Anna Rose Landsman

Anna Rose Landsman died peacefully in her home in Longmont on November 7, 2021. Anna was 103 years old, having lived a full and happy life. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Harold Landsman, and by her younger brother Albert Oetken of Glens Falls, NY. She is survived by her youngest brother Edward Oetken, of Bothell, WA; three daughters, Dorothy Joeris and husband, David, of Boulder, CO; Leslie Wilke and husband, Tom, of Boulder, CO; and Deborah Hawkins of Oakton, VA. She had three grandchildren, Chris Wilke (wife Karen) of Louisville, CO; Brian Wilke (wife Lisa) of Denver, CO; and Rachel Hawkins of Atlanta, GA. Anna also was blessed with three great grandchildren, twins Lilly and Kaitlyn Wilke of Louisville, CO, and Nelse Wilke of Denver, CO.

Anna was born on June 7, 1918 in Athens, NY, where she attended grade school and high school. She graduated from Athens High School in 1936, and then attended Bellevue School of Nursing, attaining her Registered Nurse (RN) in 1940. She then went on to attain a Bachelor of Science degree from New York University in 1942. She met her husband while working in the maternity ward, where Harold was a resident physician delivering babies. They were married in Norfolk, VA, on August 16, 1942, and moved to North Little Rock, AR, in 1951.

Anna was very active in Trinity Lutheran Church in North Little Rock, AR, where she displayed her musical talents as the church organist for 50 years. Anna was praised by church members for being a rock star of consistency and talent, often playing at two services on Sundays and special services, such as weddings and funerals, throughout the year. She was a member of the Little Rock Musical Coterie for five years. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader, and was very active in the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) while her three daughters were in school. After Anna’s husband passed away in 2002, Anna moved to Longmont, CO, in 2003 to be nearer to her family.

Anna’s positive and caring attitude stood out as a shining light to all those around her. Even in her final years, her smile often lit up entire rooms. She never complained about her physical health, despite suffering various setbacks, including a broken hip and broken femur quite late in her life. She was loved by all who knew her, including her extraordinary team of 24-hour caregivers the last three years of her life. She served as a wonderful example of decency and stoicism for her entire life. She will be greatly missed.