Hard working, skilled, strong (yet compassionate), highly regarded in a line of work which was "strictly masculine"; a wonderful hus- band; a fine father. But, transformed to Annette, she was feminine perfection: lovely, graceful, soft spoken, delightful in every way.

Never one to swish, to exaggerate or to otherwise artificially draw attention to herself, all eyes nonetheless followed her every step be- cause she carried herself gracefully and because she was strikingly beautiful.

Annette always found fun in TVism as it should be. It was serious business to her to expertly prepare herself; still, once dressed and made up, the laughter flowed. She was able to laugh at herself but never at others. She always brought happiness and love to any gathering, be it large or small.

These then are rare qualities: the perfect blend, and the gift of joy and laughter for herself and those about her.

Her physical presence will be missed dearly. But those of us who had the great fortune of knowing Annette (and Shel) have been touched by her in manner that allows her to be ever present.

The "Fairest of Them All" is gone . . . and yet, really, she is here.

MY FRIEND ANNETTE

by Maureen 6-J-1 FPE

Annette (12-F-1 FPE) died today, February 9, 1971, at the age of 35, of a sudden heart attack. Marilyn phoned me tonight from Seattle with the tragic news. I sat there at the phone a long time, numb and empty. My chest hurt with the weight of it but I couldn't cry.

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