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Anne CHEEZEM Obituary

CHEEZEM, Anne Mayer led a joyous and happy life. She passed peacefully July 6, 2020 at her sister's home in North Carolina surrounded by family. She leaves behind many friends and family to cherish their memories of her. Anne was a faithful loyal friend, church member, and family member. She loved to serve others and was incredibly generous with her heart, time and finances. Anne loved her husband, Ken, and they enjoyed traveling and photographing birds, flowers and all kinds of nature. Her favorite designated title was "The Official Tripod Carrier". She and Ken owned KenCheezemPhotography.com. Her extended Mayer and Cheezem family were the focus of her outreach. She was excellent at planning Mayer-family "Pegasus" Vacations and loved being with her Cheezem family. She counted it a privilege to be involved in various Cheezem Family businesses. Anne had many talents. She attended Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, where she met Ken. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture. She became a Registered Landscape Architect in Florida in 1981. She worked for many years as a travel agent and enjoyed being a Reader at the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Largo, FL. She was quick to serve her neighbors by painting and doing landscape projects for her homeowners' community. She also loved to bicycle and run long distances. She competed in many triathlons and marathons.Anne will be missed by many.A private ceremony will be held in Florida.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times from Jul. 11 to Jul. 12, 2020.

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Cindy Shedd

July 12, 2020

I have so many special memories of Anne--her support when I learned that a loved one had been in a serious car crash, the fun our children had with her and Ken when they stayed with them while we were on a trip, and overall, her charming and joyous presence. Anne wa,s and will continue to be a very special person. Happy journeys, Anne! And much love to your family and friends.

JW/JKH

July 11, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the Mayer & Cheezem Families for the loss of your loved one, Anne, and pray God gives you comfort, peace and strength.

Simone Taylor

July 11, 2020

My sincerest condolences to your family for the loss of your loved one, Please except my deepest sympathies.

Steve Shedd

July 11, 2020

Anne was a very dear friend of ours. We lived close to them for 17 years in Florida and spent time with them every week. We also vacationed together many times. The picture of Anne is with me and my grandfather in the Grand Canyon.

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