Else E. Tangen, 82, a resident of Port Saint Lucie for 23 years, departed this life Tuesday, November 17, 2009.
Mrs. Tangen was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Port Saint Lucie from Interlaken, NY. She worked as an executive housekeeper and was also a member of Hope Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Tangen is survived by her husband of 65 years, Audun Tangen, son, Einar Tangen, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, daughter, Inger-Marie Ames, of Port Saint Lucie, FL, sister, Florence Burris, of Winter Haven, FL, and 3 grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, November 21, at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Palm City. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November 21, at Hope Lutheran Church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Hills-Byrd, Young & Prill Funeral Home in Port Saint Lucie.
Contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospices, 10360 South Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952 or at (772)335-7862 or at www.tchospices.org, or Hope Lutheran Church, 1750 SE Lennard Road, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952.
Condolences may be registered online at: www.ForestHillsFunerals.com.