ANNIE HUBERT

1933 - 2012

Annie Hubert, beloved wife of John Hubert of Bow Island, was called home to heaven on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the age of 79 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Evangelical Free Church, 214 - 4 Avenue West, Bow Island on Friday, June 29, 2012 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
A private family burial will be held at the Bow Island Cemetery prior to the funeral service.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Evangelical Free Church, 214 - 4 Avenue West, Bow Island on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.
Besides her devoted husband John, Annie is survived by her daughters Sandra (Bryan) White of Hillsboro, Ohio, Judi (Ron) Wikkerink of Bow Island, Michele (Brad) Dillman of Medicine Hat and Kathy (Ed) Knelsen of Lethbridge. She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Thomas (Jenni) Kuipers; Victoria (John) Knisley; Patricia (Luke) Hancock; Kimberly, Tony and Jillian Wikkerink; James and Shaya Dillman; Sydney, Jordana and Kyle Knelsen and great granddaughters Karley, Alexis, Mersadies, Katie and Julie. She is also survived by her mother-in-law Agnes Hubert and family members Katie Plett, Abe (Ann) Loewen, Susan Loewen, Art (Rena) Loewen, Agnes (Frank) Braun, Ed (Hazel) Loewen, Pete (Marlene) Loewen, Louise Dyck, Erny (Darlene) Loewen, Rose (Ed) Siwak and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents David & Elizabeth Loewen, stepmother Eva and family members Dave and Susie Loewen, Aaron Plett, John and Alice Loewen, Henry Loewen, Marjorie Loewen and Mary Loewen (in infancy).
Annie was born in Gem, Alberta on March 18, 1933. She received her schooling, including Bible school in Gem, earning her Evangelical Teacher’s Training Certificate from Moody Bible Institute. She later graduated from Calgary Business College and worked at various places in Calgary.
On September 27, 1958 she married the love of her life, John Hubert in Calgary. She later worked in Brooks and Bow Island, ending her career as a secretary at Senator Gershaw School, a position that she particularly loved. A place with the energy of youth, lots of laughter and the occasional practical joke.
Upon retirement, she was awarded a lifetime sports pass to events at Gershaw. Wherever she lived, she became involved in her local church and its endeavors, even in this last year, sewing layettes for babies in Haiti. She especially loved her eleven grandchildren and found great joy in travelling to attend their performances, whether on the stage or sports field, distance did not matter.
Annie was always ready for a party, the more the merrier. She loved hosting large family get togethers. This became more difficult after she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1989. She never complained and tried valiantly to not let it define her life. Annie had a great sense of humor, loved life and people, especially her family. She will be greatly missed.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Annie’s name may be made directly to the Gideons International in Canada, Box 3619, 501 Imperial Road North, Guelph, Ontario N1H 7H2.