Catherine Anne Pype
June 23, 1943 – July 31, 2022
Anne was born in Pembroke, Ontario to Rhona and HubertNeumann. She attended school in Timmins, Matachewan and Kirkland Lake, Ontario. She earned degrees at the University of Waterloo (Math) and UBC (Social Work).
Anne married David in Waterloo, then moved to Vancouver, B.C. After the birth of Janice, she worked for the GF Strong Clinic (Cerebral Palsy). Following David’s ordination, Anne was a stay-at-home mother of 5for 15 years. She was active in church and community, living in Beaverlodge, Trochu and Barrhead, Alberta. During this time, she worked tirelessly to establish a workshop for the mentally handicapped, which overtime evolved to become Blue Heron Support Services, in Barrhead.
Anne returned to work as a social worker, mostly in Child Welfare for 2 decades. The last 8 years as the Child Welfare Consultant for the North West Region, commuting to Grande Prairie from Barrhead weekly. Anne leaves to celebrate her life; husband David, children, Janice, Paul, Sarah (Zandra), Philip (Cheryl), grandchildren Nicole(Garon) and Grady. Sister Judy(Gary), sister-in-laws Margaret-Ann, Mary and Margaret, nieces, nephews, and friends. Predeceased by her son Martin, Parents, siblings Mary & Danny, and brothers-in-law George & Gordon.
Funeral will be August 25 @ 11:00 am at Seniors Drop-in Center followed by an informal reception. Donations in lieu of flowers (allergies) made to Blue Heron Support Services; 780-674-4944. 5123 - 50 Ave Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1A2
