Donald R. Flower

May 31, 1935 — August 11, 2015

Donald (Donnie) Robert Flower was born May 31, 1935, to Walter and Ethel (Swanson) Flower, at the Swift County Benson Hospital. They lived 3 miles south of Benson their whole lives. Donnie was baptized and confirmed at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Benson, Minnesota. He attended country school Dist. 65 and graduated from Benson High School in 1953. On March 14, 1962, Donald married Darlene J. (Moist) Flower. Their marriage was blessed with three children. They lived in Benson and spent their summers at Lake Scandi. Farming was his passion and career. He also welded at Pearson Manufacturing; drove truck; and ran a couple of businesses: snow blowing; Don's CB Sales & Service; and Flower Equipment. Donnie loved to laugh, watch Johnny Carson and old western movies. Donnie loved to drive around looking at crops and implement dealerships, and having coffee with his "coffee buddies" at Sandy's, Burger King and the Whistle Stop Café. He always had a smile on his face and enjoyed attending his kids' and grandchildren's numerous activities and sporting events. Donnie's pride and joy was his family, especially his grandchildren. When asked how he was doing, he always answered "Fabulous!". Donald was called from his life on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, Minnesota. He attained the age of 80 years, 2 months and 11 days. Donald is survived by his wife, Darlene, and children: Becky (Jim) Poppen of Cambridge, Kathy (Ian) McDonald of Hutchinson, and Rick (Rhonda) Flower of Benson; grandchildren: Cody and Caitlin Flower, Jonah and Elizabeth Poppen, Mackenzie and Jacob McDonald; brother: Luverne (Mary) Flower of Benson; nephew: Jim (Terry) Flower of Benson; niece-in-law: Rhonda Flower of Benson; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ethel Flower; and nephew, John Flower.

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Thursday, August 13, 2015

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Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ

211 13th Street North, Benson, MN 56215

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Friday, August 14, 2015

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

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211 13th Street North, Benson, MN 56215

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Friday, August 14, 2015

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ

211 13th Street North, Benson, MN 56215

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Donald R. Flower

May 31, 1935 — August 11, 2015

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