Obituaries

STEFFENSEN, Anne Marie

Anne Marie Steffensen passed away peacefully at home on Feb 11th, 2018 in West Kelowna while surrounded by her loving family.
Born August 19th, 1932 in Oslo, Norway, Anne travelled to Vancouver, Canada in 1954. It was in Vancouver on a ski bus to Hollyburn Mountain that Anne met Edmund in 1955. Luck brought them together and love kept them together always. Married in Vancouver on October 29th, 1955, they remained in Vancouver to raise their 3 kids. Anne was a loving, understanding and kind mother to her children and to everyone she met. To Edmund she was his beautiful and caring wife, his everything. Her family meant the world to her and she loved every moment she had with her husband, children and beloved grandchildren. Anne was always immensely grateful for the life she had in Canada with her family. She enjoyed the many years of gardening, hiking, skiing, boating, going to the cabin and travelling.
Surviving are her loving husband, Edmund, her son Paul and wife Karen, and 2 grandchildren, Marina and Karl all of Ontario; her son Eric and wife Lois and 3 grandchildren, Greg, Christine and Mark all of North Vancouver; her daughter Barbara and husband Greg and 3 grandchildren, Eric, Scott and Emma all of West Kelowna.
There will be no funeral service as per her wishes. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Central Okanagan Food Bank in her memory would be appreciated. Condolences maybe sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, 250-762-2299.

Condolence Messages

Feb 21, 2018
Although I only knew Anne for a short time, she was truly a lovely lady. Always smiling and gracious. My heartfelt condolences to Ed and her family.

Eris
Feb 21, 2018
It's been a pleasure knowing Ann and having her as a neighbour for the past 20 years. Dave and I will miss her smiling face.

Dave & Audrey
Feb 20, 2018
We have fond memories of our folk dancing days, practices and performances. She will be missed.

Bev and Wilf Akerlund
Feb 20, 2018
Ed and family: A real surprise to hear of Anne's passing. Always so soft-spoken and caring, she will be missed.

Agnes and Lloyd Coltman
Feb 20, 2018
It was our pleasure to know Anne.

As for you Ed, life sucks and then-- you know.

Look after yourself and we will keep in touch.

Wendy & Frank
Feb 20, 2018
Ed and family, I am so sorry to hear about Anne! I have many fond memories from Sons of Norway days. A big hug to all of you.

Fern Teleglow