1943
2025
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Leon Smith
July 14, 2025
I was one of the many wayward youths that Anne and Will opened their home to. I don't know what my life would be like without their positive influence. Anne would always see the best in me. I can still hear her words reminding us to 'use your judgment'. She trusted that we were capable and could do better. She was firm in her lovingness. I only wish I could have expressed my gratitude more while she was around. Thank you so much Anne.
Jenny M
July 14, 2025
Anne and Will were wonderful neighbors. We enjoyed many an afternoon drinking tea at her kitchen counter and many an Easter creating and enjoying cheese blintzes and jams. Anne made the best salad dressings and always had the most amazing christmas cactuses and many other marvelous plants in addition to the animal menagerie of birds and cats and dogs. I will forever remember her quick laugh and bright eyes full of delight. Thank you Anne!
BP
July 14, 2025
My condolences to the family. I am very sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and peace from God. Romans 15:13
Katey
July 13, 2025
Ann and Will took me in during a particularly tough period of my life and I will always be grateful to them for that. They were lovely people that have and will be missed so much.
April Crosby
July 13, 2025
Anne! I so enjoyed our hikes together and so loved your joyful heart. Rest in peace.
Tasha Thompson Bergt
July 13, 2025
Anne and Will were such wonderful neighbors up on the beloved Chena Ridge. Anne was a blessing during my dad´s last days providing much needed love and nourishment when during our darkest time. We will remember her with fondness forever.
Bianca
July 11, 2025
She would come to the feed store where I worked. She was such a nice lady and by far one of my favorite customers. We did find out we had mutual friends. To read that She passed away made me sad.
Myra Helmer
July 10, 2025
Anne and Will were great parents and were instrumental in their son's education. She was proud of their accomplishments, keeping me updated. She gave a great deal of herself in a care group of fantastic retired nurses to foot care for seniors. She and her wit will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Myra Helmer
Michael MacDonald
July 10, 2025
Wonderful memories of Anne. She and Will allowed me to "do whatever" to pretty up their spiral staircase and housesit when they were out of town. A welcome treat to have a furnace and running water.
Cindy Lentine
July 10, 2025
I got to know Anne when our sons played on the same hockey teams. I always enjoyed being around her - she had a quick smile, thoughtful advice, and a truly kind spirit.
Brian Miller
July 9, 2025
It cannot be emphasized enough how great Anne was about opening her home to others. If any of Tom or Dan´s friends were ever in a tough spot, Anne would make sure they had a safe place to stay, and if they didn´t, she would welcome them to stay with her and Will. I was one of them, and I am so grateful for her kindness to me at a time I really needed it. Love you Anne.
Karen
July 9, 2025
Oh Anne, every year when we go to Alaska to visit family, I would think of you and wish I could see you. I couldn't seem to find you. Thank you for all your volunteering at Hospice. But mostly, for being my cheerleader when I served as volunteer coordinator. I'll never forget when you sat in my dining room and told me, "You are the heart of hospice." What a gift you were in my life and the many patients you served at hospice. PLUS all the caring and loving you did serving at Feet First. I still have the tool you gave me. Peace and condolences to your family. Alzheimers is such a cruel disease. Karen Callahan, Layton Utah.
Joanna Young
July 9, 2025
Anne was a surrogate Fairbanks grandma to me during my graduate studies at UAF, and I will be forever grateful for her opening her home and heart to me when I was so far from home and family. Chatting about our families and our shared connections to Canada made me feel like home wasn't so far away. She will be missed dearly by all of the people she adopted into her warm circle <3
Roman Motyka
July 9, 2025
Thanks for the news. Anne was indeed a kind, generous, and gracious person. Anne was indeed a kind, generous, intelligent, and gracious person. I enjoyed Anne and Will's hospitality on many occasions. Anne had a great affinity for animals and house plants. Even ferrets!
Jackie SUNNYBOY
July 9, 2025
Anne was such a kind and caring person who worked with her clients with such respect and dignity. She was such a joy to be around. Condolence to family and friends
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