died at her home in north Fort Collins on June 28, 2019. She was 56.
Feeling their loss, those at her bedside described her as classy, impeccable and timeless, devoted to high professional standards and able to lead a crew and serve passengers with charming calm. In recent years she often wore a swath of her pretty hair to the side over a front shoulder, like Disney’s frozen Elsa.
Also feisty, independent, mischievous and a live wire at a party, Annie loved and cared for people of all kinds.
Born in Portland, Oregon, on October 3, 1962, to Roland and Patty Higgins, of Medford, she became an only child after a younger brother died while being born.
After graduating from college in three years with one degree in psychology and another in French, Annie went to work for Eastern Airlines.
Throughout her life she faced challenges with dignity and grace, never complaining. In 2006 her journey took her to Denver, where she met United flight attendant Rick Lundt. A fellow flight attendant played matchmaker. Rick and Annie were married on September 19, 2009. They often flew together, enjoying each other’s company. On vacation cruises she would pull him onto dance floors.
Annie followed the news closely, played the stock market and read romance novels.
To her, flying was more than a career. It was a life. She embraced it, and it energized her. She was never late for work. She loved everything about being in the air, said flight attendants who held her hands toward the end, recalling along with Rick that Annie’s captivating voice and enthusiasm could lead passengers to pay attention even during pre-flight explanations of safety matters.
Following a two-year struggle with lung cancer, Annie passed in peace, resting in Jesus, assured of her destination.
Annie’s parents preceded her in death. She is survived by Rick and other relatives whose lives were touched deeply by hers.
A private service will be held for Annie. A Celebration of Life will be held by her friends at United and will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Pathways Hospice in Fort Collins.
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