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Anna NORD Obituary
December 2, 1923 – December 30, 2015
Peacefully and surrounded by family, Anna Nord passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the age of 92 in Edmonton, Alberta.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Dr. Brian (Shirley) Nord of Pender Island, BC, Terry (Wanda) Nord of Niagara on the Lake, ON, Patricia (Ron) Herlick of St. Albert, AB, and Morris (Fiona) Nord of Vancouver, BC along with 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Knute Ralph Nord; her parents: Jorgen Jorgensen and Frederikke Jorgensen Bruce; and her stepfather, Robert Wallace Bruce; her brothers: Peter and Gordon; her sisters: Ida, Agnes, Essie, Mary and Louise.
Anna was a teacher for 42 years. She taught elementary, junior and senior high school including home economics in the Peace River Country and later was the librarian at Ronald Harvey Elementary School in St. Albert where she retired in 1984. She was adored by her students and the staff and stayed in touch with many of them over the years.
Anna was the nucleus of our family. She kept family history alive through the sharing of her many photo albums and detailed accounts of her life and the lives of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Anna's enthusiasm for life and everyone she met resulted in a busy social schedule – full of book clubs, scrabble dates, travel to visit family and numerous activities with all of her friends. She was always ready to lend a helping hand with unfailing generosity of spirit.
She will be missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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January 9, 2016
To the Nord Family from the Wallsten Family: We were so saddened to hear of Anna's passing. She was a longtime friend of our family, a teacher of two of us and a dear colleague of mine. Our sympathies go out to the your entire family. Anna was a wonderful person and we are all richer for having known her. Valerie Joan Barrie (Wallsten)
Sue Richardson
January 9, 2016
Peggy, Ron, and kids:
So sorry for the loss of Anna. She was very special. I loved working with her at Ronald Harvey. She will be missed.
January 9, 2016
Peggy, Brian, Terry and Morris
I am so sad to hear of your mother's passing. She was a true pioneer lady in the Manning area. I always loved seeing her at the Moosecall Reunions and seeing her pictures. Treasure your memories.
Mary Aldridge (Spurr)
Sam Woodhall
January 9, 2016
Dear Terry and family, I was privileged to have known Anna who was a gracious and wonderful lady. I offer my condolences on the loss of your dear mother. Lovingly, Sam Woodhall
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Francine Kluthe
January 9, 2016
To all the many families Anna so loved.
Wishing you peace and comfort as you remember a remarkable woman. A wonderful lady who wore so many hats in a life well lived. I was fortunate to know Anna as she sat in my hairstyling chair for so many years. She was a joy to know. I know she will be missed by many. My deepest sympathy.
Verna (Raymond ) Dupuy
January 8, 2016
Mrs. Nord was a teacher who had a sense of humor with the desire and commitment to see us learn the basics in cooking and sewing. I wonder how many times she saw pockets sewn in backwards but still with a chuckle for us and a patience that encouraged us all. Will miss seeing her at the reunion. My sympathies go to all of the family.
Judy McClarty Kushnir
January 7, 2016
Sorry to hear of Mrs. Nord's passing. Such an amazing lady. A fond memory I have of her is 'dancing up a storm' with a group of us much 'younger' women at a Moose Call just a few years ago. She lasted longer on the dance floor then I did. She so enjoyed the annual Mannibg get-together and everyone missed her and her collection of photos at the last Moose Call.
Judy and Fred Carpenter
January 7, 2016
Terry, Wanda and family, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Be assured of our thoughts and prayers. A true lady who loved her family dearly. She will be missed indeed .
January 7, 2016
I am saddened to hear of Anna's passing. She was a kind soul and I regarded her with great respect. I taught with Anna at Ronald Harvey School from 1976-1981. She was always calm and thoughtful with a quick sense of humor! I have thought of her fondly over the years. My condolences are with your family through this difficult time.
Gwen Jones (Almond)
Mary Garland
January 6, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Mrs Nord will surely be missed at our school reunions.
Beverly Henderson
January 6, 2016
Mrs. Nord will be missed at our next school reunion this July I believe she made it to everyone that we had. Our thoughts are with the family
Shirley Ann Brown
January 6, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Grace Whitehouse
January 6, 2016
So sorry for your loss of such a wonderful woman! Anna was the librarian for our daughter in Kindrrgarten and Grade 1. She was also a member of our book club. She was a true role model of how to grow old gracefully-- and stay engaged in life. She will be greatly missed.
January 6, 2016
I'll always remember Mrs. Nord teaching us a banana dish. So patient and always a quick smile. I saw her at the T.A. Norris school reunion - she looked great. Condolences to all the family. Betty (Thomas) Maurice
Lynda (Ash) Mawer
January 6, 2016
Sending our sincere condolences to all the Nord family. Mrs. Nord was one of my favourite teachers. I still think of her each time I begin making a Roux when I hear her coaching me! What a full life she led, and the lives of those she has touched have given us all beautiful memories to cherish.
Patricia with her Mom Mrs. Nord at the 2013 Peace River home coming.
Elsie Pashko
January 6, 2016
Your Mom was a very special person, I was very fortunate to have her as my teacher. Sorry for your loss.
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