Anna Belle Artman

Anna Belle Artman (Calfee-Gibbs) Anna Belle Artman, 89, passed away July 7, 2005 at War Memorial Hospital. Anna Belle as born in Bluefield, West Virginia, attended Bluefield College, married and resided in Detroit, Michigan until retiring to St. Petersburg, Florida. In 1985 she and her husband, Daniel Artman (deceased), relocated to Sault Ste. Marie to be near her daughter and grandchildren. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She will be missed by her friends at the Hi-Rise, Edge of the Woods, Avery Center, and Tendercare. Our Anna... She was vain, but was not false She loved to talk, but did not boast She had regrets, but was not bitter She knew no strangers, only friends She seldom cried, but loved to laugh She loved to exaggerate, but did not lie She was not a writer, but told great storie. She was not an author, but read everyday She could be particular, but was not picky She could not carry a tune, but loved music She was not a movie star, but was glamorous She did not dress fancy, but loved to dress up She had limited mobility, but remained a free spirit She valued her possessions, but was not possessive She lived a very long life, but remained young at heart She could no longer dance, but now dances in heaven She was never a great cook, but always great company She had weaknesses, but possessed great personal strength She could not always attend church, but loved the Lord all her life She was not a "Domestic Goddess", but carried herself like royalty She was our mother, our grandmother, our great grandmother, our friend and her smile lit up our lives. She adored her children, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren, her family, her friends, and the Lord. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Anna is survived by her daughter Sandra (Jim) Hoffman, and son Nicholas Gibbish of Mio, Michigan; her eight grandchildren: Sean Silagy; Jasin Stone; Jodie (Sven) Heikkinen; Megan and Jamie Hoffman,; Nicholas, Andrew and Catherine Gibbish. Seven great grandchildren: Kirsi and Kinzie Heikkinen, Sean Samuel, Jesse, and Justin Silagy, Sierra and Amanda Stone. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 11, at 11:30 am. at Calvary Baptist Church, 1401 Young Street with Pastor David Pearce officiating. Friends may call at 11:00 am. A Luncheon will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be sent to the Calvary Baptist Church Handicapped Accessibility Fund.

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Anna Belle Artman

June 26, 1916 - July 7, 2005