Obituary of Anne KLAIBER

KLAIBER, Anne (nee Koenig) August 20, 1917 – February 22, 2014 Anne Klaiber, incredible woman, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at The Beverly Centre Lake Midnapore on the afternoon of Saturday, February 22, 2014. Anne is lovingly remembered for her gracious and gentle manner and the generous hospitality that she always provided to friends and family. The inner strength exhibited by a lifetime of support to her husband Archie, and the resolve and humor that she drew on during several years of difficult health struggles, have been an inspiration to her family and others. Born in Norton, Alberta, Anne, as a young woman, could be found driving a team of six horses, working hard on her parents’ farm or dancing ’til dawn at rural community dances. Anne married Archie Klaiber in 1943 and ranched in Little Plume, Alberta before relocating to Strathmore in 1947 after purchasing the CPR Farm located on the outskirts of town. An active member of the Strathmore community, Anne served as a member and officer of the Eastern Star, a member of the Strathmore UCW Association, a member of the Lioness Club of Strathmore and was a founding member of and trumpet player for the Strathmore Community Band. Anne was a woman of faith and was a member of the United and Alliance Churches of Strathmore for many years. She was also a member of a birthday group of local women who celebrated each other’s birthdays, as friends, for over fifty consecutive years. Anne was a wonderful mix of warmth and strength, love and generosity. Anne’s cooking was legendary and she welcomed every person, be they stranger or friend, into her home with an open heart, good food and lively conversation. Her hugs were the warmest of hugs that made everything seem right in the world and she was always happiest when surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her loving husband Archie, her brother Elmore, and her great-grandson Quinlan, Anne is survived by three sons, Bruce (Isabelle), Grant (Dona), and Dean (Nancy). She also leaves behind her greatest legacy, her grandchildren, Andrea (Dennis), Brad (Jennifer), Elizabeth, Candice (Scott), Jeff (Eniko), Kristy, Francis (Carrie) and Katy; and her great-grandchildren, Cooper, Tucker, Brock, Brady, Clara, Mary, Kobrin, Ariel, Kiana, Kora and Chloé. We wish to express our deep gratitude to Cathy Bosiak and Cathy Liddle who loved Anne like family, preserving her health and dignity over the past six years. In addition, we thank the caring and supportive staff at the Wheatland Lodge (Strathmore), Mayfair Centre, and the Beverly Centre Lake Midnapore (Calgary). We welcome all to join us in a memorial celebration of the life of this exceptional woman at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the Strathmore United Church (410 4 St, Strathmore, Alberta). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To send condolences, please visit Anne’s Obituary www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. Send Condolences