Obituary of Florence Selma Begordis

Born May 22, 1941, in Greenbush Township, Minnesota to Clarence Hauser and Helen (Dagenais) Hauser. She loved fishing and playing horseshoe. Gardening, canning, and spending time with family and friends. Holidays were her time to shine as she loved to cook for the family and make all the favorite traditional meals. She loved playing cribbage, Uno, and Yahtzee. She was a loving and compassionate friend and neighbor.  

Florence passed away peacefully on Sunday May 25th, 2025, in the warmth of her home. She was surrounded by her animals and daughters Debbra and Marilyn. Florence celebrated her 84th birthday with her family and a close friend before she passed away.  

Florence was preceded in death by her parents Helen Hauser, Clarence Hauser, husband Robert Cyril  Begordis SR, son William Spafford, Brother Curt Hauser, Sister Margie Lamphier, Stepdaughters Pamela Begordis, Lorna Larson, stepsons Keith Begordis, Dave Begordis, Brian Begordis and grandchildren Kristel Backman, Benjamin Bondley,  Sarah Bondley and Joshua Shepard. 

Florence is survived by her aunt Clarice Dagenais, Sister Diane Northrup, Brother-in-law Cliff Northrup, daughters Marilyn Colsch, Debbra Nelson and Vicki Houston several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren great-great grandchildren and wonderful friends.   

Florence will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother and friend.  Her daughters Marilyn, Debbra and Vicki share her lasting memories and legacy with 52 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren and 26 great-great grandchildren. 

Her friend Louis was a God send for her. He made her feel special, smile and feel safe when she needed it the most. Louis was able to give her a sense of normality when he turned on some music and danced with her, which brought the biggest smile and glimpse of happiness back to her. Louis was her angel.  

In her twilight, Florence enjoyed the company of many new friends. Her granddaughter, Megan, discovered a choir specifically for people with dementia that met once a week. Megan took time to take her grandma every week, and they both looked forward to that special time together.  She sang for 3 semesters in the Giving Voice Choir. There she made friends and melodies. She was welcomed with smiles and hugs every week and for the first time she let out the song in her heart. She sang at Orchestra Hall last year and her love of music shined in her voice. 

She carried her love of friends and family with her to the end. She is truly at peace now. 

A funeral service will be at the Cremation Society of Minnesota,

7110 France Ave S Edina, MN 55435 on Saturday, June 14th at 1:00pm

Visitation at Noon. There will be a reception to follow. 

Florence will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery next to her husband at a later date.