Anne Postnikoff, age 92, of Fischer Place at 100 Mile House, B.C. passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 11, 2011. She was born in Glade, B.C. on January 19, 1919 and in 1958 married John Postnikoff, who predeceased her on January 27, 2002.
As a young woman Anne worked cleaning offices and enjoyed singing in Doukhobor choirs. With a young family she taught Sunday School, cooked in ladies’ catering groups and grew enormous gardens filled with all kinds of fruits and vegetables. She was an accomplished seamstress, baker, and produced beautiful embroidered shawls. Anne will always be remembered for her sense of humour and her warm and generous hospitality.
She is survived by daughters: Dianne Paulus (Andy) of Roberts Creek, B.C. and Marie Allison (Graham) of 108 Mile Ranch, B.C.; granddaughters: Shelley Paulus of Roberts Creek, Jessica and Elizabeth Allison of 108 Mile Ranch; and step-grandson Jayme (Maryann) Allison of Langley, B.C.; and step-great-granddaughters: Annabelle, Grace and Katherine of Langley.
Internment took place at Kinnaird Park Memorial Cemetery in Castlegar, B.C. on December 15, 2011.