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Annie’s family fled to Kiel, Germany, in 1929 and immigrated to Crowfoot, Alta., in 1930. After two successive crop failures, they moved to Coaldale, Alta., in 1931. Annie left school after Grade 7 to help on the farm. She committed herself to Jesus at 14, a decision that guided her life. Annie moved to Calgary in 1958 to train as a nurse’s aide, and worked as a licensed practical nurse at Calgary General Hospital 1959–1984. After retiring, Annie experienced health issues and spent her last 8 years in assisted living.
