On August 19, 2002, Annie Rubletz passed away at her residence in Carberry, while in her 85th year. Born on November 2, 1917 in Donwell, Saskatchewan, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Alexandra Lychuk. Annie lost her mother at a young age and was raised near Donwell, SK, by her grandfather until the age of 12 years. She then went to live with her father and step-mother, Lena, in the Glen Elder district. She worked in the field with horses and loved the outdoors. In 1938, she met Steve while he was working with a threshing crew. They married and shared a full life together. She helped raise a step-son, Andrew. A son, Norman, was born to them in September 1940. However, early in 1941, this little boy was lost in death. This raised questions in Annie's mind as to why one so young would die, as well as questions regarding the meaning of life. Having been raised a Catholic, she asked such questions of her priest, but did not receive satisfying answers. Jehovah's Witnesses had been calling in the area so she asked these questions of them. It was a joy and comfort for her to learn what the Bible had to say concerning these things. This resulted in her becoming a student of the Bible and telling others what she had learned. She dedicated her life to Jehovah on July 17, 1943 and continued in the public ministry until ill health made it impossible to continue. She did however, talk to her health care workers as long as she had the ability to speak. In 1948, she moved with her husband to a farm in the Thunderhill district, near Benito, where they farmed until her husband passed away in May 1984. She remained on the farm until November 1985, when she moved to Winnipeg to live with her daughter, Gladys. In January 1987, she took up residence in Sokol Manor in Brandon and in 1993, moved to Carberry to be with her daughter Lucy and son-in-law, Eldon. She remained there until her death. Annie is survived by: her two daughters, Lucy Hamilton of Carberry, Gladys Ryerson of Winnipeg. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Tammy (Tim) Headworth, Norman Hamilton, Tony Rubletz, Jake Rubletz, Raylene (Cameron) Barnes, Samantha and Sandra Hamilton as well as three great grandchildren, Tyler, Tiara and Torianna Headworth. There are two brothers, Peter (Eileen) and Stanley (Mary) Lychuk, both of the Harlington district and four sisters; Josephine Bossey of Canora, SK, Rose Filipovich of Swan River, Stephanie (William) Macooh of Benito and Lavina Lychuk of Calgary, AB. A sister-in-law, Adeline Lychuk of the Harlington district also survives. There are many nieces and nephews. Annie was predeceased by: her parents, Walter and Alexander Lychuk; step-mother, Lena; husband Steve and two sons, Norman and Andrew as well as two brothers, Paul and John Lychuk. Her family is very thankful for the legacy of Bible truth that she has left for them. It gave Annie great joy to see her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren progress in the way of the truth. A memorial service was conducted by Mr. Clarence Cooper in the Carberry Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 2;00 pm. A graveside and interment service was held at the Birchwood Cemetery, Swan River, Manitoba on Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 3:00 pm. conducted by Mr. Tony Hartog. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel and Pre-Planning Centre of Brandon and Paull Funeral Home of Swan River.