Anna R. Deister-Middaugh, 78, of Houston Lake, MO passed away Friday, January 31, 2014 at her home. She was born March 16, 1935 in Ashtabula, OH to Joseph and Susie (Novak) Yudin. Anna graduated high school in Colorado Springs, CO and spent 20 plus years as a nurse for Dr. Sawyer’s pediatrician office in Gladstone, MO. Following that she was employed as the office manager for Home Cleaning Centers of America.
Anna was of the Catholic faith and former member of St. Therese Parish. In her spare time she enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, tending to her flowers, family trips to Colorado and camping with her children. She was always ready for a cold beer and giving her children and grandchildren a hard time. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Larry Middaugh; and a sister, Eleanor May. Survivors include her children, Kim Deister-McMillian (Mike) of Parkville, MO, Teri Deister of Houston Lake, MO, and Bryan Deister of Kansas City, MO; seven grandchildren, Kirby, Cory, Andrew, Brittany, Kiya, Brandan and Jessica; two great grandchildren, Alex and Sydney; a niece, Donetta Harmon; and nephew, Dana Keith May.
The Rosary will be prayed at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2014 at the Meyers Funeral Chapel in Parkville, where the family will receive friends until 7:00 p.m. Friends are also invited to continue celebrating Anna’s life with the family on Saturday, February 8, from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Jockey Club in Riverside, MO, where a pot luck dinner will be held. Memorial contributions are suggested to Crossroads Hospice. Memories of Anna and condolences may be left online at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
We are sorry for your loss ann was such a great person SHE will live on in our memories forever….My heart felt condolences to you and your family.
Momma, you were such a strong ass woman…..you raised us 3 kids all on your own…and you did an amazing job!!
You were such a loving a good hearted woman! My house feels so empty without you here as does my heart!!
I love you momma and I miss you sooo very much! My life will never be the same without you!
I know that you will always be with me in spirit, but I want you back so much…..a part of me died when you did…..but I will always be your guardian angel….and I will try to stay strong because I know you would want that!
Don’t you worry bout Kiya and I! We will be okay…. 🙁
I love you more than life itself,!
So sorry for your loss. Anne was such a delight to be around..Always a smile on her face, and song in her heart.
Ann always had a beautiful smile. She was soft spoken, but she fought any obstacle life threw at her in a strong dignified manner that one would not expect from a petite beautiful blond. She supported and raised three children on her own and did a magnificent job. She will be greatly missed by anyone that had the pleasure to meet and know her like I did. My condolences to
Ann’s three children, grandchildren and family.
Hugs & my Heavy Heart are with the family at this painful time. Soon death will itself be overcome, but in the meantime, I pray the Lord bless you with His Peace and comfort through this trial and hole in your lives!
Teri, I will never forget our adventure with your mom to ELP and the JC. Ann was a beautiful person inside and out. I am so sorry for your monumental loss. God bless you and your family. May He walk with you through this valley.
Much Love,
Sherri aka Thelma
Momma Ann, I will miss you! I have so many wonderful memories of growing up and being part of your extended family, You always had good advise for Teri and I. We had such fun being in your home and just hanging out! My first vacation to Branson and Silver Dollar City was with you and your family, Thank You for being a Big part of my life too! Love You.