In Loving Memory of
Annie Quist
January 12, 1933 – November 2, 2022
Funeral Service on Saturday, November 12, 2022
2:00 PM PST
Valley View Funeral Home
14644 72 Ave, Surrey, BC
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Dear Annie……what a wonderful service for a wonderful lady. Thinking of all her family that will be missing her. We are grateful for the life she lived amongst us. George and Diana Jubenvill
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It was a privilege to know Annie. I often think of my Sunday morning meetings at Newman’s with Annie and Leonard. I remember her beautiful spirit. I remember her often wiping away a tear as we passed the emblems. I remember the warmth you felt in their farm house in Ladner. I knew I could go years without seeing them and when I did they would be the exact same as I had always known. Their constancy was reassuring. Annie would be the most surprised person ever to know how her joyful humble spirit has touched our lives.
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Annie was a lady with a beautiful spirit. Ralphs first memories of Annie and Lennert almost go back to the days when they arrived in Canada. Renai remembers the tremendous cooking that Annie turned out when she cranked up the heat in that great wood stove in the old farmhouse in Ladner. Not to mention all the tricks the kids would play on trusting Annie! Annie could start all the hymns all through the years from a Words Only hymn book cuz she didn’t read music apparently? The last visits I had with Annie then Lennert in the two separate care facilities the day after Phyllis Olson’s funeral are something I will never forget. I was inexpressibly inspired by their rich spirit. A life well spent for others.
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Always looked forward to attending Union Meeting in their home. There was always such a warm welcoming spirit there.
Sincere condolences to all the family.
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My favorite memory of Annie includes Leonard, of course. About 40 years ago when I was about 20 I was flying into Vancouver airport but the fog was so bad that all the planes that day were being re-routed to sit on the runways of airports in other areas. I was to have arrived in the morning and I finally landed in the late evening, hungry, thirsty, tired and no idea what I was to do next. The bus I was to have taken to Seattle had left hours before without me being able to phone home to tell my mother I wouldn’t be on the bus. The airport was jammed with people but as I walked along a hallway made by a railing there were Annie and Leonard standing right at the railing. I gasped and said “Are you here to get me?” They said “No, we’re waiting for Stan and Cindy but we’ll take you.” And they did take me home, fed me and I stayed the night. The next morning Leonard took me to the border to meet the bus home. I have always felt that God had them stand by that railing because otherwise I never would have seen them in that crush of people and it wasn’t even the part of the airport where Stan and Cindy would be arriving at.
Forever thank you for your kindness. Love, Gayla
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Proverbs 31v 10-31.
These verses I thought of on hearing of her passing . Onward to better things..
Outward reaching of care .Inward discipline-so Annie .
Thinking of you all .
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Many many good memories of Ladner Dairy years. Remember watching Len pull one of his cows out of a muddy ditch she had gotten stuck in. He put in some long, hard hours making a living for his family.
Annie was a sweet lady, always kind, always a smile.
Wonderful service, glad we got to listen.
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It is good to remember when Annie& Leonard arrived in Ladner from Holland in 1953. They were sponsored by Louise & Ole Hagen to be on the dairy farm with them. As a young person,I remember their effort to learn English which they did quite quickly so they need not continue to speak Dutch in meeting. This was always something that caught the attention of kids was to hear them speaking in their native tongue..Annie always had a winning, spontaneous smile that will be remembered. We know she was a capable, helpmate to Leonard which proved faithful to their 67 years of marriage. I am grateful for good memories in Ladner days and later in Savona and Kamloops, Damaris &Larry
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Thinking of you all in the loss of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Special thoughts are with Leonard.
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We are thinking of you all and so glad to be able to listen in today. As you say a final goodbye your hearts will be full of Gods comfort and many memories to cherish.
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Thank you for providing the opportunity to view the service via live stream. Annie will be missed. Condolences to all the family and friends that she touched with her pure heart. A beautiful legacy to be remembered for her heart, faith, family, friends. She was a very special woman.
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Buy the gold, undimmed unchanging; Buy the spotless raiment white; Rich and clothed, with eyes anointed, Daily walk in God’s pure light.
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Dear Leonard, Jana, Maryann, Stan and families: our lives were richer for just knowing our friend, your wife, and mom Annie. A beautiful lady who was a privelege to know. We send our deep condolences and sympathies to you all. Please know we are thinking of you all.
Gordon Phillips
Melva Radom
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Rest in Peace sweet Annie..we will miss you. It was a pleasure to know you.
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Karen and I are so sorry to not be home to be with you today. When Lenard, Annie and Jenna arrived in Canada our family was privileged to have them near and have fellowship for many years together. Our father worked with Lenard and we had many wonderful times together as families grew. All our days in Ladner always included the Quist’s. It is with love and care that we think of you all today. Annie and her warm welcoming smile will be part of our memory of her. She was a dear and gracious lady.
With love and care, Keith & Karen
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Annie was such a wonderful example. Our thoughts are with you Len and family.
