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for Anne Ransom
Ashley Belcher
September 20, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Kristie Klaiber Hildreth
September 19, 2008
Anne was a great friend to me during my last year at OU. I loved Anne because she possessed a sense of adventure and was always willing to be silly!
After graduation, Anne met me in Atlanta and we shared an apartment together. It was a difficult time since we were both trying to make our way in life, but we always spent time together talking about things in life that marked our early 20’s: finding our niche after college, struggling to make enough money, new jobs, friends, and, of course, boys. Ultimately, we were trying to figure out where life would lead us...
We lost touch when Anne moved to Ohio and I always wondered if she was married (yes!), if she was happy (yes!) and if she found the work her heart desired (yes!).
I'm so happy to now know that she had all that and more! Like many, I always thought there would be a day that we would have a chance to talk again and catch up... I can't believe that day will not come.
Anne was kind to everyone, and I loved her optimism, to her each day presented itself with opportunity even during the difficult days and I can’t thank her enough for being there for me during some of my tough times. I’m so thankful that I had the opportunity to share those few years with her.
I trust that Anne is with all of those she deeply loved and who deeply loved her.
I hope to one day see her again.
Paul Nichols
September 19, 2008
Tony, Griffin and Gracie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Griffin and Gracie, I am sure your dad, Tony, will take good care of you. I grew up with your dad and spent a lot of time playing sports with him. Your dad is a good man. With deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom.
Paul and Alicia Nichols
Kati Cundiff
September 14, 2008
Anne was my teacher at ECOT and we became very close friends after we realized we were both living in Johnstown. I hope that Anne's family can take comfort in knowing that she's in all of our minds, hearts, and souls and she will continue to live on through each and everyone of us everyday. My deepest condolences go out to Emmy, Bill, Tony, Griffin, Gracie, And the rest of the Mulbarger Ransom family,
Meredith Monturo
September 9, 2008
My husband and I met at OU through Anne. We are so sad for Anne's family and especially her children. Please know you are all in our thoughts and we always think of Anne with great happiness.
What a loss...
Chris Monturo and Meredith (Scioly) Monturo
Rob Dusthimer
September 9, 2008
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Anne. I have fond memories of Anne from High School. Her family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori Evans Hegarty
September 8, 2008
My condolences to the Mulbarger and Ransom families. I remember her as being such a creative person with a beautiful spirit. I am so saddened by her loss.
Laura Hunnicutt Izev
September 5, 2008
My condolences to the Mulbarger and Ransom families. My siblings and I went to school with Anne from Wilson Hill all the way to Worthington High School. She was a beautiful person, sorry for your loss.
Amy, Chris, David, Laura Hunnicutt
Katie Bates
September 4, 2008
Tony, Griffin, and Gracie,
Annie was a wonderful woman that brought joy to so many. She was a loving wife, caring mother, and a joy to anyone she met and she will be dearly missed by all. Annie was a woman of strength, courage, and love and that is something that will live on forever. Remember all of the good times you had with her and know that she will always be watching over you. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Annie, and everyone she touched.
Kelly Gerrity
September 3, 2008
Anne was an angel. In our brief moments together at ECOT, we shared a lot of laughs, fun, insights and memorable moments. We talked a lot of our experiences and our love of our babies which really tied us together. She left a positive impression on me that I will embrace. She was a breath of fresh air and a truly lovely soul. I am lucky to have met her.
Jill (Barton) Strode
September 3, 2008
Matt and Family,
I am sorry to hear about Anne. My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Sylvia Bayon
September 3, 2008
I am so deeply saddened to hear about Anne… she was one of my sisters in ADPi… she shined brightly at the Alpha Delta Pi house… with her beautiful blonde curls and her genuine smile… she was so gifted… I will always remember Anne, for her gentle spirit and kindness… My heartfelt sympathy goes out to her husband, children, parents and family.
Beth Varley
September 2, 2008
I am so sorry for the loss of Anne. She was a wonderful person and a great sister of ADPi. I will be remembering her this weekend with Stand Up 2 Cancer.
