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Anne Dewey Obituary

Anne Bidwell Dewey

February 19, 1960 -
May 28, 2014

Anne Bidwell Dewey
San Carlos, CA
(formerly of Lansing, MI)
Age 54, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 of cancer after a brief illness. Cremation has occurred and an inurnment will take place at the family vault at St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church in Green Valley, AZ at a later date. A private celebration of life and Open House Memorial service will be held at her home at 1:30pm on Saturday, June 7 in San Carlos, CA. Memorials may be made to the Foundation for Women's Cancer (www.foundationforwomenscancer.org/) or a charity of your choice.
Anne is predeceased by her identical twin sister Alison Cook Dewey and her father Donald Henry Dewey. She is survived by her loving spouse, Patti Haring (San Carlos, CA), mother Bethel Bidwell Dewey (Green Valley, AZ), and brother James Hastings Dewey (Hermosa Beach, CA).
Anne was born in Lansing on February 19, 1960 and became a long time member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Lansing MI) where she was a member of the choir. She enjoyed golf at locations such as Breezy Point, MN, traveling (Hawaii, Mallorca Spain, Italy, Greece and Arizona), as well as hot air ballooning (Albuquerque, NM). Anne was the valedictorian of her Lansing Eastern class of 1978, a graduate of Stanford University (1982) and a resident of San Carlos, California since November 1999 where she worked as a financial analyst.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2014.

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June 10, 2014

Dear Anne Buddy:
You will forever live in my heart as my original "bestie". We had so many great times together, in Lansing and here in CA...I always thought we'd have more. Miss you A. Love, J

Randy & Linda

June 4, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out for Anne and her loved ones

Amy Johnson

June 4, 2014

I am saddened to hear this news. I become friends with Anne when she was my next door neighbor in our Freshman dorm at Stanford. I have many fond memories of Anne, especially all the softball we played together. Deepest thoughts and blessings to family and loved ones at this difficult time.

Joe Dionise

June 3, 2014

Mrs. Dewey and Jim, I am saddened hearing the loss of your daughter and sister. I remember the days on Midvale. God Bless you at this difficult time.

Rob Langworthy

June 3, 2014

Rest in peace Anne thank you for your your kindness!

Stephen Eads

June 2, 2014

My sincerest condolences to the family

Pamela Ward

June 2, 2014

Dear Anne, We lost you too soon, but we were so lucky to have known you. I'm so glad that your life was filled with happiness. Thank you for the kindness you shared with me and so many others.

Kim Cook

June 2, 2014

Anne, you have been taken too soon and this saddens me as I'm sure it does others. Your gifts to those you knew were your frequent smiles and happy go lucky personality, memories I will always have of you, dear Anne.

Helen Coryell Farr

June 2, 2014

May you rest in peace, Anne!

Carolyn Blaylock

June 2, 2014

You were a remarkable woman. Full of life & love. You will be missed. Rest In Peace.

Kim Manor

June 2, 2014

You were greatly loved, and will be greatly missed by so many. Rest in peace my dear friend. Until we meet again...

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