Frances E. Klatt's Obituary
Frances Elizabeth Klatt, age 90, of Lewes, DE, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at her residence. Ms. Klatt was born May 22, 1917 in Princess Anne, MD, daughter of the late Rudolph and Nellie (Stoddard) Klatt.
At the age of 3, Miss Klatt moved with her family to a farm in Laurel, DE where she grew up; she graduated from Laurel High School in 1936. Miss Klatt always had a strong desire to be of service to humanity. With that desire in mind, she enrolled in Beebe Hospital School of Nursing in 1936 graduating in 1939. From 1942 to 1948 she was Supervisor of the Infirmary at Stockley Center and from 1948 to 1949 she worked in Florida at the Ft. Lauderdale Hospital. Realizing her fondness for Delaware and Beebe, Miss Klatt returned to Beebe Hospital where she served in many positions over the years and in 1956 took a two year educational leave of absence. Upon returning to the hospital, she served in positions of ever increasing responsibility. At the time of her retirement in 1983, she was the Director of Educational Training and Staff Development. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Frances also served as the coordinator of the Candy Striper and Volunteer programs at the hospital. She served on the Beebe Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and was an active participant in many activities associated with Bethel United Methodist Church, Lewes. Following her retirement, she also worked as a volunteer for several years with Delaware Hospice and the Delaware Blood Bank
Miss Klatt is survived by her sister Kathryn K. LeCates of Laurel; two brothers, Bryant S. Klatt of Laurel and Rudolph Klatt, Jr. of San Diego, CA; and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, March 30, 2008, 2:00 PM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. Interment will be private at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Beebe Medical Center, Oncology Department, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
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