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Anne GRIERSON Obituary
GRIERSON UE, Anne Margaret
July 8, 1938 – October 2, 2014
Anne passed away peacefully having had friends and family visit her daily. She was born in Winnipeg to Tom and Dorothy Grierson and lived in Grande Prairie, Wetaskiwin, and Drumheller before coming to Vancouver. Anne attended Crofton House School as a boarder and as a day girl. After graduating from U.B.C. she worked there in Graduate Studies until retirement. Anne loved travelling with friends and family and saw much of the world, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and China. UELAC conferences took her across Canada. Occasionally some winter weeks were spent in Hawaii. She was committed to community service through broad interests, Soroptimist International, Community Policing, Vancouver Council of Women and the Chancel Guild of St. Mary's, Kerrisdale. She truly enjoyed the opera, symphony, ballet, and theatre. She pursued her genealogical interests for many years with the BC Genealogical Society and the United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada. Anne will be dearly missed by her many friends and her family. The kind and compassionate care of the staff of 10D, Centennial Pavilion, Vancouver General Hospital is gratefully acknowledged. Service for Anne will be held on Thursday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary's (Kerrisdale) Anglican Church, 2490 W. 37th Ave. (at Larch), Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The SPCA, Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice. Walkey & Company Funeral Directors 604 738-0006
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Carla Busnardo
May 4, 2015
As the news of Anne's passing was shared at our regional conference, I was blessed with members from afar sharing their thoughts of you. You will be missed by all of us.
Mary Jane Ujimoto
October 22, 2014
Anne, for over fifty years you were a kind and loyal friend. You generously drove me to meetings when I was without a vehicle, you graciously hosted our bridge games and mahjong sessions - and served the best homemade chocolate chip cookies that I have ever tasted. Your love of animals was exemplified by the excellent care that you gave my dogs on occasion when I was out of town. They liked going to your home, and I always knew that they were in good hands when they were with you.
Farewell, my friend. I miss you.
Molly James Hawkins
October 21, 2014
It's been many years since Anne and I carpooled to UBC in undergrad, but I am saddened by her death, even though I had not been in touch with her. She did many interesting things in her life and volunteered her time generously. A life well lived.
Colleen Schmidt
October 20, 2014
Anne, your Soroptimist family will miss you ... heaven has another angel tonight. Your legacy will live on in all of the lives you touched.
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October 20, 2014
From the first time we met in the Registrar's office at UBC to the last time I drove you home you were a good friend you will be missed
Pat McKenzie
Karen Brown
October 20, 2014
Anne, I'm so grateful to have known you and enjoyed your company throughout our time together in Soroptimist Club of Vancouver...Your life's contribution is gentle and sure with your commitment and dedication to enpowering women and girls...My heart goes out to your family and friends....Rest easy and watch over us as you are never far from our thoughts and prayers.
Dana Martin
October 20, 2014
Anne ... We will miss you. Thank you for all you have done for Soroptimist. You made a difference in the lives of women and girls.
Ching Shih
October 20, 2014
A falling flower has a thousand of trees to continue it.. Anne's kindness and compassion will be deeply missed and carried on in our community. In honour and in memory of Anne's community work, Soroptimist has funded Anne Grierson Award this year to encourage and recognize young women's volunteering efforts to make a better community and the world. We love you, Anne - our friend & sister. Rest in Peace.
At Soroptimist Luncheon with Anne Grierson, Helen Amstrong, Cora Salvador, Emoke Zimmermann, Pat McKenzie
Emoke Zimmermann
October 20, 2014
Friends are a gift from God. They bring us joy and happiness. And help us in times of need. That's why I can truly say. How glad I am, I had Anne as a friend and Soroptimist sister. God bless!
Cora Salvador
October 20, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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