Florence Lucille Timm

Florence Lucille Timm (nee Vacca) Age 97 of St. Paul’s Eastside Passed Away on October 9, 2017 Florence was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 9, 1920. She was one of five children to Stella (nee Santillo) and Angelo Vacca. She graduated from Monroe High School. She was introduced to a young man named Herbert Timm, who had just returned from the war. They began dating and were married on August 30th, 1946 at Holy Redemeer Church of St. Paul. They raised their two boys on the Eastside of St. Paul (near White Bear Avenue). When they were not spending time with their boys, they loved to travel, take cruises, and go out to Las Vegas. Florence and Herbert became snowbirds later in their life and would go to Phoenix during the winter. Florence was a friendly and talkative woman who loved other people’s company. She will be missed by all who knew her. She passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at The Waters of Oakdale. She is preceded in death by parents, Angelo and Stella Vacca; husband, Herbert Timm; daughter-in-law, Lynn Timm; brother, Anthony “Tony” Vacca; and sister, Madeline “Maggie” Stevens. Florence will be dearly missed by her sons, Kenneth (Barbara) Timm and Daryl Timm; grandchildren, Brent and Blake Timm, Lisa Knack, and Gina (Scott) Ensberg; great-grandson, Benjamin Ensberg; siblings, Teresa Vandanacker and Christopher “Sonny” Vacca; many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Gathering from 10-11AM on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul with a service at 11AM. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Our deepest gratitude to the entire staff of The Waters of Oakdale, Allina Maplewood Health Clinic, and Allina Hospice Care for the compassionate care she received.