Anna Starko (Slobojan), 1907-2003

Anna Slobojan was born in the Ukraine on Jan. 19, 1907. She immigrated to Canada in 1926. In 1927 she met and married Peter Starko. They made a home together in Smoky Lake, Alta.

They were blessed with two sons, Steve and Mike. In 1930 they moved to Kathleen which is located south of McLennan. It was there that their daughter Katherine was born. In 1939 they moved to Heart River which is located north of High Prairie. They farmed together as a family until 1960. In 1960 Anna and Peter moved into High Prairie.

In 1965 Anna was predeceased by her husband Peter. She continued to live in High Prairie until 1998 when she was moved to Edmonton and lived with her daughter Katherine.

Anna loved gardening and her garden was the envy of all the neighbours. She also loved sewing and playing cards with her many friends. Anna also loved attending church. She had great faith. She left a lasting impact on all those with whom she touched.

Anna passed away on Oct. 3, 2003 at the age of 96 years. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. We will never forget our Baba.

Left to mourn Anna's death are: her children, son Mike (Nancy) Starko and daughter Katherine Starko; son Steve (Jean) Starko; grandchildren David (Judy) Starko, Rose (Donald) Cox and Peter (Joann) Starko; great-grandchildren Elizabeth Starko, Marie Starko, Joey Starko, Anita Starko, Ashley Cox, Devon Cox, Kelsey Cox, Ben Starko, Mandi Starko, Brandi (Norm) Girard, Kristina Starko and Steven Starko; one great-great-grandchild, Nikita Girard; numerous nieces and nephews; and Sylvia Starko, wife of her deceased grandson Stevie Starko, who passed away in 1989.

Anna will be sadly missed by all who loved her.

The funeral for Anna was held on Oct. 8 at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church at 10 a.m. with Rev. Ivan Nykyforuk and Rev. Gary Sedgwick officiating. The eulogist was Roseanne Ochran. Pallbearers were Peter Starko, David Starko, Steven Starko, Ben Starko, Joe Starko and Devon Cox.

Interment followed at St. Vladimir's Cemetery in High Prairie.