Lyla F. Klinge
Born to Vera and Virgil Flesher in Anna, Texas on August 24, 1920. Died peacefully on January 13, 2013.
Lyla had a lifelong love for learning, receiving her Masters in Education at age 19 and becoming an English and Latin teacher. Her life centered around her family and her love of reading, sewing, cooking, hard work, and studying the Bible. She was a member of Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her four sons, Paul, David (Anne), Fred, and Joel; grandchildren Emily (Ryan) Hauenstein, the late Adam Klinge, Erin (Dave) Eftink, Jessica (Scott) Hemmann, and Laura (Paul) Wunderlich; great-grandchildren, Alexis Wunderlich, Joshua Hemmann, Breckin Hauenstein, Clara Hauenstein, Hannah Hemmann, and Megan Eftink. and her sister Geraldine Billups.
A private family prayer service to celebrate Lyla’s life is planned.
Mom – we will all miss you with all of our hearts. But we have been so blessed to have you for as long as we did. You always put family first and we can’t say enough how much we appreciate you love, your support and your genuine interest in us boys, your grandkids and your great grandchildren. You will remain close in our hearts forever. Paul
To Mom:
Words cannot express what a wonderful mother, friend, and inspiration you’ve been my entire life. Although you’re no longer with us in this world, I’ll always hold you close to my heart and look forward to meeting up with you again on the great Gulf wind….Fred