Obituary of Anne Hoff

Anne Mary (Fischer) Hoff passed away at the age of 87 after a brief illness. She was born and raised on the family farm east of St. Peter's Church near Cosine, Saskatchewan. Anne married Lawrence Edward Hoff in 1951. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children Darlene (Lenn) Opseth, Sharon (Denis) Girard, Dale (Linda) Hoff and Sandy (Dave) Benedict; nine grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and her sister Edith Nett. Anne was predeceased by her husband Lawrence; parents Peter and Frances Fischer; two infant brothers; brother Joe Fischer and sister Madeline Klatzel. Her greatest joy in life was her family and friends. She loved gardening, sewing, cooking, watching curling, dancing and quilting. She made over 100 quilts which included one for every grandchild and great-grandchild. Dozens were donated to Bags of Love and Ronald McDonald House as well as other charities. Anne volunteered in the Provost nursing home for 20 years. She even collected and sold bottles so she could buy chocolate bars for bingo prizes. Her service to the community was recognized in 2000 when she was presented with the volunteer of the year award. She made a quilt for the Provost Homecoming that year. In 2012, Anne moved to her new home at Parkview Place in Camrose. There she made many new friends and renewed friendships with previous acquaintances. She joined the 65+ club and enjoyed many outings as well as activities in her building. In December she moved to the Louise Jensen Care Facility. Anne passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital on Tuesday, December 26 surrounded by her loving family. We will all remember her as being energetic, kind and generous. She was an inspiration to all who met her and leaves behind many wonderful memories. "Part of us went with you the day He took you home" A Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Larry Pederson as celebrant. Inurnment will take place in the Provost Cemetery at a later date. If family and friends so desire, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Hospice Society of Camrose and District, or to the Louise Jensen Care Centre.