Always Room FOr One More
I’ve only know Annie for about the last 5 years. But boy did she leave a lasting impression. I will forever hold the time that I was blessed with knowing such a magnificent person close to my heart. And will often reflect on our many talks.
Because of Ann Elder I am a better person today. In both my work life and my personal life. Annie had such a way; she encouraged me to take a second yet maybe more serious look at where I wanted to go with my life. Annie had such a special way as to helping you find the answers you were looking for. And often finding the ones you were trying to avoid. Guiding you to what you were really in search of. Now that did not mean she always told you what you wanted to hear.
And sometimes not really telling you anything with words, but gently leading you. Leaving it for you to decide which road would be the best road to take. Not always the easiest road either. Annie had a firm but yet gentle way that made you want to make the best choice, although not always the easiest choice. She always listened with such deepness, seeming to carefully choose her reply as to the conversations at hand.
She showed such a genuine concern for those around her that made it easy to talk to her. Her knowledge and compassion made it also easy to hear her recommendations as to whatever concerned or troubled you. She had a very nonjudgmental way about her. There was such depth in her eyes when she was talking or listening to you. And such a sparkle in her eyes when it was a conversation that was not in need of depth, but enjoyment.
"When I grow I want to be just like you"
“Thank You Annie” for all that you gave to us all. Whether it was a brief encounter with you or years, you left something for us all.
To Tom and all of Annie’s Family my thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathy are with you at this time
Charlie Murray
