Ann C. Schroeter

October 15th, 1924 - November 21st, 2009

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Ann C. Schroeter passed away November 21, 2009, at her home of four years, Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Los Alamos, NM, at the age of 85. Ann was born Lula Ann Clark on October 15, 1924, in Arcola, Illinois, to John Henderson Clark and Lelia Ellen Clark. She was the youngest of seven including a sister who died as an infant. Ann left Arcola after high school and moved to Louisville, Kentucky, where she worked in a department store and joined the USO to provide dance partners for the troops stationed in Louisville. It was at the USO that she met the love of her life, Theodore (Ted) H. Schroeter, Jr. Upon the end of WWII, she traveled by train to New Mexico to be married in Grant County. She and Ted raised two daughters in Grant County, where Ann lived until Teds death in 1976. Ann was active in Martha Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and in the First United Methodist Church, Bayard, New Mexico, and worked for the Silver City Daily Press for fifteen years. Most of all, she was devoted to her husband, her children and her grandchildren. After Teds death, she moved to Odessa, Texas, to be closer to her oldest daughter. For many years, she traveled between the homes of her two daughters, spending time with her four grandchildren. Her family circle was expanded in 2005 when she moved into Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she found a loving and caring staff.
Ann was preceded in death by her father and mother; her four brothers, Armond, Frank, Jim, and John; her two sisters, Amy Letner and Myrtle Clark; her husband Ted; and her son-in-law, David Whytlaw. She is survived by her daughters Penny Whytlaw of Little Elm, Texas, and Debbie Reiss of Los Alamos, New Mexico; her son-in-law Rick Reiss; her grandchildren Tom Whytlaw and wife Jennifer of Frisco, Texas, Brian Whytlaw and wife Reagan of Odessa, Texas, Rikki Reiss Bettinger and husband Chris of San Antonio, Texas, and Jason Reiss of McKinney, Texas. She is also survived by five beautiful great grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. The circle of life goes on.
The family would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to the present and past staff of Sombrillo who gave of themselves to provide a safe and loving place for Ann to spend her last days. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Los Alamos Retirement Community (the non-profit organization for Sombrillo) 1010 Sombrillo Ct., Los Alamos, NM 87544, or to a charity of your choice. A celebration of life will be held in Grant County next summer. The guestbook can be signed at www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com. Ann will be laid to rest with her husband in Ft. Bayard National Cemetery, Ft. Bayard, New Mexico, but we all know she is dancing in heaven with the love of her life. Rivera Family Funeral Home of Espanola (505) 753-2288 toll free (800) 443-4854 www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com

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	Name	Ann C. Schroeter
	Date of Birth	October 15th, 1924
	Date of Death	November 21st, 2009
	Home Town	Arcola, IL, US

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	Funeral Home	Rivera Family Funeral Home - Santa Fe
	Address	Los Alamos NM United States

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Mary Jane Malone published a tribute .

Praise God for Ann and the wonderful legacy of the family that she raised. God bless you all.
MJMalone


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Mr. & Mrs. Joe Zamora published a tribute .

May Ann rest in peace and peace and love to the family!


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Tom, Liz & Lucas Rock published a tribute .

All our love and prayers to you Debbie and family. We are blessed to have met and visited with your mother Ann.


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Rose Mary Rivera published a tribute .

Rick & Debbie:
My deepest sympathy to you both and your family. She is dancing in heaven with the angels carefully watching over you. God bless you and comfort you.


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Sharon Watson published a tribute .

Debbie and Rick,
The boys and I are so sorry for your loss. I have fond and funny memories of Ann from our days in Los Alamos. Our prayers are with you.
Love,
Sharon, Brian and Kevin


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Willa Jean And Kathy Tow Brown published a tribute .

There are no words that can express how one feels at the loss of such a dear lady.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you


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Joella Mortillaro published a tribute .

Her Journey's Just Begun

Don't think of her as gone away -
Her journey has just begun
Life holds many facets
The Earth is only one
Just think of her as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years
Think how she must be wishing
That we could know today
How nothing but our sadness
can really pass away
And think of her as living
In the hearts of those she touched
For nothing loved is ever lost-
And she was loved so much.

~ Ellen Brenneman

I enjoyed her as I would visit with her daily, I will miss her, she was a wonderful person. With my deepest sympathy. Joella Mortillaro


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Jerry And Cindy Hill published a tribute .

Penny and Debbie,
What a beautiful woman you had as a mother!! I have cherished memories of your parents and mine square dancing together when we were young. I agree that she and your dad ARE dancing in heaven--square dancing with mine once again!
Much Love,
Jerry and Cindy


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Wayne & Sharon Socha published a tribute .

We're so sorry for this sad news and our prayers and love go out to the entire family.


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Anita And Dave Dunmar published a tribute .

Debbie and Rick,

Our prayers are with you during this time. What a wonderful life she had and was able to enjoy it for 85 years! Indeed the circle of life continues with Miller.

God Bless,

Anita, Dave, Kameron & Thad


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Karen, Jay, And Shannon Stovall published a tribute .

Penny, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family; your mom had such a gentle spirit. We're glad you all are celebrating her life: what a tribute to her and all that she was to you. Know how much she loved you all and that she is now at peace. Love, Karen & Jay


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Bonnie Helterhoff published a tribute .

My sincere sympathies to Penny and all of her family.
Losing a parent is always difficult. I hope that the memories you all share of happier times will sustain you through this difficult time.


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Jeri Bishop/stev Morgan published a tribute .

All our love to you Debbie Reiss and your wonderful family. Ann (Grandma) was a very special. We enjoyed the time that we spent with her. How lucky she was to have had such a loving family. God be with you. Lots of love and hugs. We will be here to help you get through the days ahead.


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Kim Trujillo published a tribute .

My deepest and heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family during this difficult time. I am a former employee of Sombrillo and enjoyed spending time with Ann. She was a lively spirit who enjoyed life. She will be dearly missed.


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Ann Hayes/pat Soran published a tribute .

All our love and condolences to Debbie Reiss and her family. Ann was a very special lady and we will miss her.


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Matthew & Kelly Rivera published a tribute .

Please accept our condolences from my wife and I, and also from the staff of Rivera Family Funeral Homes.


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October 15th, 1924 - November 21st, 2009

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