Karen Cole Jenkins
September 2, 2008
Although I haven't spoken to Anne much since OU, I know that she would have greeted me like a true friend with a warm smile and hug like no time had passed. I remember her giving spirit, her incredible art talents and her ability to make anyone feel better with kind words. What a loss. Thoughts and prayers are with her family and children.
Ray and Jen Williamson
September 2, 2008
Tony, Griffin and Gracie,
Annie will always be young, she will always be beautiful and she will always be with you. May God bless you and keep you and give you peace.
Beautiful Anne and her beloved dog, Bailey-1993 or 94.
September 2, 2008
Dreama and James Rice
September 1, 2008
I am sorry to hear of Anne's passing. She was a friend that I always looked forward to seeing and her joy of life never ceased to bring a smile to those around her. As a co-worker and also member of WCC, please accept our love and condolences.
Amy Frisch Zoretic
September 1, 2008
I am so sorry and saddened to hear of Anne's passing. I have so many great memories of Anne from OU. Anne's smile could light up a room and she was one of the kindest people that I've ever known. Anne and her family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Patty Hauck
September 1, 2008
Our sympathy is as strong as our fond memories of Annie, our daughter's best friend. Happy times will be remembered as we pray for strength and serenity for those she has left behind.
Connie Stewart
September 1, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Judy Borus
August 31, 2008
Annie was only 5 years old when Mike and I moved to Halligan Ave. It was such a delight to watch this beautiful, bright and lovely child grow up. We've all lost a very special person.
Sandy Schwartz
August 31, 2008
Bill,
Words are inadequate at a time like this. Leonard and I send our thoughts, prayers, and love.
Sandy Schwartz
Michael Smith
August 30, 2008
I am very saddened by the loss of Anne. I would like to express my deepest,deepest sorrow to Bill,Tony,Emmy,her two beautiful children,and the rest of her family and friends. She was a wonderful soul that will live on in our hearts.
Christy Hauck
August 30, 2008
My deepest condolences to Anne’s family and friends. The fond and countless memories from our childhood will always remain. Anne was the first best friend I had in Worthington and at Wilson Hill Elementary. These are the memories that I will always cherish. I know Anne will be greatly missed and I am truly sorry for your loss.
Jenny (Schultz) Rusnak
August 30, 2008
A special memory I have of Annie is from 7th grade. She taught me how to draw a teddy bear. To this day if I draw a bear, I draw the same one Annie taught me. She was always so kind and generous. An exceptional person that will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss. May god watch over you and comfort you in this time.
Sheri Dornhecker
August 30, 2008
I taught with Anne at ECOT and always looked forward to seeing her at faculty meetings. Her smile and her spirit uplifted us all. She was gifted not only for her notable artistic talents but for the love she had for her family and for life itself. Anne was beautiful inside and out, and the world is a better place for her having been here.
Chriss Elliott Hexter
August 29, 2008
I was deeply saddened to hear of this tremdous loss. Annie was my big sister in Alpha Delta Pi. She was a significant reason I joined ADeePi. I will always remember and love her for wearing dirty, paint-covered overalls with Birkenstocks to rush. She was such an amazing, old soul who was always true to her free-spirited self.
My deepest, heart-felt condolences to Annie's family...
Nicole VanSteyn Caldwell
August 29, 2008
I feel so blessed to have had Anne in my life for 21 years.
We met our freshman year in High School and have been friends ever since. We went through many phases of life together, and I feel more like I have lost a sister than a friend. If I can share anything with her family, I want you to know what a special, remarkable person she was. But I know that you already know that.
Someday I hope her children can read these memories and learn more about Anne and the person she was to all of us.
In High School, we did our soul searching together, and spent many long nights talking about our futures. She could brighten any room with her amazing smile, and was the sweetest friend. She was always able to make you feel like you were the most beautiful person, inside and out- even amongst adolescent self-doubt and insecurity.
