Ann MEISSNER

It was an honor to serve as Ann's priest when I was Rector at (the late) St Paul's Church on-the-Hill. She was on the Vestry and headed a committee for development. Always humorous, always competent, always blunt - I loved her and enjoyed her company. Bless her and may she rest in peace and rise in glory!
Fr Phillip Ayers, Portland, OR

Ann was my mentor, my substitute mother, my oh so close friend. She was a big presence who approached the world with clear vision, soft boundaries, and unconditional love. In the last decade, while she suffered all the physical infirmities that I have insisted I would refuse to live through, she taught me the best of all lessons. I would ask "how are you doing Ann," and she would invariably answer, "the inside is just fine." She had learned how to live well inside herself regardless of...

I remember meeting Ann when I was in Minneapolis for her husband, Corb's funeral. It was a good opportunity to connect with family and meet her. I am Peter Kidder's daughter.