Anna Lynn Brueggeman Turney

Anna Lynn Brueggeman Turney

Anna L. Brueggeman Turney, 71, of Deer Park, Washington (formally of Palmer/Wasilla/Big Lake, Alaska passed away on May 26, 2020 at Avalon Care Center in Spokane. She was born in Polson, Montana on June 2, 1948.

Anna worked at the Palmer postal office for a number of years during the 80’s and 90’s.

Anna truly loved fishing and camping in Alaska, especially at Montana Creek and the Deshka. She loved her roasted hotdogs, catching salmon and wrapping it up in foil with onions and lemon cooking it over an open fire.

Anna was a member of the Traditional Roman Catholic Church and had strong religious and political beliefs. Anna was a kind soul and was always willing to help others. She was also a strong willed person regarding her beliefs. She was a wonderful cook and loved to garden, especially growing raspberries and blackberries. Anna will always be loved and remembered for her strong faith in God, her unwavering American patriotism, and her special love for her daughter and grandchildren.

Anna is preceded in death by her parents Melanie Martin and Arthur Brueggeman, and brothers Dan, Leo, and Paul Brueggeman.

Anna is survived by her daughter Michelle Burland and grandchildren Nelson Burland and Aiden Renner, of Deer Park, WA, brothers Mike (Jackie) Brueggeman of Florence, AZ, Duaine (Wendy) Collins of Polson, MT, Mike (Linda) Martin of Colonial Heights, VA, Art Brueggeman of Pablo, MT, and sisters Melanie Buckless of Polson, MT, Margaret Arneson of Polson, MT, Donna (Jackie) Collins of Deer Park, WA, Jule Kenmille of Elmo, MT and Mary Goudette of Missoula, MT.

Funeral services were held at Mount St Michael Traditional Roman Catholic Church in Spokane, Washington on June 3, 2020.