In college, she was such a self-assured, confident woman who lived life to the fullest and looked at things ‘outside the box.’ She always knew she would be an artist. Her art was such a large part of her life and she loved sharing it with others. She loved the movie ‘Dead Poets Society’ and always cried at the ending. She loved what it stood for- the artist coming of age and a group of young students so positively influenced by a teacher. It was no surprise that she then became an art teacher.
After college she searched for love- and built a life with Tony. She had two beautiful children whom she loved more than anything. She was the kind of mother we all aspire to be, one that could always find the beauty and details in the artwork of a 2 year old, never had a stern voice, and had the patience of Job. She was the kind of person and friend who was always more worried about how you were doing, than about taking care of herself. She was the epitome of self-less, and had such a loving soul.
I remember the exact moment she called to tell me about her diagnosis. We were going to fight it together and there was no doubt in my mind that she wouldn’t win. She was such a fighter. She fought for everyone around her- but mostly for Griffin and Gracie. She did everything she could to have one more year, one more month, one more moment with them. Even towards the end, there was never a negative thought or doubt in her mind that she would survive. She had to be here.
I don’t pretend to understand the rationale behind God’s ultimate plan. Only He knows the reason He has taken one of his brightest back home with him, and away from the ones left here on Earth. Someday I do hope to understand, but until then, things here will be a bit dimmer for all of us.
My prayers are with Bill, Emmy, Tony, Griffin, Gracie and the rest of Anne’s family. She will never be forgotten. She will always live in our hearts.
Debbie Cassel
August 29, 2008
I did not know Anne personally but I knew her grandmother well, Virginia Mulbarger. Through Virginia, I knew Anne was a very special person and strong person whom I admired from a distance. They are now together again...two tremendous ladies who fought hard battles with style and grace! We will always remember your family here at Trillium Place.
Mark and Lisa Stalter
August 29, 2008
Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Stephanie (Jirele) Nixdorf
August 29, 2008
I remember Anne from days at OU in Adeepi. She always had a smile on her face & I remember her being a talented artist. My condolences to her family.
Greg Evans
August 29, 2008
To Bill, Emmy, Matt & Tony,
Annie was a tremendous inspiration to all she knew and loved. She was so courageous in fighting her disease. Annie is my hero.
I know there was a long line welcoming her to Heaven!
Love,
Greg
Andrea Hazen
August 29, 2008
I was devastated and deeply saddened to hear that Annie had passed. I knew she was ill but had no idea it progressed. My sister is good friends with Annie and I have had the pleasure of speaking with her during gatherings at my sister's place. My thoughts and prayers to Tony and Annie's family!
April (Blum) Bertram
August 29, 2008
I was so sad to hear of Anne's passing. I have such fond memories of Anne from OU and living with her in the ADPi house. She was always so happy and full of life - you couldn't help but to smile when you were around her. She will be missed dearly and her family will by in my thougths and prayers.
Jane & Andy Wrzyszczynski
August 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and children.
Marianne Ellen Gehring
August 29, 2008
Even though Annie's life was short, she accomplished a lot. She will always be remembered by us as a courageous, kind, thoughtful, bouncy blonde curly-haired woman! She is sadly missed by the Gehring family.
Mary (Norman) Eisel
August 29, 2008
Sorry to hear about the loss of Anne. I remember growing up with Anne in Worthington. We used to play soccer together & was in the same girl scout troop together. We also went to Wilson Hill together.
She was a sweet person and I am sure she will be missed.
Jennifer Imertreijs
August 29, 2008
Tony, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Eric and Jennifer Imertreijs
Carrie & Craig Schindler
August 29, 2008
To the Mulbarger and Ransom families,
We are so sad to hear of Anne's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Laura Smith
August 29, 2008
Tony and Annie's Family,
I just got the news this morning and my heart dropped. I knew of Annie's illness but not that it had progressed. I still remember the first time I met Annie. It was in a bar and she was singing karaoke and I ended up hooking her up with her future husband, Tony. She was the sweetest gal and always had a smile on her face. She adored children and I was so happy when I heard the news that she was going to have her own. Griffin and Gracie are extremely lucky to have had a mommy like Annie.
My thoughts and prayers will forever be with Annie and you all.
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