Florence Lorraine Schorr entered the presence of her Savior on, April 7, 2024, after a brief stay in the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, three days shy of her 87th birthday. Florence was born to the late Clarence and Katherine Brandt on April 10, 1937 in Medicine Hat, AB. Florence will be remembered by one daughter, Carrie (Ken) Lepp and her children, Sarah (Eric) Whipp, Colin (Kristen) Lepp, and Erin (Caleb) Scott; two sons, Doug, and his children, Remington (Erin) Matsalla, Selena Schorr-Eccles, and Chris (Jada) Eccles, and Cameron, and his children, Logan Schorr and Ciel Schorr; seven great–grandchildren; two brothers, Jim (Eleanor) Brandt and George (Donna) Brandt; two sisters-in-law,  Donna Schorr and Valerie (Dave) Moir; five stepsisters, Sharon (Gerry) Joy, Charlene (Ken) Befus, Margie (Gerry) Lavoie, Shelagh (John) Kernick and Lorraine Friesen as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends. Florence married the love of her life, Vernon Schorr, son of the late John and Rosie Schorr, on Oct 24th, 1959, and together they served with the Evangelical Church of Canada for 29 years in Hilda, AB, Burstall, SK, Weyburn, SK, New Serapta, AB, Lethbridge, AB, Chilliwack, BC and Medicine Hat, AB. Florence taught Sunday School, led Bible Studies and typed up the bulletin in every church they served. Their home was always open to missionaries, guest Pastors and any family and friends visiting from out of town. In the years of raising a young family, Florence became an Avon Lady, carrying the makeup kit around the neighborhood door to door. When Vern had to step back from preaching full time because of eye issues, Florence took on many part time jobs in Medicine Hat from cleaning offices to watching for shoplifters at Eatons. She then became the receptionist at the Medicine Hat Library for 20+ years. Florence sold the farm near Little Plume and moved to Chinook Village in June 1996. She loved living at Chinook Village. She led Bible Studies and was the treasurer for Chapel for many of those years. She missed her coffee ladies when she moved to Good Samaritans South Ridge Village in October, 2023, where she resided until her passing.  Florence was predeceased by her husband, Vernon Schorr; brother-in-law, Ronald Schorr; and stepbrother-in-law, Garry Friesen. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Little Plume Church.  A Graveside Service will be held April 19^th, 2024 at the Little Plume Cemetery, 9530 Eagle Butte Road, Cypress County at 11:30 AM with a Celebration of Life Luncheon at Chinook Village – Terrace Room at 2:00 PM. (Parking off 28th Ave SE). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Whispering Pines Camp, PO Box 23110, Medicine Hat, AB T1B-4C7. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Florence Schorr.

• Date : 2024-04-07
• Location : Medicine Hat,AB.

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