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Florence Bradbury Stamm 85 died peacefully at home March 22, 2006 after a short illness. Her parents, O. G. and Elsie Bradbury, moved to Albuquerque in 1919. Florence was born in Sydney Nebraska on October 19, 1920. She and her mother immediately returned to Albuquerque where she has lived ever since. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert J. Stamm; her twin sister, Frances Karins; son, Brad Stamm MD and his wife, Victoria Stamm; daughter, Susan Evans and her husband, Dick Evans. Grandchildren are Monique Rochester and her husband, Mark Rochester, Karen Evans MD and her partner, Lisa Marchese, Kate Schwarz and her husband, Eric Schwarz. Great-grandchildren are Chase Rochester, Zoe Evans, and Sasha Evans. Special thanks for love and caring support goes to nieces Judy Husmer and Becky Thomson. Florrie and Bob have both lived in Albuquerque all of their lives. They met in their sophomore year at Albuquerque High School in 1936. She attended the University of New Mexico where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority in the class of 1942. Florrie and Bob were married on May 14, 1943 and enjoyed a remarkable 62 years of loving marriage. Prior to, and during World War II she worked for her father's firm, the initial contractor on Kirtland Air Force Base. Later on she worked for the First National Bank of Albuquerque. Since then she dedicated herself to her eminently successful career as a homemaker. She was a member of the Junior League of Albuquerque and participated in many programs pertaining to children's education and entertainment. She enjoyed many years of close friendship with members of Le Cadeaux and Bridge Club. Florrie's life was devoted to her husband, children, friends, and community. She will be remembered by a vast number of children and young adults to whom she offered a place to play, loving support and guidance. Florrie was legendary through several generations for her outstanding common sense, compassionate nature, unquestioning love and loyalty to friends. Family and friends all treasured not only her ability to listen, but also her ability to give quiet and meaningful counsel. Her quick smile and infectious enthusiasm inspired everyone to seek the most in their own lives. She will be missed and remembered in all of our hearts. The family wishes to express their appreciation for the sensitivity and care of Heritage Hospice as well as the many years of love and care of Marcie Lujan, Jenny Perea and Flora Garcia. Memorial Celebration will be Monday, March 27, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of New Mexico Continuing Education Conference Center Auditorium, 1634 University Blvd., Albuquerque, NM. This is between Indian School Road and Menaul Boulevard, on the East side of University Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the University of New Mexico Children's Hospital in Memory of Florrie Stamm, UNMCH Development Office, Two Woodward Center, STE 100, 700 Lomas, Albuquerque, NM 87102. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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