Anna May (Bush) Anger, 99, formerly of Romeo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2019. She was born on Oct. 27, 1919 in Newberry to Sidney and Mary (Gordon) Bush. She married Elgin Anger of Romeo on April 16, 1944.
She met her late husband, Elgin, at a factory in Detroit during World War II while helping with the war effort. She was a Christian and spoke about first coming to know the Lord while living in an orphanage at a young age. She enjoyed her pet birds, painting, reading and listening to Christian music. She also enjoyed traveling, visiting friends, family and spending winters in Arizona with her husband after retiring. She was a hard worker throughout her life. While raising her children, she worked in retail, drove a school bus and cooked at various restaurants. She was known for her many stories of life experiences, humor, wit, kindness and being an excellent cook. She had the “pet” names Goose, Duck and Tree given to her which were enjoyed by both her and those who used the names.
She is survived by two sons, Kevin Anger of Escanaba and Shawn Anger of Stephenson; three daughters, Barbara (Michael) Sesseen of Romeo, Penny (Danny) Ingram of Surprise, Ariz. and Candace (Richard) Peterson-Liberty of Gladstone; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elgin, on July 11, 1988; son, Elgin Anger Jr. at the age of four years old; brother Orval Bush; sister, Doris, one grandson, son-in-law Wesley Peterson and several nieces and nephews along with extended family members.
A celebration of life service was held at the New Life Assembly of God Church in Escanaba on July 27 with the Rev. Robert Derheim officiating.
She was interred in the mausoleum alongside her husband, Elgin, at the Gardens of Rest Cemetery and Mausoleum in Wells.
Arrangements were handled by Anderson-Diehm Funeral Home in Stephenson.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude’s or the charity of your choice.
