Annette Lundie

Annette Forest Lundie, 101, died peacefully at the Dumont Wellness Center, Dumont, Iowa, on January 10, 2016, with family by her side. She has lived at the care center for the past several months, where the staff and other residents became her newest friends. She loved and appreciated them all for their many kindnesses to her. Annette was born near Calumet, Iowa on March 28, 1914, the youngest of five girls born to Mabel and Will Miles. Annette and her sisters - Martha, Ruth, Gertrude, and Beth - spent a lifetime being best friends and sharing a mischievous sense of humor. The family lived in rural Cherokee County until the early 1930's, when they moved to Cherokee. Annette finished high school in town and graduated from Cherokee Junior College. In 1938, Annette married Robert "Bud" Lundie, the love of her life. Shortly after they were married, they moved to Seattle, Washington and fell in love with the city, Mount Rainier, and many life-long friends they made while living there. In 1943, they moved back to Iowa to be closer to family and raise their children, Martha Jean and Bill. They farmed outside of Dumont for 40 years. In 1984, Bud and Annette retired from farming and moved into town. They lived there together until 1991, when Bud died of Parkinson's Disease. Annette continued living in their home for another 24 years, appreciating the home that meant so much to her and Bud. In the community, Annette was a proud band parent, PTA member, and held several positions with the local Methodist church. In her spare time, she had a great interest in feeding and watching birds, enjoyed reading, and doing daily crossword puzzles. She enjoyed taking many photos of family, friends, and her travels. One of her greatest joys was looking at her pictures and sharing stories about them with her family and friends. Annette's main passion was caring for and being with the countless people she loved - her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her sisters and their husbands, and her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She loved visits from relatives and enjoyed hosting an annual family picnic on the farm. Annette became the family historian and the 'glue' that kept the extended family together. The sadness that fills her family's hearts today is a direct result of the many, many years of happiness she gave everyone. She will be remembered for her smile, her kindness, her laughter, and her love. Her gentle heart touched the lives of all who knew her. We will all miss her greatly. Annette was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bud" Clifford Lundie; her parents, Mabel Goldie (Love) and William Louis Miles; a granddaughter, Stephanie Anne Lundie; her sisters, Martha Runnings, Ruth Stock, Gertrude Cuvelier, and Beth Keister. Annette is survived by her daughter Martha Jean Meehan of Waterloo, IA; her son William (Carmen) Lundie of Moline, IL; grandchildren Michael (Trina) Meehan of Northfield, MN, Melissa Portillo of Longmont, CO, and William (Jill) Lundie of Bettendorf, IA; great-grandchildren Jackson Meehan, Edie Meehan, Madison Portillo, Emily Portillo, Lauren Lundie, and Brandon Lundie; beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great nephews. Annette's family thanks two very special friends in Dumont for their love and support. Lori Van Dyke shared many cups of tea and hours of conversations over the years as their friendship and love grew. Annette's family will be forever grateful to Burdette Janssen for the constant care and love he gave to Annette over the past several years. He adopted her as "Gramma," teased her just like the rest of the family, and provided endless help and support.

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Annette Lundie

March 28, 1914 - January 10, 2016