52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Week 48
Prompt – Gratitude
I may be prejudiced but I feel nurses are the backbone of any medical team. During our pandemic I am continually amazed at their strength and stamina. They are owed so much gratitude.
Several weeks ago I found an obituary for my cousin – Anne Heide. She was one Uncle George and Aunt Helena's children. I don't believe that I ever met her. After reading her obituary life sketch I wish I did.
Taken on their Pierceland, Sask. Farmland.
She is one of many nurses that I have in my and Bill's family trees. It is with gratitude that I include Anne Bulman; nee Heide story.
Source: FamilySearchFamily Tree
URL: https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-40001-767739057/anne-heide-in-familysearch-family-tre
Gender: Female
Birth: Oct 12 1934; Beacon Hill, Saskatchewan, Canada
Death: Jun 30 1998; Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Siblings: Peter Heide, Helena Heide, David Heide, Melvin Bernard Heide, George Heide, Mary Fehr (born Heide), Frank Heide, John Heide
Life Sketch:
Anne was born on a farm in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan on October 12, 1934. She was one of 19 children. The first word Anne and her siblings learned was 'sharing'. Anne was a good student and was able to skip grade 7. After high school, she attended Bible College for 3 years and then became a nurse's aid. In 1957 she decided to go to Toronto on a holiday. It proved to be a turning point in her life. Denis and Anne met at the York Downs Golf Club where they were both employed. Denis was attracted to her good looks, her intelligence, and her honesty. Three months later they were married. In 1970, when her children Denis, Dan, David and Debbie were eleven, ten, nine and five respectively, Anne commenced a new chapter in her life. She enrolled in Quo Vadus Nursing School and received her diploma in 1972. Quite a feat and definitely a family that supported and encouraged her in this endeavor. She worked at Sunnybrook. Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario, and finally at Scarborough General in the Emergency Department for the past 14 year. She had a passion for her work and took pride in what she did. She was dedicated to her call to be a Registered Nurse. Anne's pride and joy were her children and their individual achievements. She supported them fully in obtaining their goals. She taught them by example to have determination to meet the challenges of life. David is not able to be with us physically but he is with us in spirit. From North Korea, in his email, he shared that he has lost a key reference point in his life, a mom who was compassionate, kind, tolerant and human. Anne was an avid reader, she loved gardening, and knew all her perennials personally. In recent years, Denis and Anne had the opportunity to visit David in Israel, Dan in the Dominican Republic as well as trips to Ireland and the Caribbean. December 23, 1997, is a day that is etched in the minds of all here today. It was very difficult news that hit like a thunderbolt. Anne was up to the challenge. She accepted what could not be changed. She was a soldier in spite of her discomfort. Her attitude was cheerful and upbeat. Denis and family provided a circle of love, support and caring. Sue, Anne's sister and her husband Gary, put their lives on hold and were with her around the clock. Anne's colleagues from the Emergency Dept. consistently were there for her and gave her personalized nursing care. Friends and neighbors have shouldered their support during this difficult time. Denis said, “She made my life. She was the best friend I ever had. There was nothing that we would not do for each other."
Taken from funeral service publication.
Anne worked at Cypress Lodge Alberta 31 July 1955.
With gratitude, I thank you and all the other nurses who presently carry a heavy load in The COVID-19 Pandemic.
Wendy
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