AnnaMarie Maurer Coombs Obituary (1933 - 2009)

AnnaMarie Maurer Coombs, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away quietly with her family near her side on October 3, 2009. Annie was born on October 2, 1933 to Franz Xavier Maurer and Ceilia Hafner in Munich, Germany. She met her tall handsome cowboy, VerNon H. Coombs, while he was stationed in Germany serving in the United States Air Force. She immigrated to the United States and married Vern in Las Vegas on June 30, 1955, they remained inseparable for 46 years. Annie was a devoted wife and mother and spent a lifetime in service to her family. She loved to attend and watch her children’s and grandchildren’s sports activities. She loved art and painting, playing cards, skiing, camping and fishing with family, and especially walking on the ocean beaches of Oregon with Vern. After her children had grown, she spent many happy years selling kitchen wares at Spoons and Spice. While she was born in Germany, the day she became an American Citizen was one of the happiest of her life. All those she came in contact with will miss her smile and kind spirit. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved being a visiting teacher. Her husband Vern preceded her in death on July 13, 2001. She is survived by her children Eric (Wendy) Coombs, Salem, OR; Cecelia (J. Richard) Derrick, Penny (Mark) Rosin; and Randy (Jennifer) Coombs, all of Salt Lake City, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at the Fielding, Utah Cemetery on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.