Annie Jean Long

April 5, 1923 – November 10, 2017

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our mom, Annie, on the morning of Friday, November 10, 2017 at the age of 94 years. She was born in Saanich, BC, the third eldest of 12 siblings. From the age of one till age nine, she was raised by her paternal grandmother in New Brigden, AB, Calgary, AB and Field, BC, before returning to her parents’ home in Victoria, BC. Married in 1939, she returned to Alberta with husband Hong who owned a general store in the Hamlet of Enchant. There she work with Hong and raised their 5 children. In 1967, the business was sold and they moved to Calgary. In 1971, Annie started working for Heritage Park in the General Store, which she managed for 5 years. She then transferred to working for the banquet rooms at the Wainwright Hotel. Annie was nominated several times for the "White Hatter Awards", for exemplary service in the tourist industry, and was honored with the award in 1989 and 1995. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Rose Der; husband Hong; as well as 1 sister and 2 brothers. Annie is survived by her children, Valerie, Linda, Barbara, Grant (Katie) and Vincent; step-son Stanley (Gwen); granddaughters Melissa (Scott) and Jeanette (Stan); 5 great-grandchildren; 7 sisters; 1 brother; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 – 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery), on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., with interment to follow at Queen’s Park Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.