Anderson Funeral Home
Homeserving families for over 70 years
312 South Stone St.
Augusta, WI 54722
715-286-2222
Ann Deaton
The last stitch has been sewn, the last flower watered and the last pan of homemade bread baked. Ann Thelma Deaton passed away on Sat., Jan. 13, 2018 at the Augusta Health and Rehabilitation, Augusta, WI.
Born on July 11, 1936 to Eda (Johnson) and Wilbur Sowers, she was baptized and confirmed at Grace Evangelical Church in Story City, IA. While attending Story City High School, she was active in FHA and played girls’ basketball and graduated in 1954. Through 4-H, Ann discovered many of her lifelong passions such as sewing, gardening and making bread.Ann met Richard L. Deaton at the Boone County Fair. They were married on June, 19, 1955. While Dick was stationed overseas with the U.S. Army, Ann worked in a factory which produced stuffed animals. After Dick completed his time in the service, they farmed on Ann's grandparent's farm until they moved to Ludington Township in Eau Claire County in 1961. They owned and operated Dixanal Farm. In addition to being involved on the farm, Ann raised vegetables, fruits and flowers, froze and canned food,sewed for her family and others as well as refinished furniture and woodwork. She was involved in the Ludington Homemaker's group, sang in the Augusta United Methodist Church choir, served on various church committees, was a 4-H leader and enjoyed square dancing.In 1988, Ann and Dick moved to Augusta. For about 25 years, Ann was employed as a home health care worker. Ann attended many of her family's events, especially athletic events and 4-H fairs. She remainedactive in her church and the United Methodist Women, Homemakers and the Augusta FFA Alumni. She often made bread, participated in swimming classes at the high school and made cards at the Augusta Senior Center.
Ann is survived by her children: Alan (Kim Schwartz), Ellsworth, WI; Denise (Scott), Tolzman Dodgeville WI; Dianne (Rick) Vielhuber, Poynette, WI; and Debbie (Keith) Kitchen, Augusta, WI; grandchildren: Jenny (Ben) Stone, Eric Deaton, Ben (Jackie) Deaton, Carissa (Jesse Backhaus) Tolzman, Zachariah Tolzman and Kevin Kitchen; great- grandchildren: Gabe Stone, Waylon Deaton, Dane & Snow Deaton. She is also survived by her sister, Beverly Anderson and brother-in-law, Tom Deaton. She was proceeded in death by her husband, her parents and in-laws, brother Paul Sowers, brother-in-laws Gerald Deaton and Morris Anderson, sister-in-law Mary Deaton and niece Elizabeth Anderson.
A celebration of life will be held on Mon., Jan. 22 at the Augusta United Methodist Church with Pastor Jen Barnet officiating.
Visitation will be from 10 AM - 12 PM with a service at 12 PM.
A specials thanks to those who have been involved in providing care to Ann the last number of years. As a memorial, the family encourages you to reach out in kindness to someone or play a game of UNO in memory in her.
Online condolences can be left at www.andersonfhaugusta.com
