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Anna Gerry Obituary

Anna Marie Gerry, 81, left this world on May 11, 2016 to be with her beloved husband and best friend, John Aaron Gerry, who preceded her in death (2004). She was born on April 11, 1935 to Dominic & Mildred Dallafior in Crystal Falls, Michigan, youngest of four children. She married Johnny on August 8, 1953 in Crystal Falls, Michigan. Anna devoted her life to not only Johnny and supporting his career as an Air Force officer, but to her children, family & friends.

Anna is survived by her six children, daughters Jonna Leigh Gerry, Jami Lynne Buckhouse & her husband Jim, Pegge Dawn Gerry, Tammi Rae Rabik, Valeri Jean Hirst & her husband Greg and by their son John Douglas Gerry, as well as 15 grandchildren, preceded in death by her oldest grandson (2016). She is also survived, loved and adored by her many great-grandchildren who called her Nona.

Anna is retired from ENT Federal Credit Union. She loved to ski and play golf. Her biggest enjoyment was being with her family and many friends, she had a special gift of giving a piece of her heart to all she met, making each and every person feel like the only one in the world. She loved going back to their hometown of Amasa, Michigan each summer for a couple months and spending time with family and childhood friends. She also loved going to casinos and her longtime hobby was stamping.

Services are 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 21 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 4925 Farmingdale Drive.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Memorial Hospital Foundation, 1519 E. Boulder Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 in memory of Anna Marie Gerry.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on May 18, 2016.

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Barbara DeJarnette

May 21, 2016

What fabulous neighbors your parents were! Anna was a gift in our lives and we are so sad to hear of her passing. What a wonderful woman!
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Jim and Barb

May 18, 2016

To the family. We always cherished the time we were fortunate to have had with Anna (and family), and often wished for more time that distance would not allow. We always thought of Anna as our lomg-time closest friend. Anna was one of a kind. Her precious personality made you feel like you were the most important person in the crowd and we are sure other friends felt the same. At each parting we always wished for more time together. We have missed her charm since our last visit and her absence will linger always. Please keep in touch. Gordon & Peggy Harman, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Dave and Merita Kimball

May 18, 2016

We will miss this beautiful, loving, talented lady. She was such a good, sweet friend.

May 17, 2016

Anna was such a sweet and amazing lady. She was such a great friend to Vonnie, who loved her so much! Our prayers go out to the family for strength and peace. Anna will be missed! Love, Paul and Carolyn Peterson

Claude Skelton

May 16, 2016

Jami and Family
Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time as you morn the loss of your Mom/Grandmother
Claude & Amy Skelton

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