Obituary of Annelise Rust

Annelise was born in Winnipeg, MB to Harold and Joyce Rust and spent her first two years in Fergus Falls, MN while her Dad was studying at Seminary. In 1991, they moved to Saskatoon to serve at Rock of Ages Church. During the next ten years there, she was blessed with a brother, Erik, and two sisters, Jenya and Naomi. She had many adventures at a young age with her siblings and close friends, riding bikes, playing softball, tobogganing, and canoeing down the South Saskatchewan. In 2001, her family moved their adventure to Camrose, AB, where they began ministry at CLBI. Annelise loved sports. She played volleyball, basketball, track and field, and soccer as a Cougar, Trojan, or Viking. It was through sports where she made lifelong friends with fellow teammates and coaches. When she wasn't on the court, she had a passion for music, playing guitar, piano, and finding the perfect harmony. Annelise attended CLBI from 2008-2010. She did an internship in Worship and Youth Ministry at Faith Lutheran Church in Estevan, SK from 2010-2011, and graduated with a CLBI degree in the spring of 2016. While at CLBI, Annelise developed a great passion for worship, the great outdoors, and a deep love for Christ. Annelise's love for people and learning continued as she attended Augustana, completing a BA in Physical Education, specializing in Outdoor Education. You could often find her drinking coffee in the Forum, leading worship in chapel, working on the Vikes Crew, or preparing for the next outdoor excursion. Annelise had the privilege of helping coach the Women's Basketball team as well as playing with her sister Jenya on the Soccer team. Once a Viking, always a Viking. Annelise was a fan of the simple things in life, a strong cup of coffee, time in the wilderness, and catching up with friends and family. She had a deep passion for camp ministry, working with kids and youth everywhere she went. She lived life to the fullest, keeping God at the center of her joy-filled, generous life. We will all miss her big smile and contagious laugh. Annelise's earthly adventure ended peacefully in Surrey, BC on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the age of 26 years after battling Diabetes since age 10. Annelise is survived by her parents, Harold and Joyce, sisters, Jenya and Naomi, and brother Erik, all of Camrose; grandmother Argie Rust of Prince Albert, SK; and grandmother Connie Skanderup of Brooks, AB. She will be missed many extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her infant sister Hannah Grace; grandfather Halsten Rust; and grandparents, Verner and Ruth Skanderup. A public graveside service was held at 10:00 am on Thursday September 08, 2016 at the Camrose Valleyview Cemetery. A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 pm on Thursday September 08, 2016 at CityLights Church (4920 - 48 Street, Camrose) with Pastors Dean Rostad and Lance Odegard officiating. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to CLBI (4837 - 52A Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1W8), Camp Luther (9311 Shook Rd. Mission, British Columbia V2V 7M2) or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (17321 - 108 Avenue NW, Edmonton T5S 1G2).