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From Steve Sinner
We were a pair for sixty years.
Married for fifty-seven.
Our honeymoon lasted for more than half a century.
The bond between us was like a rope, made of thousands of fibers.
Then came that horrible disease.
It ate away at those fibers; and one by one they were destroyed.
After eight years only one – life itself - was left.
That fiber broke today, and we are a pair no longer.
Thank you, Anne, for having been.
Love forever,
Steve
Obituary for Anne M. Sinner
Anne M. Sinner, 76, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Thursday, April 4, 2019, at home.
A Celebration of Anne’s life will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Trimble Pointe, 701 12th Street, Moline, Illinois, beginning with a memorial service in the Horizon Room on the upper level at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. John Horn officiating, and continuing with a hospitality gathering in CityView Celebrations on the lower until 4:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to The Figge Art Museum, Quad City Symphony Orchestra, or WVIK Radio.
The former Anne Marie Meyer was born May 29, 1942, in Alexandria, Minnesota, to Harry and Martha (Westerberg) Meyer. She was united in marriage to Stephen K. Sinner on February 17, 1962, in Mason City, Iowa. Anne attended Mason City High School, Mason City Junior College, and the University of Iowa.
Anne worked in health insurance claims processing for Aetna, then Deere & Co., where she retired in 2002. As a member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, she was active in Altar Guild and Bell Choir. She was a charter member of the Bettendorf Park Band and also played clarinet in the Quad City Wind Ensemble many years ago. Anne and Steve enjoyed travel, particularly cherishing the memories of trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. She was a voracious reader, especially enjoying English History.
She is survived by her husband, Stephen K. Sinner of Bettendorf; brothers Robert (Sharon) Meyer of Mason City, and Weston (Jahn Light) Meyer of Calgary, Alberta; daughter, Janet (Mike) Cole of Howell, Michigan; grandson Anthony Cole of Iowa City, Iowa; granddaughter Rachel (Kevin) Akins, and great-granddaughter Kaylee Akins of Davenport, Iowa.
The family appreciates the excellent care provided by Good Samaritan Society - Services@Home and UnityPoint Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed at TrimbleFuneralHomes.com.
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David Johnson
I've known Ann since Junior High and can say only very positive things about her. I met my wife in High School and didn't marry until after collage but still a very good time together these many years. Thus, Steve, I can identify with your words of wisdom and have a pretty good understanding of the trials and tribulations you have and will go through. Considering everything, your comments are quite elegiant. Thanks for sharing them.
Dave Johnson
Robert, W Johnson
Steve, You mentioned our many great teachers, Mr. Meyer was one of them. He was central in my early time in Mason City and I see him often in my mind recollctions of those times,
We have a great class with a lot of good people,
Sincerely,
Bob Johnson
Donald Gasaway
I have nothing but fond memories of both Steve and Anne. Anne and I were often dance partners in Jr. High during the phys ed classes. The world is a little more lost since her passing. All the best to Steve and the family.
Jacqueline Laskewick (Carbone)
Steve, I am very saddened by the passing of Anne....she was such a good person who I had know since junior high school days.....I remember when you 2 were at Iowa State and lived in married student housing in Pammel Court, kind of right behind us......I also remember you had made a living room carpet from remnants and they were put together so artfully......Take care and best regards, Jackie Laskewick Carbone