I enjoyed Anna Mae's company so much, first at quilting group, at the Kalamazoo Art Museum, and later when I moved to the Fountains. She was a good friend indeed. We were able to cover the local Saturday "handmade" craft sales and shows together. I remember Anna Mae suggested a beautiful top to me that I wore for years! Green I think it was. It was so much fun to be with Anna Mae. She knew lots of folks and enjoyed chatting with the all. She spread her many interests to others and her friendship to so many!

Posted by Marcia Adams on June 17, 2023

On behalf of the William Jewell College Chemistry department we offer our condolences. We are proud of the legacy that Anna Mae built and applaud her courage to work in the field of chemistry at a time when women were very rarely seen in the lab. She is an inspiration to all our students to push boundaries and we celebrate her accomplishments.

Posted by Dr. Shane Price (William Jewell Chemistry Department Chair) on June 9, 2023

Anna Mae always seemed to have a smile on her face whether it be at Log Cabin Guild meetings or their quilt retreats. She so enjoyed the socializing and artistic talent of her quilting friends. Her glowing personality will be missed by everyone who knew her. A life well lived. My condolences to the family. How proud you must be of her.

Posted by Linda Bultema on June 4, 2023

I met Anna Mae at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts where I was the front desk receptionist for 24 years. I am a potter, so also remember chatting with her in the pottery studio. Whenever she came to visit the museum, she would chat with me at the front desk for a bit. I always enjoyed our conversations. I liked her. I’m sorry to hear of her passing, but indeed she had a life well lived. My condolences to her family.

Posted by Maria Scott on June 3, 2023