Ann Elizabeth Rich, age 93 of Jordan, passed away on December 15, 2014 at the Garfield County Health Center.
Ann was born on November 28, 1921 in Hamtramck, Michigan to Frances Bahun and Michael Stupera. She was raised in Detroit and graduated from High School in 1939. She went on and received her Bachelors of Science education from Wayne State University in 1964. Later she earned her MBA in accounting from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She was married to Richard Kossayda in January 1942. Ann worked as a bookkeeper from 1942 until 1952 when she went to Washington D.C. and worked for Senator Patrick J. McNamara. She returned to Detroit in 1957 and went back to college. She returned to Washington in 1962 where she taught at Western High School until she went to sea to work for Holland America Cruise Lines in 1968. She conducted a seminar aboard ship until 1973, and then went to El Centro, California where she taught in the SIN program until 1977. She married Clarence “Clancy” Rich in June of 1977. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary since 1977. Ann taught English at Garfield County High School from 1981 until 1982 and worked as Deputy Clerk and Recorder for Garfield County from 1983 to 1984 when she retired.
Ann was preceded in death by her mother and father, her daughter Judy Ann, her brothers Bruno, Stanley and Felix; and her sister Genevieve.
Ann is survived by her husband Clancy; her nephew Neal Stupera; her step children: Sharon Neil, Kathy Kreiner, Shirley Koch, Larry Rich & numerous step grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
A Rosary & Vigil service will be held on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan, MT. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan, MT. Rite of committal will follow in the Pioneer Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
6:00 pm
Sunday December 21, 2014
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Jordan, MT
Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 am
Monday December 22, 2014
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Jordan, MT
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
6:00 pm
Sunday December 21, 2014
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Jordan, MT
Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 am
Monday December 22, 2014
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Jordan, MT
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John & Jenny Frady says
I so sorry for the lost ,may her soul rest in peace
Jenny
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Sending Condolences and Prayers to Clancy and the rest of Ann’s family. May you find comfort in Gods Love .
Allison, Brand, & Arwen says
Grandpa, I know this is such a hard time for you, but you are loved. And I know you and Ann had many years together. But even during this time, you are not alone.
You are in our thoughts. And you are loved by your family, even if from afar.
Tony and Donna Maciorowski says
There was never a time in my life when I didn’t know Anne as “Pinky.” She was a life long friend to my Aunt Penny dating back to the old neighborhood in Detroit. God bless you and you too Clancy!
Sharon Colwell says
“Pinky”. My mentor; my friend. All of my life. I played with her daughter Judy and I was a pall bearer at 10 years old for Judy. I loved my Pinky very much. I was also at the wedding when she and Clancy married. I love you Clancy and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May the soul of Ann rest in peace now and forever.
Lyle Rich says
From the family of Art Rich, we would like to extend our deepest heart felt condolnces to Clancy. Ann will be missed, very much, by all of us.
Wes & Ronda Rogge says
May God watch over you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Alice Murnion says
Our sincere sympathy to you Clancy and all the Rich families. May she rest in peace and your memories help you to cope with your loss.
Matt and Jeana Bliss says
we send our condolences to all the families. So sorry for your loss.
Gail & Buck Newton says
We will miss Ann but she had a wonderful life with many good friends & family to share her good times. We love you and Clancy. Gail xoxo
Gail & Buck Newton says
We will miss Ann but she had a wonderful life with many good friends & family to share her good times. My mother, Ursula, was a true friend since 1956. We love you and Clancy. Gail xoxo
Deborah Grant says
I admired Ann tremendously. We love you Clancy and are thinking of you. Martin and Debbie Grant