Florence Viola Dryden Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Florence Viola Dryden in Saint Helens, Oregon, born in Los Banos, California, who passed away on November 2, 2024, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Florence Viola Dryden to pay them a last tribute.
As Florence Viola departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Florence Viola. Though Florence Viola may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Walsh and Mary Tehara Walsh; and her son Edward Dryden. She is survived by: her children, William Burkett Jr. (Bill), Diana Rice (Lanny) and Pam Carpenter (Joseph); her husband Henry Edward Dryden; and her daughter Phyllis White (Ronald). She is also survived by her children, 20 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren.
A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St. Frederic Catholic Church (175 S 13th St, St Helens, OR 97051). A committal service will be held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 at 11:30 AM at the Columbia Memorial Gardens (54490 Columbia River Hwy, Scappoose, OR 97056). A reception will be held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 at 12:00 PM at 585 S Columbia River Hwy, St Helens, OR 97051. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 at the Columbia Memorial Gardens (54490 Columbia River Hwy, Scappoose, OR 97056).
