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Ann Dinsmore Forman Ann Dinsmore Forman born July 31, 1958 in Annapolis, Maryland and died in Austin, Texas January 28, 2010 after a long and brave battle against breast cancer. Ann, a highly recognized Assistant District Attorney for Travis County, devoted her career to public service, protecting abused and neglected children. She took great pride in her two children and loved to learn about different cultures which she explored first- hand through travel. Ann was preceded in death by her father, Ovid Thomason Forman and mother Ruth Dinsmore Forman. Survived by husband Peter Staats and children Cole Thurgood Staats and Willa Ruth Staats. Also survived by Melinda Forman; Regis and Nancy Forman Mobley; Thomason Cole Forman and John Kennedy; and many loving extended family members and friends. Services will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1164 San Bernard, Austin, Texas on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. Per her wishes, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MD Anderson, P.O. Box 297967, Houston TX 77297 or CASA of Travis County, 6330 Hwy 290E, Ste 350, Austin TX 78723. Obituary and guestbook online at http://wcfish.com

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Jan. 31, 2010.

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Laurie Jones-Smith

February 4, 2010

It was always so fun to drop Skylar off at the house. You always were welcomed in by all and Ann always shared what was going on. When you left you always felt the energy and love and carried with you.

Peace and love to you Peter, Cole and Willa

Laurie

S. K.

February 2, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 2, 2010

I have such fond memories of all of you. I remember having Cole in kindergarten and meeting Ann for the first time. Such a wonderful, caring and vibrant person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patricia Salcher

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February 2, 2010

I had the pleasure of getting to know Ann through CPS. She is a beautiful person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

February 2, 2010

What a wonderful neighbor and even greater friend. We will miss her dearly.

The Cole Family -
Jackson, Joel, Tyler and Johnathon Cole
Sandra and Jim Cole
Jim, Tara and Tasha Cole.
Cynthia, Michael, Jaqueline and Austin Satter

Sandy Cole

February 2, 2010

Peter, Cole and Willa

We send our deepest sympathy and prayers. Ann was a truly wonderful person and we, and certainly Jack and Tyler, will surely miss her and her beautiful smile.
~ Jack, Tyler, Sandy, and Jim Cole

Jack, Tyler, Sandy, and Jim Cole

February 1, 2010

Peter, Cole and Willa

We send our deepest sympathy and prayers. Ann was a truly wonderful person and we, and certainly Jack and Tyler, will surely miss her and her beautiful smile.

shannon davis

February 1, 2010

I had the distinct honor and privilage of working with Ann as a CPS caseworker. I will always remember her putting her hand on top of mine to calm me down when I was getting upset. She knew just when to give me support or just a little hint to wait for my turn to speak. Ann was the most passionate, dedicated and friendly DA I worked with during my 10 year tenure. Ann truly made a difference in the lives of so many children. She leaves a legacy...

D Nicholson

February 1, 2010

May you rest in peace, Ann and to the family, you are in my thoughts a prayers. She was truly a fighter.

February 1, 2010

I am very sorry to hear about Ann - my sympathies are with your family.

Jill Bramblett

January 31, 2010

I offer the Forman family my condolences and pray that the "peace of God that excels all thought will guard your heart."

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