Mom passed away at 8:42 pm September 30, 2014 at the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. Annie succumbed to complications of kidney cancer (Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma) which she battled bravely since being diagnosed in 2001.
Annie was born June 15, 1942 in Macklin, Saskatchewan. She is survived by her children: Leroy (Johane), Bonny, Myron (Debra) and Lorelei (Larry)–semicolon– grandchildren: Travis (Erica), Nicholas (Cathie), Daniel (Sarah), David (Karynne), Chloé, Nicholle (Andrew), and Chanté–semicolon– and great grandchildren:, Taylor, Camryn, Mila and Mason–semicolon– siblings: Angela (Joe), August (Della), Josephine (Edwin), Eugenia (Edwin), Vicky (Leo), Willie (Linda), Leola (Ed), Ida (Joe), Kathy (Ellis) and Steven (Pat). Annie was the middle child of her family.
Annie was predeceased by her husband, Nicholas John Grunsky–semicolon– parents, John Herman and Katherine Margaret Weinkauf–semicolon– and beloved grandson, Timothy James.
Mom was dearly loved by her family, we will miss her warm smiles and hugs.
We were absolutely blessed to have her as part of our lives as long as we did. Thank you Lord for giving us the gift of Annie, our daughter, sister, mother, grandma, and great grandma.
A meal will never be served where we won’t remember the care and love she put into preparing food for her family, and guests. A holiday won’t pass where we will forget the lovely decorated home where she displayed the sentiments of love and family in all of her preparations and decorations. A summer day won’t go by where we will forget Anne walking amongst the flowers always beautifully presented and enjoying the beautiful day. She was our mom, she will always be our mom…we will always love her…we will never forget…
We will never forget her kindness, or the glint in her eye when she was expressing her numerous stories or jokes, the Weinkauf laugh that would fill the air at the end of her story. She came from a large family where you needed to be the loudest to be heard, but yet had the softest and sweetest presentation. Annie was a lady with empowering inner strength and conviction, independent and graceful… always a lady.
Our hearts are heavy now, they are heavy because we miss Annie (mom) so dearly. Although sad, we are ever grateful to The Lord for bringing his Annie home, ending her suffering.
It is her time now, she is home with her parents John and Katy, Nick and our precious Tim.
In memory of mom, we are asking everyone to please add pink, in some form, to your wardrobe on the day we gather to celebrate her life and say good bye. Pink was her favourite color.
Cremation and interment will follow at a later date at the Camrose Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Kathryn McMath says
Anne was so loved and cherished by her family that she will surely live on in each one of them. They will honour every day her love of life and spirit of determination and willingness to give of themselves to others.
Polly Schneider says
Hi Bonnie ,
Long time it”s been since we”ve connected , I chanced across your moms obituary …. So terribly sorry … Losing our parents is hard …. Doesn”t matter how old or sick , just thought I”d pass on my sympathy…. I noticed they mentioned Timothy also was he your brother???? I seem to recall the name I hope not your son !!!! I”d love to reconnect . I”ve never forgotten your beautiful personality …. And friendship .
Love ,
Polly
Bonny Deroche ( Grunsky) says
Hi Polly xo
❤️ Bonny
Timothy is my son whom I tragically lost at the age of 22 yrs, in 2007
Christina Perley says
I was really blessed to have met and known Anne for last few months of her life. She was an amazing woman and we really connected or as she put it, we had chemistry.
I will miss her hugs and sense of humour. It was an honour to have known her.
I am so deeply sorry to you all, her precious family, for this tremendous loss. She raised wonderful children and you were all so very special to her. In her memory today, I am painting my fingers and toes hot pink and wearing lots of bling bling!! I know she would love that.
My heart is with you all today as you celebrate her life. I will never forget this fabulous gal and my fellow ” stupid Saskatchewanian” (Lorelie can explain that one for those wondering) Take care and may your tears turn to laughter.
Barb Visscher says
Leroy & Myron, my deepest condolences to you & your family. May you cherish the memories you”ve had with your mother for many years to come. I know she must have been very proud of you.
ELAINE worthmann says
My deepest condolences to you and your family, you are a wonderful daughter and spent lots of time with and caring for your mom, may you find comfort in the many happy memories you have of your mom.
The obituary you wrote was beautiful.
sincerely,
Elaine
Ray Klug says
My sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to all of you on the passing of your Mom. Although it”s been many years, I remember many good times at the Grunsky home on 47 th Avenue in Camrose and your Mom catered to those times!
Of course we were all a lot younger but I know I always felt comfortable there.
I am feeling what you are feeling………we just lost my Father-in-law on Monday this week. We typically know this is part of life but we discover reality can be very difficult.
It is these times that makes family and faith so IMPORTANT!
Cherish the memories and God Bless!
Bonny Deroche (Grunsky) says
Thank you Raymond for your kind words …. thank God for the beautiful memories that live on and the hope that one day we will all be together again.
Take care
Dave & Joeanne Cherneski says
Our prayers are with Annie”s Family… Our deepest regrets.
Dave & Joeanne-Sheldon & Cheryl
Jean Scheck says
To family of Anne Grunsky
Dear,
Leroy,Bonny,Myron, Loreiei
So sorry to hear about your loss. May all your memories ease the sorrow that you feel and I share your sorrow. We had lots of good times with your dad and mom as you all were growing up with my family. Anne was a special person!!
Could you let me know when your having the interment
Thinking of you all our
Love Jean Scheck & family
Pat Olafson says
What a beautiful, fun and caring lady your mom was! I am honored to have worked with her at St. Patrick”s School and to have considered her a dear friend. I will always remember her smile, sense of humor and caring ways. May God welcome her into his kingdom and may he wrap his loving arms around you all at this time and bring you comfort. God Bless!