Ann Malir

Ann W. Malir, 95, of Wenatchee, WA, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Savior on May 19, 2023, following a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Ann was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She was a gracious and joyful woman of God which radiated to all who met her. Ann was born on November 28, 1927 in Saint Louis, MO, to Mary Elizabeth Edwards Whittemore and R.B. Whittemore lll. At age 16, Ann had a life changing experience at Bible Camp and received the Lord Jesus as her personal Savior. Ann graduated from John Burroughs School of Saint Louis MO and went on to receive a bachelors degree from Washington University Saint Louis MO. She was a Wife, Mother, Farmer, and Home Host Extraordinaire. In 1950, Ann, her Father and Grandmother moved to Long Island VA where they bought a farm they called Whittemore Farm. They raised Suffolk sheep, Black Angus cattle, Shetland ponies, Turkeys, Chickens, Guineafowl and Peacocks. One peacock in particular, Slinky, was a Farm favorite, showing off for the guests who usually went home with a feather or two as a souvenir. Ann helped her Father around the Farm, mending fences, learning animal husbandry and veterinary skills. They attended a nearby church and provided hospitality on the weekends. On one such occasion in 1958, Ann met Fred Malir, a visiting missionary from Uruguay. They quickly fell in love and two years later he moved to the U.S.A. and they were married December 31st 1960. They had one child, Amy born in 1962. In 1969 they moved to Los Angeles, CA. Also living in Anaheim, CA, Moore, OK and Littleton CO before returning to Whittemore Farm in 1981 when her Father was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. After her Father passed away in 1983 Ann provided hospitality for many of Fred's acquaintances he met while traveling the globe preaching the gospel. They had wonderful fellowship with many of their neighbors and friends from all walks of life, while at the Farm. In 2011 their daughter Amy and her husband Steve helped move them to Wenatchee to be closer to Family and healthcare. Ann enjoyed being close to family and getting to see her granddaughters and great-grandchildren as well as discovering all the beauty of the Wenatchee Valley. Ann worshipped with a home group fellowship in the Wenatchee Valley for 11 years. She hosted a weekly ladies bible study and was part of several prayer groups via zoom. She enjoyed her Family, meeting new people, flowers, birdwatching and all of God's wonderful creations. Ann is survived by her daughter Amy M Wilfong (Steve), granddaughters Ashley (Joel) Hewitt and (Tori) Victoria (Chad) Stutzman and great-grandchildren, Henry W Hewitt, Leela M Hewitt, Hailey L Hewitt, Blake L Stutzman, and Tinley R Stutzman, all of Wenatchee, WA. Ann was preceded in death by her loving husband Fred Malir. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the following organizations: * https://www.hope-builders.org/contribute/ select Gift Designation Cuba: Where Needed most * https://lancelambert.org/ Ministries ~ Israel * Or whatever cause God lays on your heart (That is what Ann would do!) ~Mom's Favorite colors were Pink & Blue. We thought it might be fun if everyone attending wore either pink or blue.~

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Ann Malir

November 28, 1927 - May 19, 2023