Catherine Ann Florman

Catherine Ann Florman, 64, of Brookston/West Lafayette, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 20, 2020 surrounded by her family.

  She was born June 25, 1956 in Calgary Alberta, Canada to the late Donald Leslie & Lillian (Craig) Cowie.

She was previously married to Bruce A. Florman on January 10, 1987 in Santa Barbara, California; he survives. In her most recent marriage, she was a survivor of domestic violence; she dreamed of raising awareness on the issue through public speaking.

  Ms. Florman was a long-time math teacher at Sycamore School of Indianapolis. 

  Catherine was a member of the Brookston United Methodist Church.  Her church and her faith were special to her.  She was active in the Tippecanoe County 4H Horse and Pony Club for many years and was also a Math Counts Coach for young students.  When younger, she enjoyed sky diving and participating in dog agility shows with her Border Collies.

  Catherine’s children were the light of her life and she loved spending time with them.  She was an accomplished piano player and cared deeply for animals, especially her cats. 

  Surviving are her children, Mitchell Florman (fiancé: Sharin Stage) of Lafayette and Rachel Griffin (husband: Brandon) of Oklahoma City, OK; two nieces, Marika and Michelle Warren and a dear family friend, Allison Sherrill.

  Preceding her in death with her parents is a sister, Mary Warren.

  Friends may call from 1p.m. until the time of her memorial service at 3p.m. Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston; Rev. Mindy Huffman to officiate. 

  Memorials may be made in her name to the ALS Association of Indiana or the Camp Tecumseh Equestrian Center.

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