This is the eulogy that I gave to Rev. Lasko to read at Anne's service.  It is a capsule of her life and what she meant to all of us.  I wanted to share it again.

---Anne was an extraordinary person who lived just a few weeks shy of her 101st birthday.  She was a woman of contrasts -strong, independent and very private but as the same time a loyal friend; a loving sister to two younger sisters, Rose and June, and a younger brother Charles, who has passed away a few years ago, and a sister, Mary and brother Harry who both passed away a lifetime ago when Anne was young; as well as a wonderfully kind and generous aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews and their children.  She was a person who loved her freedom but was the glue that held together a large family that stretches from coast to coast. 
She was in her time:  an entertainer who toured the US and Europe in the 1920's, a struggling working girl in NYC, a successful self-made business woman in Los Angeles with a booming produce business and a restaurant, and woman who enjoyed her retirement- especially on her daily walks in Malibu and later Santa Monica.  She was beautiful and loved dancing and going out on the town.  Her life spanned two continents and a 100 years of history and she lived a more interesting and exciting life than any of us.   
She also touched the lives of many people along the way.  Her love and support helped relatives and friends over the years and we will miss her dearly.  
                                                
I'm so glad you were part of my life.

Dear Anne Lee, you always live in my heart.

Dear Auntie Anne,
Beautiful memories...
Love Laraine, Larry and Jade

Dear Anne Lee,
We will always remember you with fond memories and love. You were a true pioneer and an inspiration to us all. Your warmth, wisdom, and kindness has touched our family in so many ways. We are truly blessed to have known you.
With love,
Nantavadee, Christopher, and Athena Schlereth

Aunt Anne,
               You will always live in our hearts as our beautiful, sophisticated,
generous, thoughtful and successful "Auntie" Anne who so deeply enriched the lives of your family and friends.
               We will miss your warmth and wise counsel, and the happiness which you brought to us through your many kindnesses over the years.
               Rest in Peace.

                                                       Love,
                                                       Randy, Pauline, Laura, and Kathleen

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Anne Lee

September 20, 1911 – August 5, 2012

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