ANNE MARIE GILLETT

A Bruce and Anne photo from Bellingham's Royal Inn, 1960 or 1961, remains where it was five years ago, not five feet from where I'm tapping this note, above my study's desk. Bruce is sturdy and immaculate, with his height almost exactly matching his string bass. Anne is elegant at the keyboard, with her radiant face in the photo's exact center. They're surely together now, as then, and remain in my mind and heart, along with their dear friends Gene and Harriet Hatch, as music- and...

I really enjoyed working with Anne in Stanwood. Her positive enthusiasm drew people to her!Kent Lassinger

We will remember Anne and Bruce for the Christian love and joy they showed to all they met, and for their devotion to each other. We were privileged to have had them in our lives as very dear friends. The kindnesses and courtesies they showed to our family were innumerable. We rejoice that they have been reunited with each other, and we look forward to the day when we will all be together again!

May God comfort you all as you remember dear Anne!

-The Pearce Family

I was blessed to get to spend some time with Anne two years ago when she had broken her arm. Kristi and I were able to break her out of the nursing home and go out to lunch to some of her favorite places. She was so grateful but we were the ones who were blessed with stories of the times she had spent with Bruce at these places and the fun they had together.

I remember the Sunday road trips we would take when I was younger and the paddle that was kept in the glove compartment...

I was very fortunate to be Anne's family doctor for a number of years until my retirement in 2016. It always brightened my day to see either her name or Bruce's name on my schedule in the morning. She was always so full of fun and I can still hear her laughing. At the end of the visit I would usually say something like "see you soon raccoon" and she would say "see you later when your legs are straighter!"
I remember, soon after I met her, running into her in a restaurant in Anacortes...

I am so grateful to have lived near Grandma Anne as a Mom of young children. She delighted in seeing and hearing stories about all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Grandma Anne generally could be counted on to chuckle through my children's misadventures. Grandma Anne and Grandpa Bruce thoroughly enjoyed my children's birthday parties. Amid the chaos and noise, you could find them with big smiles. I will hold this picture of them in my heart, united and smiling down on all...

I will always remember:

Her infectious laugh, and beautiful smile.

Her sense of humor, and her sense of adventure.

The precious gift that she gave me by sharing the stories and photos of our ancestors.

Her talent, her beautiful music.

Her love of animals.

Her awe of the beauty of her home state of Washington, and her desire to share that with me.

Her way with words.

Her love of her family and...

Jill and family, Bruce and Anne were such delightful fun loving couple we met years ago at St. Paul's. Enjoyed their music and when Bruce passed away I would run into Anne many times at the grocery store and we would have a lengthy chat and she was so lost without Bruce by her side. They are together now and making music from Heaven. Thinking of you at this difficult time Jill and pray all those wonderful memories will be a comfort to you and family now. Blessings, Karen Halgren

Jill et al...
Sorry to hear of your loss. As I read your Mom's life story, all I could do was smile. I see her grinning and laughing her trademark laugh...and smile myself. Let's all play a little jazz in her honor!