Obituary Florence Mae Martin Carey, 80, of Mesa, AZ and formerly of Peoria, IL. passed away January 31, 2009 in Mesa, AZ. Florence was born with her twin brother Thomas Edward Patterson on Sept. 23, 1928 in Peoria, IL. She was the daughter of John Alexander and Julia Mae Bowels Patterson. She married Eugene Ray Martin in Peoria, IL. on August 17th, 1946. He preceded her in death May 2, 1987. She remarried Gerald Gene Carey in Lake Tahoe, Nevada on May 23, 1995. He preceded her in death Oct. 4th, 2008. Also preceded her in deaths were her two brothers: Thomas Edward Patterson and Robert Patterson. Surviving are three sisters: Anna Cundiff of Peoria, IL, Vi (Bob) Arnett of Florida, and Barbra Jean (Jack) Schlichsup of Peoria, IL. Also surviving are her four children: Bonnie (Bill) Howell of Erie, IL., Ralph (Pamela) Martin of Washington, IL., Thomas (Michela) Martin of Phoenix, AZ, and Deborah (Mitch) Opie of Mesa, AZ; 12 grandchildren, and 27 great grandchildren. Florence was a member of the AMVET'S in Peoria, IL. In Citrus Gardens Mobile Home Community, she was involved in Lion's Club, Red-Hats, Country Store, Vice President of Association, Bible studies, and 'Water Babies' Water Aerobics. She was a very active in the community in Peoria, IL. and Mesa, AZ. She worked as a car-hop as a teenager for Steak & Shake Restaurants and Alcove Restaurant in Peoria, IL. In AZ, she worked as a waitress at numerous restaurants including the Arizona Biltmore and Lakes Club. She also worked as a cook for Motorola before retiring. She loved spending time with her family, cooking, entertaining, sewing, baking, cleaning and helping others. She also enjoyed the company of her dogs: Barney and Buddy. Florence will be deeply missed by her family and friends. May our Heavenly Father keep her and bless her in eternity till we meet again. Graveside services for Florence will be held on Monday February 9, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Roberts Cemetery in Morton, IL. Rev. Tyler Boyer will officiate. Deiters Funeral Home in Washington is assisting the family with local arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Banner Gardens Hospice House, 7231 E. Broadway Rd Mesa, AZ 85208. Service FEB 9. 10:00 AM Graveside services at the cemetery US