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Dear Sweet, Kind, Thoughtful Annie. Loved her beautiful smile, it just lit up her whole face & eyes. Thinking of you all, Lenard, Jana, Maryann, Stan and all the family. She is missed so much, and at the same time there is such Thankfulness that she is now in her wonderful eternal home. Hugs of Love & Care, Lauri
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Delbert/Penny Lewis, Pincher Creek, Alberta. Deepest Sympathy to All the Quist Families, and Special Love to Dear Lennard.: We truly join in the feelings of your loss! The Ole and Louise Hagen family, go back long years, when special privileges come to them, new neighbors, Lennard/Annie Quist, Jannika from Holland, come to reside on the Sunrise Dairy Farm in Ladner, where Lennard was employed.. Remember gathering in meeting together, as they struggled with the language, and likely didn’t understand much but felt the spirit!! AND kept faithful! As young children, Dutch was most fascinating, and alone we would speak our Dutch. We discovered how noisy and fun their wooden shoes were, too! Thanks for the “Good old days, and for being good sports!” Just some treasures, we’ll pass along for the younger generations. Our love to all, Delbert and Penny Lewis(nee) Hagen.
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We never had any long conversations with Annie but we always knew, because of her spirit, we were in good company.
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Thinking of you all–as you gather in remembrance of your loved one!
Don and I so enjoyed our times with Annie and Leonard–we will all miss her lovely smile and beautiful spirit…she leaves a wonderful example for us to follow!
Love and caring thoughts to each one of you
Shirley
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Dear Maryann & family
News of Annie’s passing just reached me. Wonderful memories of meeting in Leonard & Annie’s home many years ago. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Love Nancy
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Dear Leonard, Stan, Cindy and family, Maryann Calvin and family.
Our heartfelt love and condolences to you all at this time of bereavement.
Such good memories of Annie.
Love Rob n Elva Stapleton
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Dear Annie gone on to her long home. SO glad for her, no more pain, sorrow, loss…..safe in His bosom.. Now there is great adjustment without your loved one but glad to think you will have much comfort. Wishing you rich portions of His Spirit and comfort each day. Am hoping to view the service, and very glad for that opportunity. With kind thoughts and love, Betty G.
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My dear Lenard and children and families
I feel very privileged to have been often en Annie and Lenard’s home … their love for God’s people and God was outstanding . We saw them reach out to help those in need … the love of God was very evident in their spirit abd actions . Many today are grateful for their love , a love that God put in their hearts and they shared it . I am one of the grateful recipients , with love and sympathy from your auntie Gail down here in Chile
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We met Annie and Leonard in 1966, by accident. Their neighbour across the street was Ralph’s aunt (who we were visiting.) She told us to go across and introduce ourselves because “they are your people.” Annie answered the door to my knock and I asked her if she knew Harold Stewart – one of the very few workers I knew at the time. She opened the door wide and invited us in. I was thrilled at the response. From then on, they were extra special people to us. They will be missed.
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We have many fond memories of attending Sun morning mtgs at Lennie & Annie’s when we were out visiting Daryl & Cindy & Family. We also enjoyed stopping by for a visit and Annie had the most delicious home made soup!
Our Sympathy goes out to all. Harold & Kathie Lewis
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Annie was a dear soul . We have many memories of days gone by, never wavering from her eternal purpose . an inspiration to us all. Our thoughts are with Lenard and the family and the comfort God will provide .
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Such good memories from our days at the coast.you will miss her
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There are so many good memories of Annie and Leonard. They have been special to many of us over many years. It was so lovely to have time with them there at Calvin and Maryann’s home. It is so true that it’s the love for God that opened the door to so many good times together. Now Annie has gone on to the very thing she has prepared for all these years. She leaves behind the gift of a faithful life well lived.
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It was our good fortune to have known her as a neighbor and friend. She was however, so much more. Her kindness, gentleness and loving smile will remain as a constant reminder of the beautiful woman we will remember as long as memory serves us.
The Gibson family.
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Your dear Annie (wife, mother, grandmother) was the epitome of the virtuous woman (Prov.31: 10-31). Her simplicity and sincerity were so genuine. I always noticed whenever we, or anyone else, spoke to Annie, her face lit up in smile! ~ A very dear lady. Sincere condolences to all her family, Don & Edith-Anne Clegg
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The dearest lady whom I have known since I was born in grandma and grandpa’s home. She was my mother’s assistant, my baby sitter…….and just lovely, kind and tender. I loved her!
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Dear Calvin & MaryAnne, Stan & Cindy, Janna & all the family….thinking of each one of you these days as we share in the loss of your dear mom, grandma, & great grandma. We will always remember her simplicity & courage & feel thankful for the time shared in fellowship of faith these last years while she & uncle Leendert were living in Savona. Thankful for our Comforter who will keep. Love to each one of you all.
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Fond memories of Annie quietly living the life of a “mother in Israel”
Thoughts and prayers go out to family and close friends who are both grieving and rejoicing! 🎶 Joy and Sorrow interwoven love in all we see 🎶