Anne Rose Schmitt, 89, passed away September 10, 2009 in Parker, Colorado. She was born September 1, 1920 to Steven and Mandy Muvar Pappas. Survived by children, George (Pat) Wade, Boise, ID; Margie (Robert) Noakes, Aurora, CO; step-children, Leon, Ronnie and Roxanne Noriega; daughter-in-law, Ann Noriega; grandchildren: Valerie (Jay) Stark; Don (Cyndi) Wade; Shelli (Mike) Murphy; Jason Wright; Sean Noreiga; step-grandchildren, Jimmy (Tracey) Noakes; Robert (Amy) Noakes; Jolene (Jeff) Sparks; great-grandchildren: Kyli, Kara, Hannah and Hali Stark; Eryn and Brandon Wade; Joe and James Murphy; Amanda and Cody Noakes; Bryce Sparks; sister, Mary Hedricks, of Nampa, CA. Preceded in death by long-time companion George Noriega. Ann was a person who loved to have fun and enjoyed her life to the fullest. She befriended many people she came in contact with including the nurses at Shalom Park that took care of her. She loved her family very much and her brother Joe and Mike Pappas who preceded her in death. George her long time companion and her loved to entertain and best of all love to cook and feed everyone. Her companion after George died was her dog Maxwell. Maxwell preceded her in death but that dog was her best friend after George died. Anne loved her children and all of her grandchildren very much. She will be truly missed by everyone she touched. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2009, at 10:00 am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., Aurora, CO 80014. To share memories of Anne or condolences with her family, click on the ""sign guestbook"" tab below