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Bernice Flora

Remembering Bernice Flora and her special gift to Right to Life of Michigan

The second oldest of 12 children, Bernice Helder married Marion (Red) Flora and lived much of their married life in Kalamazoo. Bernice worked 49 years as an accountant with Associated Truck Line. She and her husband had one adopted son, Rolly, who died in 1986; Red in 1999.

Carroll remembers that when Bernice decided it was time to find an attorney and complete her estate plans, she made provisions to leave a portion of the trust to her grandchildren and the remainder to charity. She believed passionately that family was important. She also believed that providing for the charities she supported in her lifetime was equally important. "She knew that by giving to charity, she'd be helping others," Carroll recalled.

By naming Right to Life of Michigan in her trust, we wish to acknowledge that Bernice Flora has given us the gift of self in a very special way. She has left a legacy gift that will not soon be forgotten. She has provided crucial financial means to help continue our work today and into the future. She understood our mission, knew we needed her help and responded. We are very grateful and pleased to add Bernice Flora's name to the charter membership roster of the Right to Life of Michigan Heritage Circle.