ANNIE EPP

1925 - 2014

Following a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s disease, Annie Epp (nee Funk) of Taber (formerly of Vauxhall and Lethbridge), went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 21, 2014 at the age of 89 years.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Burial Service was held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Cemetery (travel north of Vauxhall on Highway 36 almost seven kilometers, then head east on Township Road 140 just over one kilometer) on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 10:00 A.M.
The Funeral Service was held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320 - 9 Street North, Vauxhall on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 11:00 A.M.
Annie is survived by her seven children Elsie (John) Fast of Coaldale, John (Eldonna) Epp of Calgary, Allen (Lois) Epp of Kelowna, British Columbia, Linda (Art) Thiessen of Vauxhall, David Epp of Saskatchewan, Lois (Harold) Schmidtz of Cold Lake and Rick (Paula) Epp of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She will be fondly remembered by sixteen grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren. Annie is also survived by her sister Elsie Thiessen of Tofield; in-laws Ankie Epp of Coaldale, Margaret Epp, David (Margaret) Epp and Marie (Rudy) Dick all of Abbotsford, British Columbia and by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by John, her husband of sixty eight years; parents Henry and Helena Funk; grandsons Kevin Thiessen and Darren Epp; great granddaughter Sarah Maksymchuk; four siblings and twelve in-laws.
Annie was born to Henry and Helena Funk on June 15, 1925 in Prangenau, Russia. She married John Epp in 1944, and both were baptized in the Coaldale Mennonite Brethren Church in 1950. They farmed between Vauxhall and Coaldale until their retirement to Lethbridge in 1990. They remained in their own home until 2010, when due to declining health, they moved to a seniors residence and finally, a nursing home.
Annie’s life revolved around her dedication to her family. She was totally fulfilled in her roles as wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed socializing with friends and participating in church related functions.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Annie’s name may be made directly to the Good Samaritan Society, Linden View, 4700 - 64 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 0C6.
The family wishes to thank the Linden View Good Samaritan Society and their staff for the compassionate care given to Annie. Special thanks to residents Fleurette and Maria and Annie’s many friends and relatives for the special visits that always brightened her day.