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de Boer, Anna

July 18, 2024

Date of Service: July 26, 2024

MRS. ANNA DE BOER, beloved wife of the late Theodorus “Dick” de Boer passed away at her home at the View on Thursday July 18, 2024 at the age of 101 years.

She is survived by her family: Dick (Brenda) de Boer of Coalhurst, Simon (Darlene) de Boer of Lethbridge, Jack (Cindy) de Boer of Monarch, Annette (Rick) Keating of Cochrane, Al (Gina) de Boer of Lethbridge, Julia de Boer of Lethbridge, Len (Laura) de Boer of Lethbridge, John (Laurie) de Boer of Monarch, Bob (Sherri) de Boer of Monarch and Dave (Cheryl) de Boer of Lethbridge.

Anna is also survived by her 29 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, 3 brothers and one sister.

She is predeceased by her husband Dick de Boer, son Mike de Boer, grandson Brian de Boer, parents Simon and Marie Kramer, 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

Anna was born March 2, 1923 in Holland where she was raised and educated. After marrying Dick de Boer in 1949 they immigrated to Saskatchewan in 1952 with 2 children. In 1956 they moved to southern Alberta where they farmed until their retirement in 1985.

Throughout their retirement, Anna and Dick enjoyed many activities including golf, lawn bowling, and actively participating in their church and community. They spent many winters in Arizona where they met a number of close friends.

Anna lived the last 8 years at the View in Lethbridge where she met many new friends and enjoyed the daily activities with them.

Anna enjoyed the company of her family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her.

A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Anna’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.