday, July 14, at 2 p.m. at Gateway Gardens with the the Rev. Johnny White officiating. Memorials can be made to The Church at Horseshoe Bay, PO Box 8295, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657.