I am honored and blessed to have known Ann and to have her in my life. My condolences and love to the family especially Kevin, Patrick and Amanda.
Love and family knows no bounds.
Cathy Smith

It is never easy to say goodbye to mom.  Somehow we felt she would be here forever.  While she is no longer with us physically, she is still here, in our thoughts and numerous warm memories.  Mom was always there for us growing up and continued to support us whenever we were walking through challenging times.  While her last days were tough, she always welcomed a call and shared her life.

Mom --- you are hopefully playing a game of cribbage with dad.  No need to use the oversize card decks anymore.  We love you and will forever have you in our heart.  May you rest in eternal peace and love.  We miss you dearly.

Ann will also be remembered for great sense of humor and her wonderful laughter. You will always be remembered in my heart for your love of song.   We will miss you so much!

Mom was our moral compass and teacher.  She encouraged us to make friends based on character, not color, creed or religion and we did.  She became a Catholic later in life, but made sure that we understood the teachings of the Church and what it means to be a Roman Catholic.  She was strict, but forgiving and rose to our defense if we got into trouble.  We always knew she was in our corner

I remember when Bob and I got a delivery from our paper boy Herbie.  We sifted out the seeds and stems and tossed them out in the back planter.  Well, the seeds germinated, and we ran into Mom who was pulling the plants.  She said, "This is funny.  I haven't seen this since Kansas.  When the cows eat it they act a bit strange.  I think it is loco weed."  Bob and I just looked at each other

The most recent and most meaningful memory is ending a phone call Mike and I had with her just a day before she passed…she said “I love you Chris”, and of course I responded that I love her.  That memory will stay forever.

She was a remarkable women, raised 4 remarkable men, and is now with her husband for what is a remarkable ever after.

Watching the visitation and praying for peace during these troubling times in rememberance of mom.  May she rest in eternal peace.  Thanks to all those who participated in getting the video stream of the visitation up and running.  I have been able to reflect on many good times, we as a family enjoyed.  Thanks forever----your guidance and direction as mom will always be appreciated...

Thanks to Mieko for the wonderful selection of music for the viewing.  

May she reside in cribbage heaven, never needing the oversize numbered cards anymore....