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Anna Groskopf Ashmore Obituary
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Rejoice Lutheran Church with Reverend Helmut Yurk officiating. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff.
Visitation will be Wednesday Aug. 22, from 1to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Panhandle Humane Society. Jolliffe Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Anna was born June 15, 1921, near Bayard to Frank and Eva (Knaub) Marsh. She Married Victor Groskopf Jan. 14, 1945, in Gering.
When Anna lost her husband Victor in 1971 she obtained her CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) from Nebraska Western College in May 1974. She always wanted to be a nurse and loved science. Anna worked at Heritage and Beverly Enterprises, and trained many new nursing students. Later she privately sat for various families' parents. She loved her job and the people she cared for. She was able to speak German and cared for many German immigrants. Anna was always able get some of the patients to cooperate with her gentle and kind ways. She retired in 1997.
She loved her children and enjoyed spending time with and cooking for them. Anna also loved flowers, especially the roses grown by her daughter, even though her daughter did not inherit her green thumb. Her son Steve did acquire the green thumb as he does farm in Colorado. The children also teased their mother about whom she liked best, Steve or Vickie. Vickie believed that her mother liked her best. However, Steve says "that's not true," but he didn't get to write the obituary. So he guesses it was Vickie after all.
She loved dogs; especially her dog Tisha and her daughter's dog Molly Ann. Ann could never understand how or why anyone could mistreat any animal, as they needed love, too.
Another love of Anna was music. She could play the piano and the accordion by listening to a song and recreating it. Her favorite color was blue sapphire.
Survivors include her daughter, Vickie and husband Thomas Groskopf-Jones of Gering, son Steven and wife Cynthia Groskopf of Olathe, Colo. and sisters, Molly Specht of Hemingford and Lydia Specht of Greeley, Colo.
Her parents, husband and two brothers preceded her in death.
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STEVEN GROSKOPF
September 20, 2007
MY MOTHER WAS THE PRISE AND MY SISTER VICKI AND I WERE THE WINNERS.
Gloria (Mattley) Yoder
August 23, 2007
I'm so saddened of Anna's passing. I worked with Anna quite few years ago.She took quite a liking for my daughter Kim when she was young and never forgot her on special occasions such as birthdays,graduation.We left your area in 1998 and sorry to say we did not keep in touch.But we still have great memmories of your Mom. Sorry again for your loss,she will be missed.
Lynda Specht
August 22, 2007
We were so saddened to hear of Annie's passing. I am so "thankful" to have visited with her at Northfield during my trip back home in February, where my father lives. She really didn't remember me, but of course she did Gordon. I imagine the last time we were all together may have been Fred and Mollie's 50th celebration. She was a sweetie; we had a great visit. Now I know even more why our children are so attracted to animals - as we love them too! The genes run deep. Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Much love and prayers, Lynda and Gordon Specht
Tami Banghart (Specht)
August 22, 2007
With Deepest Sympathy-
Hoping this message will show you the sympathy that words alone can never say. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott & Tami Banghart
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Regina Ortiz
August 22, 2007
I remember Anna, back at least 25 years ago. My mom Martha used to do Anna's hair at Donley's Beauty Salon in Terrytown for several years. Anna used to come in every week and she always had interesting stories to tell and we would laugh and laugh, she was pretty funny. I always would be with my mom at the shop when I was a kid, so I got to meet her clientel. Anna would bring things for my mom when she would come in like fresh veggies, breads ect. little things like that to share. I always remember her chewing gum, that is my most vivid memory of her too. I am very greatful to have had a relationship with her, and I still remember her after all these years. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathies to her entire family, and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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