Anna Katherina (Fritz) Maurer

Anna was predeceased by her parents, Bernard and Philomena “Minnie” Fritz; husband, Ernest Maurer; brother, Paul Fritz; brother-in-law, Leo Dayne and nephew, David Fritz.

Anna is survived by her daughter, Rita Clelland of Calgary, AB; daughter, Judy Forseth of Calgary, AB and daughter, Lois Lizuck of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Zoe Clelland of Seattle, WA; Jody Forseth (Codie) of Calgary, AB; Abbey Forseth (Glen) of Weyburn, SK; Boyd Forseth (Rhonda) of Weyburn, SK; Kris Joseph of Toronto, ON; Kelly (Kim) Saretsky of Humboldt, SK and Jesse Lizuck of Saskatoon, SK; sister, Jean Dayne of Hodgeville, SK and her children: Lori, Terry, Heather and Sterling; Paul’s son, John as well as 17 great-grandchildren and many special lifelong friends.

Anna was born on October 24,1929 on a farm south of Hodgeville, SK. She attended Norfolk School until 1938 when the family moved into Hodgeville. She graduated high school there, played baseball, basketball and sang with St. Joseph’s Choir. After high school, she moved to Regina to find work. Following several jobs in Regina, she moved to Brantford, ON with her brother Paul. Anna was employed with Bell Telephone and it was in Brantford that she met her husband Ernest Maurer. They were married at St. Basil’s Cathedral in Brantford in 1952. They later moved back to Hodgeville to join the family farm. Over the next few years, they welcomed their three daughters: Rita, Judy and Lois. In 1955, they moved to the Weyburn district and then into Weyburn in 1964. After the children started school, Anna rejoined the workforce. She held jobs at the Saskatchewan Hospital, Andrews & Wilder and then for Government Services. In 1981, she was promoted to the District Manager Supply & Services. She was the first female to achieve this type of position. In 1983, Anna was again promoted within the Government and was transferred to Regina. While holding this position, she continued to upgrade her education taking University and Community College classes. Her hard work and dedication afforded her final promotion with the Government. In 1986, she was offered and accepted early retirement. Being in excellent health and finding retirement boring, Anna continued to work at part time jobs. She attended various classes for fun and self improvement where she enjoyed various hobbies such as pottery, home decorating, collecting antiques, basic carpentry, sewing and car maintenance. She also spent her time volunteering at the Blood Donor Clinics, Sask Arts Council; Regina Rec Centre, Condo Association (president), Neighborhood Watch Block Captain and school lunch programs. She especially enjoyed music, gardening, swimming (until the age of 90 when COVID hit) and regular lunch visits with her friends.

Anna lived in Regina until the age of 92 where she moved to Calgary, AB to be closer to her family. She was truly the heart of her family and she will leave a void that cannot be filled. We will take comfort in remembering all of the happy memories we shared. She will be remembered forever in our hearts. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff at Mackenzie Towne Retirement Home for the wonderful care she received over the last year and a half.

A Celebration of Anna’s Life was held on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, Saskatchewan with Father Valentine Amobi officiating. For those unable to attend in person, the service may be viewed by logging in to the Fletcher Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services Facebook Page. Interment took place at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Lunch followed at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 47, Weyburn, Saskatchewan.

In lieu of flowers, for family and friends so wishing, donations in memory of Anna may be made to the donor’s charity of choice.