Annie Lockwood Obituary

Aunt Anne was an amazing person and always made time to talk to me and make sure things were ok with me when she would come visit grandpa Henry in Cochise. I remember her giving me a ginormous hug and a big kiss, leaving her glamorous red lipstick on my cheek every time I saw her. No words descibes her better than absolutely marvelous.

Ann was one of my dearest and best friends. We met in the late 1960s when she was a beautician fixing my hair. After talking for a while we decided to get together for dinner with family. When introducing our husbands, we realized they knew each other from their younger days. Ann and I loved cooking, baking and family gatherings. As young moms we supported each other and loved to go skiing and take shopping trips to Denver. We also enjoyed cookouts, jeeping and family picnics. We loved watching our children play, fish and talk by a campfire. Even though we were apart in distance for many years, we had many visits and knew we could count on each other if needed. It is great to know that our children have remained friends as adults. We are truly blessed. Ann was a beautiful lady – always caring, kind, helpful and a true friend who had a heart full of gifts. It is with a heavy heart and eyes full of tears that my husband and I say goodbye. Jan and Ed Mulhall

Some of my earliest childhood memories include Ann (Mrs. Lockwood to me). Between our two families there were four boys and and me (the only girl and one of the “little ones” to top it off). Ann was loving and compassionate; she always took time to understand me. My parents and the Lockwoods have an amazing decades-long friendship. Whenever I hear Marty Robbins or Johnny Cash I think of the Lockwoods with fondness. We had some epic jeeping adventures in the Orange Blossom Special and the Blue Goose. Ann and my mom were great at planning picnics for a day in the high country as our families explored the mountains. Ann taught my mom how to make “homemades” and authentic tomato sauce. I recall our moms in the kitchen at 1729 with pasta drying all over the place! With all of these events, the details aren't as important as the fact that Mrs. Lockwood was there and how important she was to me. I am fortunate to have known Ann and to have had her influence on my life.

My grandma was an incredible woman whom I modeled myself after in many ways. Losing her has been horrible, but I am so thankful for every moment we had together. I will continue to honor her memory and emulate her steady, kind, beautiful spirit.

First met Ann back in 75 or 76 when in High School with Carm and Don. She was always so welcoming and we had many Italian feasts at the Lockwood home on 27th Way. When first married and moved to Cochise County Ann made sure we got hooked up with Bud & Tess out at the Cochise Pistachio Orchard. Decades of good memories of a great mother, wife and friend. God bless Ann and all the family at this difficult time. Howie & Cathy.

I entered Annie and Don's lives at a difficult time for them and their sons. Yet Annie was immediately welcoming, exuding a warmth that drew me to her closely in a very short period of time. I witnessed the incredible impact she had on everyone she touched as I moved about in her world. Worried, loving inquiries as to her status, notes passed to me to pass on to Annie conveying loving care, endearing loyalty and adoration towards Annie from Don and her children. It was easy to love Annie and so very hard to see her go.

How did I know Annie? Annie’s son Gavin is married to my daughter Karen. I didn’t see Annie often but when I did it was always a pleasure. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word to offer. I will always remember how Annie, my wife Barbara and I spent two days in the hospital waiting for the birth of our granddaughters Bailey and Makenna. I also remember attending two of Annie’s family reunions (Nilsen) down at her brother Vic’s pistachio farm in Cochise Arizona. Many fun times. I will miss her.

I saw Ann through the union of our families, a communion in which mere friendship is a line that has always been hard to see. She was a sort of second mother, a woman always loving yet strict in her guidance, and I grew up the better for it. I count myself blessed to have known her and will keep her close to heart for the remainder of my days. We pray for your peaceful acceptance of this difficult loss.

I am so sorry for your family's loss. Annie was a wonderful person. Even though I hadn't seen her in some time all my memories of her are happy family times. I know what a wonderful mother and grandmother she was and my heart aches for your family. Kristine Younger Our love, thoughts and prayers to the Lockwood Family from the Younger Family -Kristine, Rick, Madison, Ethan & Zack.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss of Annie. We hope that the scripture in Romans 15 verse 13 will be comforting to you at this time. May the peace of God continue to be with you as he provides Solace during your time of grief. Sincerely Bob and Jeanne from Orlando Florida

Don and the boys, what a Huge loss. Elise and I think of your family often. Ann was such a beauty inside and out...her great smile always made us feel so welcome!. We will never forget Ann or your family. Don, when things settle down please call me so we can talk for a minute. Our home is always open to you and the family. Ed Swanberg and Aabby also send their condolences. Frank and Elsie Pomponio & family

Your beautiful wife, mother and friend will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to her family.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Aunt Ann. Our prayers and thoughts go out to Uncle Don and all of the family. May God bless all of you and comfort you in this time of your loss. John and Pamela Babish

My Dad Victor loved Annie so much. I have his old letters home from when he was in the service. He sent greetings and gifts to her in each letter. I am honored to have been given her name as my middle name. Annie was a light in the room wherever she was. Her devotion to her family was her true joy. She is missed.

Our deepest condolences. The loss of this incredibly beautiful woman will leave a gaping hole in our lives and the lives of so many others who knew her. A true lady.

Annie was my father's favorite sibling, and my cherished aunt. She always welcomed us into her home and made us feel very welcome. She made a beautiful home and raised wonderful children. She will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Sleep well, Annie. Linda and Doug Cohn

My grandma, Annie Lockwood, was and always will be one of the kindest and most graceful people to walk this earth. I will always be grateful for the lessons she taught me, the love she gave me, and the time we spent together. You have shaped who I am today, and you will live on in my heart forever.

I am so thankful to have gotten a chance to meet you. Even though we only met once, you are dear to Bailey's heart and are therefore dear to mine. Deepest condolences from the entire Wallace family.

Annie Lockwood was a thoughtful, beautiful, and loving woman. She took me into her family 27 years ago with open arms and always treated me like her own daughter. Annie, my mother-in-law, made this world a much better place and I will miss her forever.

Aunt Anne was a loving and caring woman. The light of many lives.

To Annie's family, Please accept my sympathy at the passing of your mom. I "met" her over the phone as I worked for CTMIC in Utica, NY, and I spoke to her or MaryAnn daily for years. We had also become Facebook friends when I retired, and I enjoyed all her postings and responds to mine. She was a lovely, charming lady. I am going to miss my FB friend. May you find peace in knowing that your mom reached so many people in her career life and always left us with a smile. May God give her eternal peace.

May God hold you in His ❤️. We are holding you and your family in our prayers.